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ZIMBABWE SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION
Alliance for the Seed Industry in East and Southern Africa (ASIESA)
PRIORITY SETTING WORKSHOP
January 26 - 27, 2012, Brontë Garden Hotel, Harare
TECHNICAL REPORT
Facilitation and Documentation
Nyasha PS Zhou CA (Z) MBL (UNISA)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title page……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. i Table of contents………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ii Acronyms……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. iii Executive Summary……………………………………………………………………………………………………. iv
CHAPTERS
1. Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………………….…...…1
2. Workshop Objectives ……………………………………………………………………………………..….1
3. Workshop Processes ………………………………………………………………………………….….…..2
4. Seed Production and Sales Trends ..……………………………………………………………………4
5. Strategic Priorities ………………………………………………………………………..............................7
5.1 The Top Five Opportunities…………………………………………………………………………… 7
5.2 The Top Five Challenges………………………………………………………………………………… 7
6. Strategic Actions to Improve Performance (Opportunities) ……….....................................8
7. Strategic Actions to Improve Performance (Challenges) …………………………….. .….…10
8. Priority Analysis and Ranking ……………………………………………………...............................12
8.1 Opportunities - Full list ranked…………………………………………………………………..…12
8.2 Challenges – Full list ranked…..…………………………………………………………………..…13
9. Value Chain Analysis ……………………………………………………………………............................15
10. Industry Attractiveness ………………………………………………………………………………..….16
Appendices
Appendix A: Participants Profile ………………………………………………………….….…… 17
Appendix B: Expectations…………………………………………………………………………..… 19
Appendix C: Vivid Description of a Future Zimbabwe Seed Sector……………….…..20
Appendix D: My Personal Goal for The Seed Sector………………………………………...21
ACRONYMS
ACTESA - Alliance for Commodity Trade in Eastern & Southern Africa
AFSTA - African Seed Trade Association
AG’s OFFICE - Attorney General’s Office
AGRITEX - Agricultural Extension Services
AMA - Agricultural Marketing Authority
ARDA - Agricultural and Rural Development Association
ASIESA - Alliance for the Seed Industry in East & Southern Africa
CIMMYT - Internal Maize and Wheat Improvement Center
COMESA - Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa
DR&SS - Department of Research and Specialist Services
ESA - East and Southern Africa
EU - European Union
FANRPAN - Food, Agriculture & Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network
FDI - Foreign Direct Investment
GMO - Genetically Modified Organism
GOVT. - Government of Zimbabwe
ICRISAT - International Crops Research Institute for the Semi – Arid Tropics
MOU - Memorandum of Understanding
NGO’s - Non-Governmental Organization
PPP - Public Private Partnership
USAID - United States Agency for International Development
ZCFU - Zimbabwe Commercial Farmers’ Union
ZFU - Zimbabwe Farmers’ Union
ZSTA - Zimbabwe Seed Trader Association
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The priority setting workshop in Zimbabwe was organized by the Zimbabwe Seed Trade
Association (ZSTA) under the Alliance for the Seed Industry in East and Southern Africa
(ASIESA) to promote the Seed Cluster dialogue on how to create a viable and competitive Seed
Industry in Zimbabwe on a sustainable basis.
Workshop Theme
Hence the workshop theme of:
“The challenges, opportunities and priority actions for improving the performance
of the Seed Industry in Zimbabwe”
This was premised on the background of food shortages, very poor yield, low farmer
incomes and policy misalignment and/or absence of defined policy frame works in Sub-
Saharan Africa.
Attendees
ZSTA organized the workshop for its members and other seed industry stakeholders to
explore and build consensus on how to take the industry forward. The workshop, which
was facilitated by Mr. Nyasha PS Zhou was attended by about 50 participants from
across the sector and related subsectors.
Workshop Output
It is pleasing to record that the objectives, challenges, constraints, problems and
opportunities were clearly debated and articulated. Practical strategic priority areas
were identified and ranked by degree of impact. Thereafter, clear objectives, initiatives
and action plans were formulated by mixed and multi-skilled working groups with some
time frames and assigned responsibilities for implementation.
Finally the workshop agreed on the following as the key priority actions for Zimbabwe:
Multi-Skilled Groups
The Opportunities The Challenges
1. Creation of viable output markets, 1. No sustainable funding for Agriculture,
2. Seed exports, 2. Low productivity – low yield per hectare,
3. Provision for farmer training, 3. Poor extension services,
4. Harmonization of Seed laws, 4. High and competitive cost,
5. Adoption of New Technology. 5. Limited technology.
Specific Value Chain Teams
The sector analysis was also done in focused specific value chain teams, the results of
which are summarized in Chapter 8.
