After identifying the top-ranked seed sources based on environmental suitability and the distance (like WELM_Acadec from Welmera) in Step 3, Samuel must now think practically. The next critical step is to evaluate the logistical feasibility of procurement: Where exactly are the sources located, and can the community team realistically get the seeds?
He will use the map to assess transport and accessibility before finalizing his decision. Click Start on the video below to follow Samuel as he checks his seed source locations.
💡 Pro Tip: Think Logistically
Before deciding, Samuel asks himself a few key questions:
- Accessibility: Is the road to the source passable during the rainy season, when transport might be necessary?
- Supplier Capacity: Is this a large, well-established seed center or a small community cooperative? Can they reliably supply the quantity and quality of seed he needs?
- Transport Chain: What is the full cost and effort required to get the seed from the source to the project nursery?