resilient seed varieties to boost food security
The Agricultural Seed Agency (ASA) in Tanzania is promoting climate-resilient seed varieties to help farmers adapt to changing weather patterns. The initiative aims to boost food security by educating farmers on selecting seeds that can withstand drought and excessive rainfall.
Why it matters
Improving agricultural resilience is critical for food security in regions vulnerable to climate change, directly impacting local economies and livelihoods.
TANGA: The Agricultural Seed Agency (ASA) is intensifying efforts to educate farmers on the importance of using quality seeds suited to their local environments and capable of withstanding the effects of climate change to increase agricultural productivity and strengthen food security.
The initiative is part of ASA’s participation in the World Food Day celebrations taking place in Tanga Region, where visitors to its exhibition pavilion have been given an opportunity to learn about different improved seed varieties, their characteristics, suitable growing conditions and proper usage.
Speaking today during a visit to the ASA pavilion by Tanga Regional Commissioner Ambassador Dr Batilda Salha Burian, ASA Marketing Officer Suzan Ludovick said the agency was using the celebrations to educate farmers on selecting seeds based on the climatic conditions and environments of their respective areas.
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