By Amini Nyaungo
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SINGIDA, TANZANIA: Jumla Africa and Beya have launched a campaign to promote the use of quality Dekalb maize seeds in Singida Region as part of efforts to raise farmers’ awareness of the importance of using quality seeds to improve agricultural production.
The campaign aims to reach farmers with information about the seeds and their importance in improving productivity during the new farming season.
Jumla Africa Sales Manager in Tanzania, Edilitroda Temba, and the company’s Director, Liomo Elias, explained the objectives of the campaign and the importance of promoting quality maize seeds among farmers.
Meanwhile, Reonald Kanwarugale, a seed inspector from the Tanzania Official Seed Certification Institute (TOSCI), explained how the institution oversees seed quality to ensure that farmers use seeds that meet the required standards.
Singida Regional Agricultural Officer, Mashaka Mlangi, commended the stakeholders for introducing the campaign in the region, emphasizing the importance of using quality seeds to improve agricultural production.
Farmers Rehema Mbula and Rein Mbungi also shared their views on the seeds and their expectations for the new farming season.
The campaign is expected to increase farmers’ awareness of the importance of selecting quality seeds and using appropriate agricultural inputs to improve productivity and achieve better harvests.
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