Application of Workshop Output
The output will then form the Agenda for Action for the whole Seed Industry to achieve
performance improvement for all stakeholders.
Conclusion
From the deliberations, it was very clear that the revitalization of the Seed Sector is
critical for all the stakeholders. Participants emphasized the need to work together to
enhance the performance of the Seed Industry and noted that this workshop was the
beginning of the journey.
Based on the participation, level of debate, the resultant outcomes and the individual
expectations and evaluation, the workshop was a great success.
Thanks to all the players involved in the organization and trust that the results will be
put to good use at both Industry and individual organization levels.
1. INTRODUCTION The priority setting workshop for Zimbabwe, held from 26 – 27 January 2012 at Brontë Hotel was
the last in a series of ASIESA Priority Setting Workshops; after seven previous workshops
successfully held in Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Madagascar, Ethiopia, Malawi and Zambia.
This workshop organized by ZSTA (Zimbabwe Seed Trade Association) and motivated by ASIESA
attracted about 50 participants from a cross section of Seed Industry Stake Holders. These included
± 13 Seed Houses, Agro-input Suppliers, Seed Distributors, Ministry of Agriculture, Mechanization
and Irrigation Development, Regulators, Policy Makers, NGOs, Research Institutes, Farmers’
Associations, ZSTA Secretariat, AFSTA Secretariat and Academics among others.
The workshop was facilitated by an independent professional Mr. Nyasha PS Zhou, who is an expert
in Strategy Formulation and Development. The structure and format of the workshop was
participatory to ensure that the final output would be owned by attendees as their product for the
Seed Sector in Zimbabwe.
2. WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES The workshop objectives included the following:
To review the status of Seed Industry in Zimbabwe,
To holistically Identify the Challenges, Constraints and Problems facing the effective
supply of quality seeds to the farmers in Zimbabwe and beyond,
To identify the opportunities to maximize the growth and performance of the seed sector in
Zimbabwe,
To collectively discuss, explore and develop strategies to address the
challenges/constraints/problems of the seed industry and improve the performance of the
sector,
To agree on industry wide priority actions for improving the performance of the Seed
Industry,
Finally to use the AFSTA facilitated workshop to formally re-group as sector players,
engage and develop a roadmap for effective Seed Sector/Cluster Development
Strategy.
NB: The above objectives guided the workshop process and evaluation of the
output.
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3. WORKSHOP PROCESSES In his opening remarks, the Minister of Agriculture, Mechanization and Irrigation Development,
Dr. Joseph Made, expressed appreciation on the improvements on seed production and
distribution that the country has experienced over the last two farming seasons. He
emphasized the high priority that government places on food security and as such the Seed
Industry would be required to play a critical role in enabling farmers to increase productivity.
Honorable Joseph Made, Minister of Agriculture, Mechanization and Irrigation Development,
making his remarks at the official opening of the workshop.
An overview of ASIESA by Ruth Ssebuliba, Seed Business Development officer, AFSTA.
The presentation focused on describing what ASIESA is, objectives of ASIESA,
timeframe, implementation process and assumptions for success. Below are the
highlights of the presentation:
o ASIESA is a Public Private Partnership initiated by AFSTA in partnership with
COMESA/ACTESA, to develop viable, sustainable and competitive seed enterprises
in ESA.
o It is targeted for eight countries namely Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi,
Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. However, sensitization activities will be
carried out in another 10 countries.
o It is aimed at strengthening seed industry role & influence, enhancing company
competitiveness, facilitating trade and creating seed demand.
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o It is a Five-Year project with a preparatory phase of one year (November 2010 to
October 2011).
o AFSTA will provide a network of service providers to facilitate the implementation
on a country by country and case by case basis.
o For success, all stakeholders should show full commitment and play their
respective roles diligently.
Presentations on the Seed Sector in Zimbabwe by three experts on the following topics:
o Status of the Seed Sector in Zimbabwe (Denias Zaranyika – Vice Chair of ZSTA),
o Trends in the Seed Industry in the Region and Globally (Calvin Fambisayi –
Private
Consultant Edge Growth),
o The evolution of the Seed Sector in Zimbabwe (Dr. John MacRobert – Seed
Systems
Specialist – CIMMYT).
Breakout work sections in five multi sectoral groups to discuss the presentations
and extract the key Challenges and Opportunities facing the Sector for presentation in
plenary.
