The Seeds and Plant Varieties (Seeds)
Regulations
(Subsidiary Legislation)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Article
“basic seed” means a mixture of two or more seed lots of the same cultivar of different origin into one composite bulk;
“breeder’s seed” means seed which has been produced by a person or institution responsible for the maintenance of the cultivar;
“certified seed” means progeny of basic seed or certified seed of higher classes;
“cultivar” means a subdivision of any seed species which can be distinguished from other subdivisions of that species by means of growth, plant type, flower or other physiological characteristics;
“compulsory certification” means mandatory certification for those cultivars that have been tested in National Performance Trial, officially released and indexed;
“Director” means the director of the National Seed Quality Control Service;
“dressing” means a stage of seed processing where application of chemical substances on the surfaces of seeds is done for the purposes of controlling pests or diseases;
“field inspection” means an examination of a crop seed field including checking for effective isolation distance, hectarage of the seed field, off-types, foreign cultivar and diseased plants as part of the seed certification programme;
“Government certified seed” means seeds in respect of which a certificate has been issued in accordance with these Regulations;
“germinated seeds” means lots in respect of which in the course of germination tests have produced seedlings with normal growth characteristics of the shoot and root systems;
“Government tested seeds” means seed lots tested in accordance with these Regulations
“isolation” means the required distance or time between two crops of the same species or between two crops of too closely related species to prevent contamination either mechanically or by pollination;
“labelling” means the process of affixing a tag or identification mark so as to ensure correct identification of any container of seed;
“licensed seed seller” means any person or institution licensed to sell Government tested and certified seeds only;
“noxious weeds” means a plant declared to be a noxious weed under section 3 of the Suppression of Noxious Weeds Act;
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“off-type plant” means a plant which does not exhibit the recognized and prescribed growth habits and characteristics of the cultivar being grown;
“official seed tester” means an officer designated to be an official seed tester by the authorized officer;
“official seed sample” means a seed sample taken in accordance with these Regulations; “parental material” means the propagating material from which the breeder’s seed is raised; “post control” means the growing of plants from seed lots which have been certified to further
determine and confirm cultivar purity and freedom from disease infection;
“pre-basic” means progeny of breeder’s seed;
“private sample” means any sample submitted to the seed testing laboratory other than the
official sample;
“purity” means the percentage by weight of pure seeds as determined by purity analysis in the seed laboratory;
“pure germinating seed” means the proportion of pure seed in a seed lot capable of
germinating into normal seedlings under optimal germination conditions;
“records” means any records required to be kept under these Regulations;
“registered seed grower” means a person or institution officially recognized by the authorized
officer and the Seed allocation panel as suitable to grow seed crops;
“registered seed merchant” means a person or firm or institution officially recognized by the Seed Committee as suitable to produce, process or sell seed;
“sealing” means the stage in processing whereby a seed container is sealed to prevent any tampering;
“seed” means that part of the crop species which is used for propagation either as a seed in botanical sense which is developed from a fertilized ovule, or a seedling, or some other parts such as a corm, cutting, bulb, root scion, set, split, tuber or stem, which is not a seed in a botanical sense
and which is used for vegetative propagation;
“seed analyst” means a suitably qualified person on the staff of an official testing station;
“seed class” means a stage in a seed multiplication system well defined in respect of parental
seed standards of cultivation and seed quality;
“seed health” means the degree of freedom from seed borne diseases and pests;
“seed crop” means a crop that is grown for the specific purpose of producing seed;
“seed industry” means the entire chain linked stages that start with breeding and crop
improvement through seed multiplication, processing, certification and ends with seed distribution;
“seed inspector” means a suitably qualified person on the staff of the official inspection station;
“seed lot” means a specified quantity of seed which measures to prescribed maximum weight and which is represented by one sample in laboratory seed testing or in post control plots, and is homogeneous and physically identifiable by a unique reference number;
