As part of an effort to strengthen and further diversify the vegetable sector, a firm, East-West Seed, Nigeria has unveiled new hybrid seed varieties to increase farmers’ yield. The hybrid varieties include tomato, pepper, pumpkin, water melon, pawpaw among others. She said the firm has a mission to improve the income of farmers through high-quality vegetable seeds. She said the company has many agronomists that are working with farmers in the field as part of extension services. Speaking further, he commended the effort of East West Seed, Nigeria in coming up with hybrid varieties that would increase farmers yield and income.

Source: Nigerian Tribune November 28, 2021 10:40 UTC