Abstract:

The proposed production schedule is shown in Appendix 5 (A & B). The 'modus operandi' of the scheme is that breeders' seed stock is first multiplied (Bulk 0) on Research Stations by the Research Division. The resulting basic seed stock (or 'foundation stock') is then passed to the Seeds Section for preliminary multiplication (Bulk I) under. carefully controlled conditions on a Government Seed Farm (Kawanda and Namulonge) From here it is issued (sold) to commercial Seed Farms for a final stage of multiplication (Bulk II) before sale to farmers for ordinary commercial cropping. Commercial Seed Farms comprise Grioup Farm, Prison Farms, large private farms, all for preference within a twenty-five mile radius of the factory at Masindi. They grow seed crops on contract to the Commercial Participant, under very strict control by officers of the Seeds Section. Wherever possible fresh seed is released by each stage each year.