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Function:. |
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1. |
Advice seed producers on
production, processing and quality control of seeds; |
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Carryout post-market quality
control through inspection, testing; |
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Collect data/i8nformation on
seed production processing and quality controls for use by the
National Seed Board; |
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Certify
all Breeder and Foundation seed of controlled crops; |
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Certify
seeds for seed enterprises as a service; |
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Coordinate the variety
evaluation and release mechanism for notified crops; |
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Advise National Seed Board
on the de-notification of varieties for reasons of poor
performance or disease and post susceptibility ; |
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Help Department of
Agriculture Extension in the promotion and use of improved seed
of High Yielding Varieties among farmers; |
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Collect samples for
truthfully labeled seeds throughout the country and cheek their
declared standards through 3 appropriate tests; |
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