“seed processing” means all those treatments that the seed is subjected to other than testing, between harvesting and sale;
“seed production” means all the operations leading up to and including final harvesting of the seed from the seed crop field;
“seed quality” means seed lots that have met the minimum standards and hence are of high cultivar purity, high genetic and physical purity, are free from noxious weeds, seed borne diseases and pests and have germination capacity;
“seed testing” means the examination of a sample of seed with a view to determining its quality for the purpose of producing a specific commercial crop;
“seed testing laboratory” means a laboratory for the testing of seed declared by notice in the Gazette to be a seed testing laboratory in accordance with the provisions of the Act;
“standard” means the level of quality achieved during field inspection or a laboratory test as defined in these Regulations;
“standard seed” means seed that is marketed after standards have been relaxed on account of emergency or disaster so that such seed is subjected only to laboratory tests and post control observation;
“storage” means a stage of seed processing in which seed is maintained in a condition such that minimum deterioration of seed lots occur;
“technical grounds” means grounds for appeal in cases of rejection in hybrid seed production where an inspector did not consider all the factors of the seed crop prior to rejecting the crop;
“test report” means a seed testing laboratory report made on a private sample and on official seed sample;
“tested seed” means a sample of an official seed lot in respect of which these are valid laboratory test certificates;
“Tribunal” means the Seeds and Plants Tribunal established under section 28 of the Act;
“weed” means any plant of type or species different from a crop species growing in or near a registered seed crop so as to constitute a threat to the registered seed crop or the seed produced from it.
3. The seeds of the plant species set out in the First Schedule shall be the prescribed seeds for the purposes of the Act.
Seed Testing Station
4. The National Seed Quality Control Service established under section 11 of the Act shall be the official seed testing station.
5.—(1) There shall be a committee to be known as the Seed Regulation Committee, which shall consist of—
6.—(1) There shall be a Sub-Committee of the Seeds Regulations Committee to be known as the Seed Growers Allocation Panel which shall consist of—
Application for Consideration as Seed Grower
7.—(1) Any person, grower, institution or seed merchant wishing to be considered as a seed grower shall apply in writing to the secretary of the Seed Growers Allocation Panel.
Registration of Seed Growers
8.—(1) Successful applicants under regulation 7 shall be eligible for registration as seed growers on completing Form SR 1 in the Sixth Schedule and payment of the fee prescribed in the Fifth Schedule.
Registration of Seed Merchant
9.—(1) Every person who by way of trade or business produces, purchases or otherwise acquires, sells, exposes, keeps, stores or advertises for sale any seeds purported to be government tested and certified shall apply to the secretary, Seed Regulation Committee for registration as a seed merchant.
10.—(1) Only cultivars officially released by the Minister and advanced breeder’s lines which have potential for release shall be eligible for certification.
(2) Seeds shall be certified in eight classes as set out in the Third Schedule.
11.—(1) The seed grower or his agent shall, one month after a seed crop is planted, apply for a field inspection by completing Form SR 5 in the Sixth Schedule and payment of the fee prescribed in the Fifth Schedule.
12.—(1) Only registered seed merchants shall process seed.
13.—(1) All seed delivered in lorries to seed driers shall be sampled.
14.—(1) Seed testing for the purposes of certification shall be conducted by an official seed tester and seed analyst in accordance with section 12 of the Act.
15.—(1) Seed lots shall not be labelled or sealed before the official seed tester has released a test result certificate, save in cases of early movement of seed.
Validity Certification and Quality Declaration
16.—(1) Unless earlier revoked—
17.—(1) No seed shall be offered for sale unless it has been certified or it has had its quality declared under regulation 16.
18.—(1) Every seed merchant shall appoint an agent, a subagent and stockists with knowledge, ability and appropriate facilities to maintain the quality and viability of the seed offered for sale.
Provided that the Director may vary the duration of validity as he may deem necessary, and shall withdraw such licence where the attached conditions are breached.
(5) No person shall sell seed unless he holds a valid licence issued under this regulation.
19.—(1) Seed lots officially sampled and tested under these Regulations shall be grown in post control plots in accordance with the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development scheme for cultivar purity standards; and such plots shall be open to examination and assessment by all parties interested in the seed industry.
