Hungarian seeds in Nigeria

A cooperation agreement has been concluded between the Interbranch Organization and the Product Council of the Seed Association and the Maize Association of Nigeria. In addition to the mutual exchange of information, the aim of the initiative is to create opportunities for seed production in Nigeria based on Hungarian hybrids in the longer term. As Géza Takács, the president of the Interprofessional Organization and Product Council of the Seed Association, explained: “Since the establishment of the association in 1993, it has considered it a strategic goal to expand its international relations. Hungarian knowledge transfer, advanced genetics, efficient breeding and processing represent such a high quality that has attracted the attention of many countries. Africa can open up important opportunities for the sector. In recent years, several programs have been launched on the continent with the participation of Hungarian companies. Nigeria is one of the engines of Africa’s ...