ZAMBIA—Zambia Seed Company Limited (Zamseed), the leading and oldest seed producer in Zambia, has committed to strengthening its position in the agricultural sector with new climate-smart wheat varieties.
On August 27, Zamseed hosted a wheat demonstration day to introduce its new wheat varieties, Harrier and Falcon, launched since its 2018 investment.
The event underscored Zamseed’s commitment to enhancing wheat production in Zambia.
The workshop highlighted the Harrier variety’s high yield potential and resilience against lodging and the Falcon variety’s superior grain quality, higher protein and gluten content, and unique resistance to bird damage due to its long horns.
These advancements are expected to benefit Zambian farmers by offering robust, higher-yielding wheat options, contributing to the country’s agricultural growth.
With favourable conditions, including good rainfall boosting water availability, Zamseed revealed that wheat production in Zambia is projected to expand by approximately 40% compared to recent years.
Zamseed partners Intaba Trading to enhance seed availability in Zimbabwe
Meanwhile, Zamseed has formalized a partnership with Intaba Trading, a leading Zimbabwean agro-input distributor, aiming to enhance the availability of certified quality seeds in Zimbabwe.
This collaboration integrates Zamseed’s extensive research capabilities with Intaba’s robust distribution network, promising a consistent supply of high-quality seeds to farmers throughout the region.
The signing ceremony, held on August 28, 2024, was attended by senior executives from both Zamseed and Intaba Trading, along with representatives from Zimbabwe’s agricultural sector.
This partnership is set to revolutionize Zimbabwe’s agricultural landscape, providing farmers access to high-yielding, climate-smart, and disease-resistant seed varieties.
“Today marks the beginning of a transformative journey for Intaba Trading and Zimbabwean farmers. Zamseed’s diverse seed varieties are set to revolutionize the agricultural landscape in Zimbabwe,” said Talkmore Chinoda, Managing Director of Intaba Trading.
“In line with our mission to enhance product offerings and ensure access to superior seed varieties, we have partnered with Zamseed. Their reputation for research and development of high-yielding, climate-smart, and disease-resistant seeds aligns with our goals.”
Chisanga Leah Yondela, Group Chief Development Officer of Zamseed, added,
“This partnership is not just a business agreement but a commitment to advancing Zimbabwe’s agricultural landscape.”
Both companies will collaborate on training programs and support initiatives designed to empower farmers with the knowledge and resources needed to maximize the benefits of Zamseed’s varieties.
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