A consolidation of the key challenges and opportunities from the various groups,
The key issues were then ranked in order of degree of impact by the participants as
Individuals,
Then the workshop went into break-out session into specialist areas along the value
chain to evaluate both challenges and opportunities as they impact on the various
components of the seed value chain namely;
o Research,
o Production,
o Processing,
o Distribution/Marketing,
o Regulatory framework,
o Farmers/Associations.
A consolidation of ranked challenges and opportunities,
Prioritization of challenges and opportunities from the multi-sectoral and
specialist value chain teams,
Drawing action plans to address the challenges and opportunities, using the following
guidelines;
o Specific initiatives to maximize on the opportunities or to address the
challenges.
o Objectives as the areas of focus for each opportunity or challenge.
o Key players to take up the leading role in implementing the initiative.
o Time frame for implementing the initiative.
A final report back to plenary for discussion and agreement on the key issues for the
attention of the Seed Sector in Zimbabwe.
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4. SEED PRODUCTION AND SALES TRENDS Production and Seed Sales Trends
YEARS 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Maize Seed
Product (metric tons.) 41,000 39,000 39,000 19,000 27,000 19,000 27,000 22,000 11,000 22,250 54,763 51,752 27,176
Imports 20,000 12,000 18,000 9,000 12,000 10,000 17,000 3,000
Carry Over 12,000 18,000 17,000 17,000 16,000 17,000 18,000 19,000 - - 32,763 36,406
Total 41,000 51,000 57,000 56,000 56,000 53,000 53,000 52,000 40,000 39,250 57,763 84,515 63,582
Sales 29,000 33,000 40,000 39,000 40,000 36,000 35,000 33,000 40,000 39,250 25,000 48,109
Variance 12,000 18,000 17,000 17,000 16,000 17,000 18,000 19,000 - - 32,763 36,406
Wheat Sales 6,200 5,500 3000* 3,500 3,400
Soya Sales 7,100 4,100 4300* 4,600 4,700
(Source: Presentation by Denias Zaranyika) * Limited statistics in these products. Need for information centre to independently collate the data.
COMMENTARY
The 13 year trends above attempt to highlight fundamental performance indicators that have a bearing on the state of the National Seed
Sector:
a) Yield per hectare continues to be very poor, thus negatively affecting maize farmer viability. If farmers do not make money, they
would cease to buy seed,
b) Volume performance of products and sales show up and down swings as a result of many factors including; droughts, low
investment in agriculture and changes in the farmer profile,
c) Production was at its peak in 2000 at 41 000 metric tons and saw a decline to low of 11 000 metric tons in 2008, then a huge
growth in 2010 and 2011.
d) In the bad years, the seed shortfall was met from imports,
e) Sales saw a peak at 40 000 metric tons in 2004 and 2011,
f) However when one compares production and sales in 2010 and 2011, there is a huge surplus of seed. Whilst this offers export
opportunities, the sector does not have a clearly defined export strategy. The carryover stocks have negative impacts on the
viability of Seed Houses due to holding costs and risk of seed damage,
g) One clear factor is that besides maize, information on seed statistics and performance is scant. This makes planning difficult. For
example, in 2011 all Seed Houses went on a production volume drive, when the local demand was low and with no export strategy,
resulting in high volumes of carry over seed stocks. 4
Number of Registered Seed Companies (Source: Presentation by Dr. John MacRobert)
Year 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Number of
Companies
6
6
7
7
14
15
15
16
20
21
23
24
25
The number of Companies has increased significantly, increasing a wide range of services to the Agricultural Sector.
Area (ha) of Crop Seeds Registered (Source: Presentation by Dr. John MacRobert)
Crop 2005/06 2006/07 2007/08 2008/09 2009/10 2010/11
Cotton 7 500 25 094 29 452 25 000 10 000 28 000
Maize 17 642 13 382 9 648 3 599 11 336 12 367
Soyabean 3 834 4 203 3 927 2 955 956 774
Wheat 1 172 2 105 2 816 1 150 1 564
Sorghum 1 584 973 670 502 746 472
Sugar beans 690 319 358 254 950 517
Cowpeas 544 140 406 527 632 470
Potatoes 149 396 379 373 769
Groundnuts 174 204 454 75 69 72
Barley 370 130 200 5 7
Peas 107 140 254 45 48
Pearl millet 185 10 10 6
Tobacco 6 16 26 23
Sunflower 54 8 5
Total 33 950 47 145 48 598 32 912 26 303 45 089
Commentary
Maize & cotton dominate the hectarage with increase in small seeds hectarage,
However, there are ups and down swings over the period indicating the challenges being faced by the Agricultural
Sector,
The wide range of seed varieties on offer shows level of “take” by the farmers.
