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This guide presents a seven-step method for assessing the security of farmers' seed systems in situations of acute or chronic stress. Whatever the crisis or stress, the guide serves as a practical field manual for donor agencies, government ministries, nongovernmental organizations, and individuals charged with agricultural relief and recovery, including those with little or no expertise in seed systems.

The method presented here helps managers and field staff assess whether interventions in seed systems are needed, and if so, guides the choice of relief or development actions.