Tanzania's Progress in Strengthening Seed Quality Control Systems

TLDR

• A delegation of Malawian officials visited the Tanzania Official Seed Certification Institute (TOSCI) headquarters in Morogoro to learn about seed quality management.
• The delegation was led by Malawi’s Controller of Agriculture Services, Jerome Chim’gonda, and included government officials and representatives from AGRA.
• TOSCI Director General Nyasebwa Chimangu briefed the delegation on the institute’s mandate and procedures for regulating and certifying seed quality.
• Chimangu highlighted that Tanzania has made significant progress in strengthening its seed quality control systems despite facing various challenges.
• The visit provided an opportunity for the Malawian delegation to understand how TOSCI ensures farmers have access to quality seeds that meet established standards.