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(Source: Presentation by Dr. John MacRobert)
COMMENTARY
The graphs above clearly show that the Seed Sector in Zimbabwe is very advanced. There are many varieties for the
various crops available to farmers,
These are a result of the joint and collaborative efforts of Government, Private Sector and Research Institutes,
For the record, seed development began as early as 1903 through the formation of the Government Department of
Agriculture which was supported by various farmer organizations,
Whist the early years were targeted towards maize, over the years, the Crop Breeding Institutes of the DR&SS initiated
breeding programmes on other economically important crops to include Soya beans, Wheat, Potatoes, Sorghum,
Sunflower etc. Hence the increase in the number of seed varieties on offer to the farmers.
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5. STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
5.1 The Top Five Opportunities ranked:
Top five Priorities Score
Creation of output markets, 54
Seed exports, 53
Provision of farmer training & extension services, 47
Harmonization of Seed Laws, 42
Adoption of Technology. 36
NB: The next highest score was 22, an indication of the importance of the top five. See the
full list in Chapter 8.1.
5.2 The Top Five Challenges (ranked):
Top five Priorities Score
No suitable funding for agriculture, 109
Low productivity – low yields/ha, 108
Poor extension services, 102
High production costs, 89
Limited technology. 63
NB: See the full detailed list in Chapter 8.2.
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6. STRATEGIC ACTIONS TO IMPROVE PERFORMANCE
THE OPPORTUNITIES (Top 5):
OPPORTUNITIES/ OBJECTIVES
SPECIFIC ACTIONS
MEASURE/ OUTCOMES
BY WHO
WHEN
1. Creating Output Markets To create Seed
demand through the provision of output grain markets,
Expand business along the seed value chain.
Partner with Marketing Agencies & value addition Companies,
Explore direct investment into
food processing, Promote commodity
exchange, Option of commercial
contract farming, Target International
buyers.
Increase in sales volume MT
Tons sold, No. of
diverse end products.
Member Seed Houses, ZSTA, Farmer
associations, AMA, Govt.
2012/3 ongoing
2. Seed Exports To export in excess
of 20 000mt in 2012, To sell surplus
seeds.
Identify markets, Create a
regional/African seed trading board, Harmonize regional
seed laws, Institute robust MIS
to tract seed situation,
Increased throughput, Set up independent
commercial Certifying Authorities.
Volume of exports, Signed
protocols, National implementation plans.
Member Seed House, ZSTA/AFSTA, Govt./ZSTA, Seed houses
From March 2012 ongoing.
3 Provision of Training & Extension Services To equip the end
farmer/extension officer with skills and tools.
Coordinated training for each interested group,
Capacitate officers: o mobility, o funding, o E-agriculture, o Communication.
Resource the Govt. Agencies to be back on the field,
Increase extension farmer ratio.
No. trained, No. of
training sessions, Increase in
yield per hectare,
Improved yield,
Increase in no. of viable farmers,
Tonnage sold
Seed Houses, ZSTA, Seed services PPP, AGRITEX, NGO’s Farmer organizations
2012 ongoing
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OPPORTUNITIES/ OBJECTIVES
SPECIFIC ACTIONS
MEASURE/ OUTCOMES
BY WHO
WHEN
4. Harmonization of Seed Laws To have regional
seed varieties released
and facilitated international seed trading.
Set up a team to review and develop policies to align
legislation to Regional protocols, Focused lobby to
policy makers, Enter MOUs.
Laws harmonized, No. of MOUs, Seed
released Volume of
seed exports.
Seed services AG’s office, ZSTA.
Immediate
5. Adoption of Technology To explore and
adopt new research and production
technologies, Increase efficiency, Speed up
development of new products and seed quality.
Advocate for an open policy on GMO,
Adoption of new breeding
technologies, Mechanized farming, Modernize
processing, Enhanced chemical
use.
Policy changes,
Improved yield,
No. of new methods in use.
Seed services ZSTA, Govt., Farmer
unions Academics
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7. STRATEGIC ACTIONS TO IMPROVE PERFORMANCE THE CHALLENGES (Top 5):
OPPORTUNITIES/ OBJECTIVES
SPECIFIC ACTIONS
MEASURE/ OUTCOMES
BY WHO
WHEN
1. Funding & Farmer viability To enhance the purchasing power of the farmers, Increase funding for agriculture.
Mobilize funding for agriculture- FDI, NGOs, Donor Agencies,
Work with banks on medium term & sustainable finance
model, Targeted contract
farming, Lobby for affordable
interest rates, Formalize land
tenure.
