By Zephania Ubwani

Arusha. The company that develops and markets certified crop seeds in Tanzania, Seed Co. Tanzania Limited, is constructing a Sh10 billion seed processing factory in Iringa.

This move brings hope to farmers’ cooperative societies regarding accessibility of quality seeds.

The company develops and markets mainly hybrid maize seed and also cotton seed, wheat, soya bean, barley, sorghum and ground nut seeds.

Its regional managing director for East Africa, Mr Clive Mugadza, said at the weekend here that its Sh10 billion state-of-the-art seed processing factory in Iringa will be the largest seed processing plant in the country and a major boost for the seed industry.