Strategic Agreement Signed to Localize Cotton Seed Production

Sudanhorizon – Hala Hamza

The Seeds Administration at the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation has signed a strategic partnership agreement with DAL Group and the Agricultural Research Corporation to produce and localize cotton seeds domestically.

The agreement comes within the framework of the Ministry’s efforts to secure the country’s needs for high-quality cotton seeds, reduce reliance on imports, and enhance the competitiveness of Sudanese cotton in global markets.

Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, Professor Ismat Qureshi, said the partnership represents a successful model of integration between the public and private sectors and scientific research. He noted that it will directly contribute to increasing cotton productivity and improving quality, positively impacting farmers’ incomes and the national economy.

For his part, Engineer Ahmed Abdullah, representative of DAL Group, affirmed the company’s commitment to supporting the agricultural sector. He stated that the initiative falls within the company’s social responsibility framework and its vision to develop agricultural value chains in Sudan.

Meanwhile, the Director General of the Agricultural Research Corporation, Professor Ahmed Hassan Abu Asar, stressed the importance of research in producing pure foundation seeds that ensure sustainable production and resistance to pests and diseases. He announced the Corporation’s readiness to provide technical and scientific support for the project.

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