Capital raised,
No. of viable farmers on the land, Improved
yield, Level of cost
of capital, Favorable repayment terms.
ZSTA/AFSTA
Farmer Unions
Banks
Immediate
2. Low Productivity/Yields To increase yield per
ha To increase yields
and profitability.
Adoption of new varieties and farming technology,
Increased extension capacity through PPP,
Training and funding, Timely input supply
to farmers,
Drought suitable seed.
Yield per ha Improved
profit margin
Farmer Union,
ZSTA, Govt., AGRITEX, NGO’s
2013
3. Extension Services To enhance farmer adoption of technology.
Restore a robust extension services capacity,
Work with Agricultural Colleges for funding and capacity,
Capacitate farmer organizations,
E-Farmer Training, E-Agriculture, Mentorship &
syndication of new farmers,
Extension worker
output, No. of
programs, Farmer
productivity,
No. of farmers
trained, Adoption
rates, Agro
ZSTA, Farmer
Unions, Govt., Research Institute, Private
Public partnership (PPP)
2012/13 ongoing
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OPPORTUNITIES/ OBJECTIVES
SPECIFIC ACTIONS
MEASURE/ OUTCOMES
BY WHO
WHEN
Resource tools and logistics.
outputs.
4. High Production Costs To regain market competitiveness through least cost production, To deliver seed at an affordable and viable price to the Farmer, Increase production
& efficiencies.
Undertake a thorough value chain analysis to identify & eliminate non-value add costs,
Adoption of cost efficient technologies,
Timely output supplies,
Training of growers and farmers,
Source affordable funding.
Cost per m/t,
Cost per ha, Cost
reduction to farmers, Pricing of
seed, Seed sales, Yield per
hectare, Levels of
cost of capital.
Individuals, Seed houses, Farmers.
Immediate
5. Limited Technology Use To enhance
productivity and efficiencies
throughout the whole
value chain. To enhance the adoption and use of new technology, To gain access and increased utilization
of technologies.
Scout for and adopt appropriate technologies,
Educate all the Industry players in the value chain,
Invest in technology, Lobby the Authorities
to consider the use of new technologies,
Partnering with International Seed Houses,
Policy approval/finalization,
Automation of seed & production breeding systems.
New technologies
used, Improved
yield, Reduced
research time,
No. of new varieties
released, Improved
margins, Improved
varieties.
Seed houses, Seed
Services, ZSTA, Academics, Research Institutes.
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8. PRIORITY ANALYSIS & RANKING
8.1 OPPORTUNITIES (Full list ranked form Highest)
RANK OPPORTUNITY TOTAL SCORE
1. Creating output markets 54
2. Seed exports 53
3. Provision of training & extension services 47
4. Harmonization of seed laws 42
5 Adoption of technology 36
6. Commercialize certifying authority 31
7. Improved productivity of seed production 20
8. Develop & strengthen partnerships 19
9. Industry & farmer support 18
10. Attract FDI 15
11. There is good infrastructure 11
12. We are in the right industry 10
13. Enhance linkages 8
14. Land is not a limiting resource 8
15. Increase donor interest in seed industry 7
16. Every region has a suitable variety 7
17. Capacity to manufacture 3
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8.2 CHALLENGES (Full list ranked from Highest)
RANK CHALLENGE TOTAL SCORE
1. Funding - unsuitable loans for agriculture 186
2. Low productivity – Low yields / ha 108
3. Poor extension services 102
4. High production costs 89
5. Limited technology 63
6. Unviable produce markets 63
7. Low & fluctuating demand for quality seeds 60
8. Low investment in Research & Development 60
9. Under performing economy 57
10. Low capacity of certifying authority 51
11. Fake seed/retained seed/farm saved seed 49
12. Dilapidated infrastructure 47
13. Outdated seed testing equipment 39
14. Poor seed distribution 34
15. Lack of effective sector leadership 31
16. Limited Farmer knowledge 30
17. Restrictive variety release process 26
18. Low adoption rates of improved seeds 25 19. Unpredictable weather patterns 25 20. Weak government support 21 21. Absence of security of tenure on land 20 22. Weak export strategy for seed 18 23. Lack of a Robust seed Information Management System 18 24. Absence of Value Addition Strategy 15 25. Large stocks of carryover seed 14 26. Weak partnerships/collaborations/network 12
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RANK CHALLENGE TOTAL SCORE
27. Brain drain 11 28. The “No GMO’s” Policy 10 29. Power cuts 9 30. Effect of NGOs on seed demand 9 31. Inexperienced growers 8 32. Lack of certified seed in some crops 0 33. High competition – increase in number of seed houses 0
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10. INDUSTRY ATTRACTIVENESS
1. What Industry are we in? (Food and Seed)
2. Rating of The Industry
Growth in annual demand,
Profitability,
Margin levels,
Government interest,
National Importance,
Easy of entry,
Scope for export growth,
Prone to state/community
intervention.