(2) Upon completion of the examination and assessment of post control plots, the Director, an officer authorized by him or his agent shall write a report on the number of off-types, foreign cultivars, diseased plants and other diversions observed in the plots, and shall attempt to determine the sources of the diversions and possible remedies to eradicate such diversions in subsequent seasons.
20.—(1) No person shall import seed for sale unless—
(a) he is a registered seed merchant;
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(8) All seed for export shall meet the minimum standards set out in the Fourth Schedule.
Appeals
21.—(1) Any person aggrieved by the decision of an inspector or the Director may appeal to the Seed Regulation Committee.
(2) Any person aggrieved by a decision of the Seed Regulation Committee may appeal to the Seeds Tribunal.
22.—(1) Any person who—
(a) with intent to defraud, gives false information to a seed inspector or a seed analyst; or
(e) contravenes any of the requirements of these Regulations,
shall be guilty of an offence.
(2) Any person found guilty of any offence under these Regulations shall be liable to a fine not exceeding six thousand shillings or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or to both.
23.—(1) No legal proceedings shall lie against any officer for anything done bona fide and without negligence, in the exercise of their powers, or the performance of their functions or duties under these Regulations.
(2) For the purposes of this regulation, the term “officer” includes any employee of the Kenya Government.
FIRST SCHEDULE
(r. 3)
PRESCRIBED SEEDS
Cereals | |
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Barley………………………………………… | Hordeum vulgare L. |
Finger millet ………………………………… | Eleusine coracana (L.) Gaertn. |
Maize…………………………………………. | Zae mays S. |
Oats …………………………………………. | Avena sativa L. |
Pearl millet …………………………………… | Pennisetum (L.) R.Br. |
Rice …………………………………………. | Oryza sativa L. |
Rye …………………………………………… | Secale cereale L. |
Sorghum………………………………………. | Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench. |
Triticale ………………………………………. | Tricosecale Wittm. |
Wheat ………………………………………. | Triticum spp. |
Pulses | |
Beans …………………………………………. | Phaseolus vulgaris L. |
Broadbeans ……………………….…………. | Vicia faba L. |
Chick peas …………………………..………. | Cicer arietinum L. |
Cluster bean…………………………………. | Cyamopsis tetragonoloba. |
Cowpea ………………………………………. | Vigna unguiculata (L.) Waip. |
Dolichos bean…………………………………. | Dolichos lablab L. |
Pea ………………………………………….. | Pisum sativum L. |
Pigeon pea ……………………………………. | Cajanus cajan. |
Common Vetch ………………………………. | Vicia sativa L. |
Oil Crops | |
Castor bean ………………….. | Ricinus communis L. |
Ground nut …………………………………… | Arachis hypogaea L. |
Jojoba ………………………………………… | Simmondsia chinesis. |
Linseed……………………………………….. | Linum usitatissimum L. |
Oil seed rape………………………………….. | Brassica napus L. |
Safflower …………………………………….. | Carthamus tinctorius L. |
Sesame ……………………………………….. | Sesamum indicum L. |
Sunflower…………………………………….. | Helianthus annus L. |
Soya beans …………………………………… | Glycine max (L.) Merr. |
Fibre Crops | |
Cotton………………………………………… | Gossypium spp. |
Flax ……...……………………………...…… | Linum usitatissimum L. |
Kenaf ………………………………………… | Hibiscus cannabinus L. |
FIRST SCHEDULE—(Contd.)
Root and Tuber Crops
Beet ……………………………………..... Beta vulgaris L.
Irish potatoes ……………………………… Solarnum tuberosum.
Turnip ……………………………………… Brassica rapa L.
Flowers
Pyrethrum ……………………………….. Chrysanthemum spp.
Several other species ……………………… Mostly Liliaceae, Umbilliferae.
Herbage Grasses
Blue stem grass ……………………………. Andropogon spp.
Buffel grass ………………………………… Cenchrus ciliaris L.
