The Ministry of Agriculture’s seed distribution initiative has today received a donation of 600 packets of East-West brand seeds from the KK’s Hardware Limited in Nadi.
While receiving the donation, Minister for Agriculture, Dr. Mahendra Reddy says farmers in the country now have access to more quality seed varieties which is important for growing horticultural crops and off-season farming.
Reddy says in 2018 they conducted trials of the East West seeds at their Research Station in Sigatoka and on average the germination and yield results were better when compared to current seed varieties available in the market.
He says they are thankful for the timely contribution to their seed distribution initiative as quality seeds means better yields and returns for Fijian farmers and improved agriculture supply for the domestic and export market.
KK’s Hardware Limited’s Chief Operations Officer, Kavit Karan say they have been serving their community for 33 years and have recognised that agriculture is not only important in Fiji but also across the Pacific.
Karan says they want to support the industry by making the best resources available to farmers and they are happy to be a part of the Ministry of Agriculture’s national seed distribution initiative.
East West seed varieties that are available in Fiji include bitter gourd, cabbage, cauliflower, cucumber, lettuce, coriander, watermelon, long bean, okra and eggplant.
The East West Seed Group is internationally renowned for seed research and production and currently exports to over 60 countries including across Asia.