TOTAL
3. EVALUATON
3.1 Is this attractive or not? Yes based on the scores rated 3 and above,
3.2 State why? – Growth potential, market assured, opportunity for profit,
food self sufficiency,
3.3 What are the implications?
A good Industry to be in even with its challenges,
A priority for all National Governments,
With rising world food prices – huge scope for
growth,
An Industry to be taken seriously.
LOW HIGH
0 1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 7 10 13
1 - 6 12 11 4
- 2 9 14 7 2
- 1 3 3 8 21
- 1 - 2 3 28
1 4 7 12 5 7
- 1 4 8 6 17
- 2 2 3 12 16
3 13 34 61 62 108
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APPENDICES Appendix A: PARTICIPANTS PROFILE
NAME POSITION ORGANISATION cell number
TELEPHONE
NUMBER EMAIL
1 JUSTIN J RAKOTOARISAONA SECRETARY GENERAL AFSTA ±254 202727853 ±254722244540 [email protected] 2 WALTER CHIGODORA MANAGING DIRECTOR AGRISEEDS 0772 416 439 04 700655 /701846 [email protected]
3 SSEBULIBA RUTH NABUKENYA
SEED BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
AFRICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION ±254 704 525145 ±254 202 727853 [email protected]
4 TEMBA R NKATAZO MANAGING DIRECTOR PANNAR SEED 0772 601 545 0273 2631-4 [email protected]
5 MTETWA EDMORE INSPECTIONS AND REGISTRATION OFFICER SEED SERVICES 0772 685 216 04 791223 / 704 531-9 [email protected]
6 DR CLAID MUJAJU HEAD SEED SERVICES 0712 791 223 04 791 223 [email protected]
7 CHRISTINA CHISANGO HEAD SEED PRODUCTION TOBACCO RESEARCH
STATION 0772 356 932 04 575 289 [email protected]
8 SHAMISO CHIKOBVU PRINCIPAL AGRIC EXTENSION SPECIALIST AGRITEX 0774 818 656 04 793 139 [email protected]
9 GODWILL MAKUNDE ACTING DIRECTOR DEPT OF R & SS 0772 715 513 04 704 531 - 9 [email protected]
10 TAPIWA HOVE SENIOR LAW OFFICER AG'S OFFICE LEGAL
DRAFTING DIVISION 0773 592 815 04 774 586-8 [email protected]
11 SAKILE KUDITA SCIENTIFIC OFFICER ICRISAT 0773 377 737 0383-3118/8 [email protected] / [email protected]
12 MACDONALD B JUMBO TROPICS BREEDER ICRISAT 0712 622 578 0383-3118/9 [email protected] / [email protected]
13 DONALD KHUMALO PRESIDENT Z C F U 0772 338 199 [email protected] 14 GWINYAI CHIWANGA AGRIBUSINESS OFFICER Z C F U 773996844 15 DAVID KACHIDZA AGRIBUSINESS OFFICER Z C F U 772996866 16 WILLIAM MACHOKOTO AGRIBUSINESS OFFICER Z C F U 772666334 04795 771 17 MICHAEL MUBVUMA COMMODITY SPECIALIST ZIM CFU [email protected] 18 EDMORE MUZADZI AGRIBUSINESS OFFICER ZIM CFU 0772 568 329 19 T GUMBOCHUMA SYSTEM ADMINSTRATOR SEED CO 0772 449 195 [email protected]
20 KUDZAI TARUVINGA AGRIBUSINESS OFFICER HORTICULTURE ZFU 0774 009 517 04 251861 [email protected]
21 PEGGY RAMBANAPASI CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FARM & CITY (RETAIL) 0772 212 033 04 252995 [email protected] 22 JOOST BAKKEREN ATTACHE EU DELEGATION 0772 128 249 04 338158-64 [email protected]
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23 STEYL PETER VICE PRESIDENT C F U 0712 631 738 04 309800 [email protected] 24 MUNYARADZI JONGA OPERATIONS MANAGER SEED CO 0772 312 986 [email protected] 25 OBEDIAH DEVE ACTING MANAGING DIRECTOR PRISTINE SEEDS 0712 449 533 04 758 444 [email protected]
26 DANIEL KWARAMBA MARKETING MANAGER SEED CO 0772 147 133 [email protected] 27 BRIEN DEWORONIN MARKETING MANAGER AGRISEEDS 0712 885 288 04 700655 /701846 [email protected]
28 TICHAWONA MAPONGAH SALES MANAGER PANNAR SEEDS
0772 409 579 /
0714 409 579 0273 2631-4 [email protected]
