Selected or improved seed is produced by a number of associations. One of them is Malagasy Mpomakotra Masomboly or F3M. Even if the quantity of certified seed in Madagascar is still not sufficient, farmers are now convinced of its use, according to F3M President Justin Rakotoarison.

The percentage of rice farmers using improved seeds in Madagascar is still low. According to the 2005 survey, only 1.3% of irrigated rice fields were used with improved seeds.

However, the current figures have improved as a result of the various campaigns conducted among producers and the existence of various projects aimed at improving rice growing in Madagascar. This low rate of seed use is one of the reasons for the increase in rice production in Madagascar. However, farmers who produce seed also face different problems.

The use of improved seed increases yield per hectare and cereal yield by at least 10%, with only 5 to 10% of production costs. Farmers should work together to solve the problem of seed production.

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