News - 30-11-2024
Rijk Zwaan Named Champion of Seed Sector Development in Nigeria
In November 2024, Rijk Zwaan was honored with the Champion of Seed Sector Development Award by the Nigeria Agricultural Seeds Council (NASC). This recognition underscores our commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s vegetable sector through high-quality seeds and solutions and farmer support.
The award acknowledges Rijk Zwaan’s efforts in introducing innovative vegetable varieties, enhancing farmer productivity, and contributing to the development of a robust seed sector in Nigeria.
"Winning this award reflects our dedication to supporting Nigerian farmers with top-performing vegetable seeds and agronomic expertise," said Rijk Zwaan representative, Clement Onoja “AS Rijk Zwaan, we are proud to contribute to a more sustainable and productive agricultural sector."
As we continue to drive innovation and support farmers, we remain committed to helping shape the future of vegetable production in Nigeria.
For more information, read about our solutions in Africa
Related Articles
Rijk Zwaan celebrates 100 years of people, pioneering and ‘moving forward’
Rijk Zwaan, an international fruit and vegetable breeding company, is celebrating its first centenary. Since its foundation in 1924, Rijk Zwaan has grown into a global player active in more than 100 countries. The centenary celebrations kicked off on 1 July, the exact date that the company was originally founded.
Rijk Zwaan's approach to fighting food loss and waste.
Did you know that one third* of the food produced for human consumption is lost or wasted worldwide? Food waste is at the heart of many of the major problems the world is currently facing. In these uncertain times, it is important to get the basics right, be it through improved resilience a longer shelf life, or reliable yields.