29 NGONI RUFU AGRONOMIST PANNAR SEEDS 0772 383 677 0273 2631-4 [email protected]
30 IVAN CRAIG EXTENSION SERVICES MANAGER SEED CO [email protected]
31 PATRICK ZONKE PRODUCTION MANAGER PANNAR SEEDS 0772 409 577 0772 409 573-6 [email protected]
32 BELLAH MPOFU PROJECT MANAGER FANRPAN ±2782720465 ±27 128042966 [email protected]
33 JOHN MACROBERT SEED SYSTEMS SPECIALIST CIMMYT 0712 218 124 04 2915645 [email protected]
34 REYARD MUTAMBISWA PROJECT MANAGER WORLD VISION 0774 762 718
35 AMON MWASHAIRENI MANAGING DIRECTOR ARDA SEEDS 0772 437 543 [email protected]
36 ANDREW HENDERSON DIRECTOR PROGENE SEEDS 0772 572 600 04 443 931-6 [email protected]
37 PATRICK MUSIRA FEATURES DESK THE SOUTHERN TIMES 0713 000 127 04795 771 [email protected]
38 BEAUTY K MAGIYA SALES & MARKETING MANAGER ARDA SEEDS 0772 339 326 [email protected]
39 BEATRICE R CHITURUMANI SALES AGRONOMIST THE SEED POTATO CO-OP 0772 938 843 04 486684 [email protected]
40 HAPSON MUSHORIWA BREEDER SEED CO 0772 241 290 [email protected]
41 J H WILDE C E O NATIONAL TESTED SEEEDS 0772 234 996 04 310 283 [email protected]
42 DANIEL MYERS MANAGING DIRECTOR PIONEEER HI-BRED 0772 568 329 04 339301-3 [email protected]
43 BESTER KANYAMA PHOTOGRAPHER SEED CO 0772 348 720 04 662403
44 EPHRAIM CHABAYANZARA AGRONOMIST USAID 0772 142 176 [email protected]
45 PETER MUSONA OPERATIONS FARM & CITY 0773 551 062 04 251162-8 [email protected]
46 YEUKAYI MUSUNGATI PRODUCTION MANAGER PRISTINE SEEDS 0733953 515 04 759 444 [email protected]
47 MANASA D MAKASI SALES & MARKETING MANAGER PIONEER HI-BREDZIM 0712 601 988 04 339301-3 [email protected]
48 GODEN MABUYAYE
MAIZE BREEDIG PROGRAMME
HEAD SEED CO 0772132 767 [email protected]
49 CALVIN FAMBISAYI DIRECTOR PROJECTS EDGE GROWTH ±27112927974 ±27833479710 [email protected]
50 MONICA CHINAMASA PRESIDENT
ZIM NATIONAL FARMERS
UNION 0772 144 448 0712 868 129
51 DUNE EDWARD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
ZIM NATIONAL FARMERS
UNION 0772 583 030 [email protected]
52 CAIN MANZIRA GENERAL MANAGER SEED POTATO CO-OP 0772 909 477 04 486684
53 MICHAEL MUBVUMA COMMODITY SPECIALIST
ZIM COMMERCIAL FARMERS
UNION 0772 886 943 04 773030-61 [email protected]
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Appendix B: EXPECTATIONS
NB: Individual participants were requested to record their Expectations before the workshop.
Understand much more clearly the challenges and expectations of industry players,
To see to it that the Zimbabwe seed industry has come up with a strategy on priorities to ensure National Seed security,
Fact of fiction? “The new seed varieties (exotic ) cannot cope with local conditions – droughts, disease and the grain yielding levels as compared to
indigenous varieties, Availability of seed on the market, Pricing issues – affordability by customers, Continuous introduction of new seed varieties on the market, To learn more about the challenges facing the seed industry in the country and measures to address them, Recommendations for priority setting: - National Seed Authority establishment in line with seed policy harmonization, - Seed policy changes/alignment to seed harmonization – need national stakeholders’ meeting to get positive comments from the Seed Industry & Farmers, Identify challenges and difficulties faced by Seed Companies and farmers, Future of upcoming Seed Companies with regard to seed, Prioritized list of activities/ actions to address the current
challenges.
