Initiative to help smallholder farmers acquire improved seeds unveiled

Harare – An initiative has been launched to help improve smallholder farmers’ access to a wider array of modern, and productive food crop varieties. The African Seed Access Index (TASAI) monitors the state of the continent’s seed sector and highlights problems that prevent seeds reaching farmers.
A farmer displays two varieties of maize. Modern varieties of food crops, such as maize, can help improve productivity in Africa. (Net photo)
A farmer displays two varieties of maize. Modern varieties of food crops, such as maize, can help improve productivity in Africa. (Net photo)
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