Cock’s foot ………………………………… Dactylis glomerata.
Coloured guinea grass …………………… Panicum coloratum.
Columbus grass …………………………. Sorghum almum.
Congo signal ……………………………. Brachiaris ruziziensis.
Paspalum grass ………………………….. Paspalum gayanus.
Rhodes grass ………………………...… Chloris gayana.
Rye grass ………………………………… Lolium spp.
Setaria……………………………………. Setaria anceps.
Sudan …………………………………… Sorghum sudanense.
Love grass ………………………………. Eragrostis spp.
Lawn grass
Bermuda grass …………………………….. Cynodon dactylon.
Pasture Legumes
Butterfly pen ……………………………. Clitoria ternatea.
Centro …………………………………… Centrosema pubescens Benth.
Clover…………………………………….. Trifolium spp.
Greenleaf ……………………………….... Desmodium intorium (Miller).
Leucaena…………………………………. Leucaena lencocephala.
Lucerne ………………………………….. Medicago sativa L.
Lupin …………………………………….. Lupinus spp.
Silver leaf ………………………………... Desmodium uncinatum.
Siratro ……………………………………. Macroptilium atropurpureum.
Stylo ……………………………………. Stylosanthes guianensis.
Vegetables
Amaranth ……………………………… Amaranthus spp.
Artichoke ……………………………… Cynara scolymus.
Asparagus……………………………… Asparagus officinalis.
Beans …………………………………. Phaseolus vulgaris L.
Beet …………………………………… Beta vulgaris L.
Broccoli/Cauliflower…………………… Brassica oleracea var. botrytis L.
Brussels sprouts ……………………… Brassica oleracea var. gemnifera.
Cabbage ……………………………… Brassica oleracea var. capitata L.
Canteloupe/Muskmelon……………….. Cucumis melo L.
Carrot ………………………………….. Daucus carota L.
Celery/Celeriac………………………… Apium graveolens L.
Chicory ………………………………. Cichorium intybus L.
Chinese cabbage ……………………... Brassica chinensis L.
Chirvil ………………………………... Anthricus cerefolium.
Collards/Kale ………………………… Brassica oleracea var.
ancephala DC
Corriander ……………………………... Coriandrum sativum.
Cucumber ……………………………… Cucumis sativus L.
Dill …………………………………….. Arethum graveolens L.
Egglants ……………………………….. Solanum melongena L.
Endive …………………………………. Cichorium endivia L.
Garden cress …………………………… Lespidium sativa L.
Karella ………………………………… Cucumis spp.
Kohl rabi ………………………………. Brassica oleracea var.
gongylodes Leek …………………………………… Allium porrum L. Lettuce ………………………………… Lactuca sativa. Okra …………………………………… Hibiscus esculentus L. Onion ………………………………….. Allium cepa L. Parsley…………………………………. Petroselinum crispum (Mill)
Nym. Parsnip ………………………………… Pastinaca sativa L. Pea …………………………………….. Pisum sativum L. Sensulato. Pepper …………………………………. Capsicum spp.
Pumpkin/Squash/ Courgette ………………………………. Cucurbita pepo L. Radish …………………………………. Raphanus sativus L. Rhubarb ……………………………….. Rheum rhaponticum L. Rutabaga ………………………………. Brassica napus var.
napobrassica L. Spinach ………………………………... Spinacea oleracea L. Swiss chard ……………………………. Beta vulgaris. Tomato ………………………………… Lycopersicon esculentum P. Mill. Turnip …………………………………. Brassica rapa L. Water cress …………………………….. Nasturtium officinale Ribr. Water melon …………………………… Citrullus spp.
