SAZ-Agri’s Focus
- SAZ-Agri is actively working to meet farmers’ needs by developing and producing seed varieties.
- They are particularly aware of the impact of climate change and are focused on creating drought-tolerant varieties.
Maize Variety SAZ-557
- SAZ-Agri recently introduced a new maize variety to its seed catalogue.
- This maize seed is notable for being:
- Double Cobbing: Meaning it produces two cobs per plant.
- Drought Tolerant: Well-suited for challenging environmental conditions.
- Early Maturing: It reaches maturity relatively quickly.
- The variety has been named SAZ-557.
Collaboration and Quality Assurance:
- SAZ-Agri collaborates with well-renowned breeders who have extensive experience in seed breeding.
- Quality assurance is a top priority in their production and development process.
- They work closely with institutions such as the Zambia Agricultural Research Institute (ZARI) and the Seed Certification and Control Institute (SCCI), ensuring compliance with seed development and production regulations.
