Seed marketing


Table of contents


by G. Mumby

 

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Contents


Preface

Chapter 1 - Introduction

A definition of seed marketing
Marketing activities
The marketing mix

Chapter 2 - Approaches to seed marketing

The purpose of seed marketing
Towards developing plant varieties
Government seed policy
Approaches to seed marketing
Types of seed production and distribution organizations government departments

Chapter 3 - Understanding the market

Researching the market
Marketing information
Sources of information
Gathering information
Market segmentation

Chapter 4 - Forecasting demand

Background
The factors which affect demand
Demand forecasting techniques
Growth trends used in a commercial context

Chapter 5 - Supplying the market

Seed as a product
The seed product portfolio
Seed portfolio analysis
Product life cycle
Managing the life cycle
Developing a product marketing plan
Packaging
Labelling

Chapter 6 - Seed pricing and costing

The importance of price
The cost of seed
Pricing policy
Pricing strategies
Pricing techniques
Distributors' margins
Price lists, terms and conditions of sale price lists

Chapter 7 - The management of distribution

Background
Seed distribution systems
Seed storage and transport
Management of distribution and sales
Selection of dealers

Chapter 8 - Promotion, advertising, extension, demonstration

The promotional campaign
Advertising
Sales promotion
Personal selling
Public relations (PR)
Seed extension and demonstration
Catalogues
The promotional budget

Chapter 9 - The marketing plan

The operational marketing plan
Strategic planning
Planning procedure and timetable
Monitoring performance

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