i.To assist in plans production and multiplication of Basic and Certified seeds

ii.To apply proper agronomic practice in seeds production.

iii.To manage seed farms at highest standard required by regulations.

iv.To perform any other related duties as may be assigned by Supervisor.

b.Seed Quality

i.To perform field inspection before planting and advice on Isolation and other minimum standards required by regulation.

ii.To perform inspection of field during growing season to maintain genetic purity.

iii.To perform internal seed sampling and seed testing and advice accordingly.

iv.To analyze genetic quality and physical quality of seed produced by ASA.

v.To assist in seed storage and processing activities

vi.To conduct purity, germination, vigor, tetrazolium, herbicide bioassay and other tests according to current TOSCI, OECD or ISTA regulations.

vii.To assist in preparation of ASA quality plans;

viii.To assist in the implementation quality procedures;

ix.To check if ASA services respond to customers’ expectations

x.To calibrate and maintain of lab equipment.

xi.To assist proper plan for amount of pre-basic seed to be ordered from TARI, produce Basic and Certified seeds.

xii.To perform any other related duties as may be assigned by Supervisor.