KARI SEED UNIT

The goal of KARI Seed Unit (KSU) is to meet farmers demand for sustainable and reliable supply of high quality seed and vegetatively propagated and open pollinated planting materials. The unit maintains all pre-released and released varieties, inbred lines and population as well as producing breeder, pre-basic and basic seeds. The formal seed sector purchases breeders seeds and informal sector purchases basic seed for further multiplication. Seed companies using breeders or basic seed purchased from KSU produce certified seed/stocks/seedlings. KSU also multiplies quality seed and planting material for sale directly to the farmers through selected seed growers/nursery operators.