“After a SeedCo Field Day at GART, I got interested in SC637 and I panted a 25kg in 2017. Germination was almost 99 percent; I managed to harvest 156 by 50kg bags. It produces long cobs, has good standability, is easy to harvest, has good resistance to weevils and has weight on the scale…”

Hamulekwa Hicimi, Kasavasa farmer | Zambia

“Despite the partial drought and fall army worms in 2014, SC719 was not negatively affected. The variety was able to resist the damage from the pest and exhibited tolerance to diseases such as Cob Rot and Grey Leaf Spot, producing big cobs, resulting in high yields…”

Edward Ndongani, Chipepo farmer | Zambia

“After attending a Seed Co farmer meeting, I learnt about SC 303, an ultra early maturing that is widely adopted and easy to manage. Despite it maturing early, it gives good cobs with good grains that are shinny and not easily attacked by weevils…”

Mike Malambo, Kashinga Farmer | Zambia

"I wish to plant at least 100g of C637. Thanks to SeedCo for good seed. Continue with you good service to the farmer. Together we can make our homes food secure."

Hamulekwa Hicimi, Kasavasa farmer | Zambia

“I began growing SC719 in 2014. Incidentally that season in our area was characterised by a partial drought. And one notable attribute is its ability to tolerate drought…”

Edward Ndongani, Chipepo farmer | Zambia