The hard work behind developing agricultural seeds in South Africa
Farmer's Inside Track · Food For Mzansi
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Show Notes
In this episode, we sit down with Lukeshni Chetty, General Manager of the South African National Seed Organisation (SANSOR), to explore the intricate journey of agricultural seed development and the critical role it plays in agriculture.
Discover the vital importance of research and development in the seed industry, and why it takes years of dedicated effort to bring a new seed variety to market.
Lukeshni breaks down the process of cultivar trials and their contribution to ensuring the quality and performance of new seeds, followed by a deep dive into the seed production process, from the initial breeding phase to large-scale production.