KSC to increase acreage under maize seed production
A rise in demand for certified maize seed in the current planting season has prompted Kenya Seed Company (KSC) to adopt new measures meant to increase seed production.
KSC, the leading seed producer and supplier in Kenya and Eastern Africa region has embarked on expanding its activities to ensure adequate and quality input in the coming seasons.
KSC Managing Director Sammy Chepsiror said they will double seed production area, from the current 23,000 acres to more than 45,000 acres.
Chepsiror noted that maize seed sales in the current season had surpassed last year’s demand by 2 million kilograms hence the need to enhance stocks.
“Last year, our company sold 20 million kilograms of maize seed. However, this year’s demand has soared past 22 million kilograms,” he said.
The demand for maize seed has seen long queues of farmers at KSC branches nationwide. Sources hinted that farmers flock to KSC for inputs owing to fears of fake seeds.
Source Link: https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001493208/ksc-to-increase-acreage-under-maize-seed-production
