COMESA has launched a regional seed certification and labelling system to combat counterfeit seed and improve access to quality, certified varieties for its 90 million farmers across Africa.
The initiative, backed by the European Union, aims to harmonize seed regulations, boost intra-regional trade, and expand seed availability across 21 member states.
Stakeholders, including AFSTA, which was represented by Dr. Yacouba Diallo (AFSTA Secretary General), pledged to support awareness and capacity building efforts to ensure the system’s successful implementation during the meeting held in Lusaka, Zambia from 25 – 26 June, 2025.
