Nevertheless, farmers
said that they did not often visit research and seed centres for seed because of the
high seed prices, the limited choice they offered (exclusively improved varieties), and
the limited availability of seed (Table 2). Farmers made similar comments about the
formal seed producer even though at points in time he would offer a few local varieties
in addition to improved ones (Okry et al., 2011). Despite the criticism of seed mixture
farmers said they preferred seed from local seed dealers because of the relatively low
seed price, the large diversity they offered and the large quantities of seed they usually
have available.