A holistic understanding of the challenges/opportunities affecting the seed industry,
Methods of improving the performance of the seed industry and way forward,
Improving short term varieties which suit all natural regions, To interact with other stakeholders and learn from them –
networking, Get to know and understand Seed Industry Companies in
Zimbabwe, Actionable plans to promote access to quality seeds for farmers to
increase yields and productivity, When will the donor funds come? Solid policy for the seed industry and the priorities that need to be
addressed, AFSTA’s role in facilitating regional seed harmonization, Opportunities that are prevailing in the seed sector that may go a
long way in changing the lives of the communal farmers, Benefits of AFSTA to ZSTA, Seed Industry development plan with time frame, Effective contributions that define ZSTA priority areas, Understand the Zimbabwe seed industry and its priorities and its attitude towards GMOs, Training on storage, Way forward on availing legume seed to small holder farmers.
FACILITATOR’S NOTE
Purpose => To all individual free expression,
Practical Use => Workshop management to be guided on what to deliver to the participants,
=> To help ZSTA to collate issues close to their members.
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Appendix C: VIVID DESCRIPTION OF A FUTURE ZIMBABWE SEED SECTOR
NB: Individual participants were asked to articulate their vivid description of the Seed Sector and below is their output.
A vibrant, responsive and quality assured seed industry, Technologically up to date Seed Sector dominating Africa with a strong market share, crop diversity and in tune with the consumer and food industry, Forward and outward looking seed industry with healthy competition among competent and resourceful players with integrity, Farmers and all value chain participants will be variously involved in a technology premised system making products for a ready viable market, Well oiled efficient engine that drives the agriculture sector in Zimbabwe by provision of the right quality certified seed, Zimbabwe’s growing, vibrant seed industry always secures food self sufficient through provision of high performance, best quality seeds at affordable prices, A sector that positively responds to the needs of all stakeholders through utilization of technology and ensures sustainability of the Agricultural Industry, Well structured, economically viable and sustainable Seed Industry/Sector, Competitor sensitive, ethical and distribute quality seed,
A viable Seed Industry with good collaboration between value chain players, A profitable, lucrative up to-date Seed business, A Seed Industry with excellent research orientation, breeding a wide range of crops suited to all ecological regions, with a good distribution net work coupled with a strong agronomy back up, A solid Seed Sector which is professionally managed through defined structures and systems, A competitive Seed Industry with right quality products at the right time at the right place (Region). Maximum utilization of Zimbabwe agricultural sector potential – bread basket, Aggressive, farmers’ friend for growth and sustainability, An effective and efficient Seed sector with no missing links so as to provide quality seed for the country and region, A Seed Sector with enhanced flow of quality seed from production to end user (farmer) with less hiccups, Highly profitable Seed Sector that serves the needs of both small holder and Commercial Farmers.
FACILITATOR’S NOTE
Purpose => This is designed to allow all the participants to verbalize their personal imagination, wish, desire and dream,
Practical Use => ZSTA can capture the wider view of its members.
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Appendix D: MY PERSONAL GOAL FOR THE SEED SECTOR
NB: Individual participants were tasked to articulate their goal for the sector and below are the outputs
Highly professional and dependable seed sector, To be the preferred source of readily available high quality improved crop seed, Quality seed available for all farmers in all agro-ecologies, A profitable, dynamic seed sector with the latest seed technology where farmers are serviced efficiently, timely at the correct place, An industry that equitably remunerates all value chain
players, See authority – Stand alone service. The vanguard of Agricultural seed industry in the world where all farmers are serviced profitably, Availability of high quality reasonably priced seed to all farmers, Produce enough seed for all seed types for Zimbabwe and
enough for export. Produce adequate seed for local and export market,
Farmer owned seed sector by 2015, To insure seed security, High quality seed, tailor made for each and every region, To provide world class quality seeds for Zimbabwe, Key and strategic, Responsive seed sector to farmer needs everywhere and anytime, To drive the Agriculture sector sustainably, Come up with high performing crops at minimum cost with good distribution network, A sustainably viable, progressive seed sector, Provide high quality seed to meet farmers needs, Secure, quality, productive seed for farmers, To dominate seed business in the region, Be the leading sector and competing internationally, Increased and improved seed production for the nation.
FACILITATOR’S NOTE
Purpose => To help individual participants focus on the core goal of the industry by insisting on
translation of thoughts on to written statement,
Practical Use => To help workshop team to gauge the level of engagement of the participants,
=> To help ZSTA collate ideas and develop programs that lead to organizational
alignment of all its constituent member organization.
NAME: _________________________ SIGNATURE:___________________________ DATE: _________
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