Agroforestry Extension Resources

Resources A080-089

A088 Agroforestry Tree Seeds for Farmers

A toolkit and references

Under preparation. World Agroforestry Centre.

This will be a very comprehensive resource aimed at improving agroforestry tree seed supply to farmers. Of particular interest is the promotion of private nurseries run by farmers

• Information on status from r.kindt@cgiar.org

CONTENTS:

1. Session I. Strategies for scaling-up seed production
1.1. Seed production and distribution strategies
1.2. Research
1.3. Extension
1.4  Training
1.5. Information sources
1.6. Species selection

2. Session II. Technical guidelines in seed production
2.1. Sourcing seed
2.2. Seed collection
2.3. Seed processing
2.4. Seed storage
2.5. Dormancy and pre-sowing treatments
2.6. Seed quality, physiological and genetic
2.7. Seed distribution
2.8. Seed documentation

3. Session III. The private sector and seed production
3.1. Business approach
3.2. Seed and seedling marketing
3.3. Tree nurseries as an enterprise
3.4. Seedling quality
3.5. Tree nursery operators as extension agents