About Us - African Seed Trade Association (AFSTA)

Who we are

The African Seed Trade Association (AFSTA) is a not-for-profit membership association formed in 2000 to champion interests of private seed companies in Africa. It is registered in Kenya as an International Organization. Currently, the Association has about 100 members comprising of seed companies and National Seed Trade Associations, among others.

To promote trade in quality seed and technologies in Africa for the benefit of members and farmers .

To be the principal organisation at the centre of achieving sustainable food security through use of quality seed for improved livelihoods in Africa

Our Objectives

Promote Quality

Promote trade in Quality Seeds

Seed Associations

Facilitate establshment of national seed trade associations (NSTAs) in Africa

Data Provision

Provide timely and critical information to members

Liaison with Governments

Interact with regional governments and NGOs involved in seed activities in order to promote the interests of the private seed industry

Activities & Promotion

Promote activities that lead to regulatory harmonization throughout Africa to facilitate movement of seed

Database

Develop a statistical database on African seed production and trade.