Fake seeds limit Uganda output

Scientists have asked the government to attract more investors in the seed multiplication industry if counterfeits are to be phased out of the market.

This was agreed on at the second Biennial National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO) Scientific Conference that was held last week in Kampala.

The conference themed ‘Connecting Agricultural Research to Society,’ presented a unique platform for researchers and originators of agricultural products to engage and share knowledge and ideas with recipients.

The Conference was attended by over 400 delegates, including researchers, reputed scientists, policy makers, students, farmers, extension workers, and development partners from Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Ghana, Nigeria, and USA.

Dr. Ambrose Agona, the acting Director General, NARO said: “Researchers at the various research organizations in the country have developed new crop varieties. The foundation seeds have been given to the private sector for seed multiplication but there is need to have more, effective multiplication companies.”

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