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=== Advantages of the seed voucher system === In addition to the advantages of a conventional seed fair mentioned earlier there are other advantages of a seed voucher system:<br> * In addition to supporting the affected communities with seed, a seed voucher system injects emergency funds directly into the affected communities rather than at the central level or importing seed.<br> * Emergency funds are invested directly in disaster areas and this will revitalise local businesses and the local economy.<br> * The system promotes both certified hybrid seed and locally produced seed.<br> * The participation of commercial seed producers introduces new varieties, which increase the region's genetic diversity.<br> * Farmers purchase seed of their preferred varieties.<br> * Farmers use their own judgement to judge the seed quality.<br> * The vouchers are cost effective, simple to implement, monitor and evaluate.<br> [[File:Seedfair5.jpg|thumb|A seed voucher valued 500 Ugandan Shillings used by the Catholic Relief Services in Uganda]]
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