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UPL, Advanta Seeds inaugurate drought-tolerant seed varieties projects

By NATION REPORTER

UPL and Advanta Seeds have inaugurated a series of successful pilot projects for drought-tolerant seed varieties.

Speaking during the visit of Zambia Agriculture Research Institute (ZARI) at Mount Makulu in Chilanga where UPL and Advanta Seeds operate, President Hakainde Hichilema said this programme is one of the many measures that are aimed at making Zambia food secure by developing adaptive seed varieties for the staple food.

President Hichilema said this will also increase biofuels thereby reduce reliance on fossil fuels. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE

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