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MAIZE VARIETY SMS SERVICE
To receive an SMS for the recommended maize varieties in your division
1) Go to ' write message ' on your handset
2) type MAIZE#DIVISION e.g Maize#Lanet
3) Send message to 2964
4) You will receive details of Seed Varieties

NB: SMS Charge at Ksh 10.00
 
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SEED QUALITY TESTING

Laboratory Standards as stipulated in the Seeds and Plant Varieties Act (Cap 326).

SPECIES MAX. PURITY % BY WEIGHT MAX. OTHER CROPS SEED % BY WEIGHT MAX. WEED SEEDS % BY WEIGHT MAX. GERMINATION CAPACITY % MAX. MOISTURE CONTENT %
CEREALS
Maize 99 Trace Trace 90 13
Wheat 99 Trace 0.1 85 13
Barley 95 Trace 0.1 90 13
Sorghum 95 1 1 70 11
Millet 99 1 1 70 11
Oats 99 Trace 0.1 85 13
Triticale 99 1 0.1 80 13
Rye 99 Trace 0.1 85 13
Rice 99 1 1 70 11

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