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Farmers assessing cow pea variety at a Forage Seed Field Day held recently in Chirundu |
As the rain season hints at its near arrival, most farmers are stocking up their seed supplies. In enhancing appropriate seed choices, some farmers are privileged to attend seed fairs at which they are exposed to improved technologies and seed varieties, as well as recommended farming practices.
For farmers in dry areas, the decision on what to grow
and which seed to use requires well researched decisions in order to ensure that
a profitable yield is realized.
Seed fairs and field days continue to be popular platforms through which farmers can learn and share information on seed varieties that a best suited to different regions. Livestock farmers are not left out from such seed events.
