Many farmers believe that quality crops start with quality seeds. But what exactly makes a seed “quality”?
In this podcast episode, we delve into the crucial role of seed quality in farming success. Selecting the right seed variety can help farmers manage environmental stresses such as drought and disease, and enhance crop resilience and yields.
Kobus van Huyssteen, technical manager at the South African Seed Organisation (SANSOR), shares valuable advice on the importance of choosing high-quality seeds.
He says, “It’s important that when buying seed, farmers make an informed choice to get the right variety that will manage environmental stresses the best or that has resistance to diseases.”
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Determining factors for seed quality
Van Huyssteen also discusses how seed companies ensure the genetic purity and viability of seeds. “Seed companies go through a lot of lengths to ensure that they put seed out there with good viability and vigour.”
Listeners can look forward to learning about the intricate factors that determine seed quality, the role of consumer preferences in seed development, and how precision agriculture is enhancing farming outcomes.
The episode will also explore the availability of quality seeds in South Africa and the focus areas to sustain this critical aspect of agriculture.
In this episode, Van Huyssteen also addresses:
- Staying ahead of shifts in the seed industry;
- Farmer feedback to seed houses and more.
Want to know more? Dive deeper into the episode and gain insights from the award-winning Farmer’s Inside Track, officially recognised as Africa and the world’s best podcast at the 2024 Digital Media Awards presented by WAN-IFRA, the global press organisation.
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