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TRADER NAME__________________ date_______ interviewer___________________Int#_____ Type of trader : (circle): farmer-producer; produce store, other___________________________ Distinguishing grain from seed. There may be many ways traders may help manage grain to be used as seed—either consciously or not. All of the features below help grain to become potential seed—so understanding whether traders use these practices is important to distinguish their stocks as grain or ‘potential seed, The checklist is an easy one to use with traders: For each major crop (for which farmers use the market for seed) indicate Y (Yes) or N (no) whether the trader does the following below). Where possible a) give greater detail and b) confirm trader responses with observation. Crop 1________________ Feature Get grain from specific regions believed to have grain that will grow in local area (adapted)? Seek out specific varieties to buy (which can be planted)? Buy from specific growers who are known for high quality seed? Keep varieties pure—as single variety? Keep freshly harvested stocks apart? Grade stocks (which grain/which seed)? Do germination tests? Have special storage conditions (to help with seed viability)? Sort out ‘waste’ (pebbles, dirt, dust)? Sort out ‘bad grains/seed’-that is broken, or immature, or discolored? Sell seed and grain separately, at different prices? Other: specify Crop1_______ (yes/no) Comments Crop 2________________ Feature Crop 2______ (yes/no) Comments Crop 3______ (yes/no) Comments Get grain from specific regions believed to have grain that will grow in local area (adapted)? Seek out specific varieties to buy (which can be planted)? Buy from specific growers who are known for high quality seed? Keep varieties pure—as single variety? Keep freshly harvested stocks apart? Grade stocks (which grain/which seed)? Do germination tests? Have special storage conditions (to help with seed viability)? Sort out ‘waste’ (pebbles, dirt, dust)? Sort out ‘bad grains/seed’-that is broken, or immature, or discolored? Sell seed and grain separately, at different prices? Other: specify Crop 3__________ Feature Get grain from specific regions believed to have grain that will grow in local area (adapted)? Seek out specific varieties to buy (which can be planted)? Buy from specific growers who are known for high quality seed? Keep varieties pure—as single variety? Keep freshly harvested stocks apart? Grade stocks (which grain/which seed)? Do germination tests? Have special storage conditions (to help with seed viability)? Sort out ‘waste’ (pebbles, dirt, dust)? Sort out ‘bad grains/seed’-that is broken, or immature, or discolored? Sell seed and grain separately, at different prices? Other: specify 2. How would you compare peak prices of potential seed for your main buyers for the upcoming sowing period with the same sowing season the previous year (at the same time in the calendar year.)? Crop Projected peak price of seed for farmers next sowing period (nov 2013) price unit Peak Price for farmer in last sowing period (Nov 2012) price Price for farmers projected upcoming sowing period normal, more, less, than normal If more or less, explain why unit 1 2 3 3. How do you know when farmers are aiming to buy seed for their principal crops ? What are the key signs ? Give details, if possible. Farmers…. Crop Search for pure varieties, not mixed Search for stocks which are clean (no debris) 1)_________ 2)_________ 3)_________ Other comments on the market ? Search for a specific variety by name Ask about the origin (place) where the stocks are from Ask how the stocks were stored/conserved Ask for a particular quantity ?(Explain)... Say they are buying seed Other (Explain)…