Call for Expedited Approval of Seed Registration for Increased Sunflower Production

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• For example, a farmer who previously harvested 50 tonnes could increase production to about 100 tonnes under suitable farming conditions,” he said.
• Among the sunflower seed varieties introduced are Bombadier, Daha, Bazik, and Krechet, which are currently in the final stages of registration before being officially released to the local market.
• Jafo urged the relevant seed registration authorities to expedite the approval process so the company can begin full-scale operations in Tanzania, saying the investment will improve farmers’ incomes while contributing.
• If these sunflower seeds become widely available, Tanzania will significantly increase sunflower production, expand domestic edible oil output, and reduce dependence on imports,” he said.
• These seeds have demonstrated excellent performance, and I am confident they will enable me to earn higher returns through increased sunflower production,” he said.