Wed Feb 05 19:40:27 UTC 2025: ## Striking a Balance: Expert Calls for Integrating Farmer-Managed and Formal Seed Systems
**Chennai, February 6, 2025** – Regine Andersen of the Fridtjof Nansen Institute (FNI), Norway, advocated for a balanced approach to seed systems, integrating farmer-managed seed systems (FMSS) with the formal seed system to maximize food security. Speaking at the MSSRF Millennial Lecture in Chennai, Andersen highlighted the limitations faced by many FMSS, including lack of technical support, storage, and marketing opportunities. She emphasized the need to address these shortcomings to unlock the full potential of FMSS and ensure food security for smallholder farmers.
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