Analysis of the data showed that 35% of local paddy seed requirement was contributed by the combined paddy seed supply system while 16% and 49% were contributed by the formal and informal seed paddy supply systems, respectively.
According to the assessment of seed qualities the combined system seeds were significantly different from informal system seeds and met the standard levels for formal system seed with respect to seed germination (87.3%), mixtures with off-types (35.6 no.per 500 grams) and insect and mechanical damaged seed (159.6 no.per 500 grams).
Only seed moisture and weed seed levels of combined system seeds did not meet the standard levels for formal system seed. The combined paddy seed supply system can lead to positive impacts in the rice sector through producing and distributing good quality seeds in the local community of southern region of Sri Lanka.