LEADING seed manufacturer, SeedCo, says it is working on bringing in more hybrid and improved climate-smart small grains varieties with high yields and which are drought-resistance to enhance food security.
SeedCo Zimbabwe’s head of agronomy and extension services, Wendy Madzura, said seed manufacturer was in the process of introducing millet and sorghum seeds on the market.
“We have seen that the productivity of these traditional grains turns out to be very low, less than 0.5 tonnes per hectare, so we are now investing in hybrid technology for small or traditional grains.
“We have registered one red hybrid sorghum variety which is also suitable for beer brewing, but it can yield up to seven tonnes per hectare.
“SeedCo is endeavouring to invest in providing hybrid seeds for these small traditional grains to add value to the farmer,” she said.