Divisi
Seed Services Institute
Regulatory body · Zimbabwe · also called Seed Services, SSI
What to know
| Ministry | Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, via the Department of Research and Specialist Services (DR&SS) |
|---|---|
| Mandate | To administer two Acts of Parliament — the Plant Breeders Rights Act and the Seeds Act — and their enabling regulations, governing production, processing, labelling and marketing of certified seed in Zimbabwe. |
| Services | Seed testing and quality control through an ISTA-accredited Official Seed Testing Laboratory; field inspections; recognition and protection of plant varieties; and seed seller licensing. |
| Coverage | National. |
| Contact | Harare Agricultural Research Centre, Fifth Street Extension, Harare. Tel: +263 4 791223. |
Plan your season on your own field
Divisi covers input programmes, extension agencies and shows alongside what to plant, when to plant it, and what to do each week on your own field. Free for farmers, works offline.