SECOND SCHEDULE
(r. 10)
SEED UNDER COMPULSORY CERTIFICATION
Cereals Grasses
Maize Setaria Wheat Rhodes grass Barley Sudan grass Sorghum Congo signal Millet Panicum spp. Oats Columbus grass Triticale
Pulses Pasture legumes
Beans (dry) Centro Beabs (Green podded) Stylo Peas Desmodium Cow peas Clover Pigeon peas Lucerne Siratro Lupins
Oil Crops Root crops
Sunflower Irish potatoes Oil-seed rape Linseed Soyabeans Sesame
THIRD SCHEDULE SEED CLASSES
(r. 9 (2))
Code | Classes | Seed Parents | Colour of Labels |
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Br. | Breeder | Progeny of parental stock | White |
Pb. | Pre-basic | Progeny of parental stock or certified breeders seed | White |
B. | Basic | Progeny certified breeders seed or certified pre-basic seed | White |
C.1 | Cer. 1st gen. | Progeny of certified pre-basic seed or certified basic seed | Blue |
C.2 | Cert. 2nd gen. | Progeny of certified basic seed or certified 1st generation | Pink |
C.3 | Cer. 3rd gen. | Progeny of certified 1st generation or certified 2nd generation | Pink |
C.4 | Cer. 4th gen. | Progeny of certified 2nd generation or certified 3rd generation | Pink |
Std. Seed | Standard Seed | Only used when a serious shortage of seed (for certification) of essential crops occurs | Grey |
Note: (i) Potatoes-stock seed (SS), Pre-basic, basic, CI, CII, CIII.
(ii) Hybrid Maize-Breeders seed, Pre-basic, basic cert. I. (All cases of hybrids).
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FOURTH SCHEDULE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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FIELD AND LABORATORY STANDARDS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A. FIELD STANDARDS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Species | Isolational, Meters (Minimum) | 0ff-types of other Cultivars | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cereals | BR | PB | B | CL | C2-C4 | BR | BR | BI | CI | C2-C | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maximum Number per | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
100 Plants (Heads) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
*Maize | 400 | 400 | 400 | 200 | 200 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
*Soghum | 400 | 400 | 400 | 200 | 200 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maximum Number per | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
100 Square Metres | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wheat | 10 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Barley | 10 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Triticale | 50 | 50 | 50 | 20 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oats | 10 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Finger Millet | 10 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pulses | Maximum Number per | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
100 Plants | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Beans | 50 | 50 | 50 | 25 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
*Broad Beans | 200 | 200 | 200 | 100 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Soya Beans | 10 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cowpeas | 50 | 50 | 50 | 25 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pea | 50 | 50 | 50 | 25 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oil Crops | Maximum Number per | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
100 Plants | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
†Sunflower | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 2m. | 2m. | 2m. | 5m. | 5m. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5f. | 5f. | 5f. | 10f. | 10f. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Safflower | 400 | 400 | 400 | 200 | 200 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rapeseed | 400 | 400 | 400 | 200 | 200 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Herbage Grasses | Maximum Number per | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
100 Square Meters | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
*Rhodes grass | 200 | 200 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
*Setaria grass | 200 | 200 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Congo Signal | 50 | 50 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Guinea grass | 50 | 50 | 50 | 25 | 25 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
*Sudan grass | 400 | 400 | 400 | 200 | 200 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Columbus grass | 400 | 400 | 400 | 200 | 200 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pasture Legumes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stylo | 200 | 200 | 200 | 100 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Desmodium | 200 | 200 | 200 | 100 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Siratro | 200 | 200 | 200 | 100 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Clover | 800 | 800 | 800 | 400 | 400 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lucerne | 800 | 800 | 400 | 400 | 400 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vegetables | Maximum Number per | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
100 Plants | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tomato | 100 | 100 | 100 | 50 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lettuce | 100 | 100 | 100 | 50 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Root Crops | Maximum Number per | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
100 Plants | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Potato | 100 | 100 | 100 | 50 | 50 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
*Open pollinated.
†Off-types in male parents m. Off-types in female parents f.
FOURTH SCHEDULE—(Contd.) ADITITIONAL FIELD STANDARDS
Crop Disease Tolerance
‡ Bacterial pustule (Xanthomonas phaseoli) None during final inspection
(g) | Sunflower |
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§ | |
(h) | Potatoes |
Sclerotinia wilt and Head rot (Sclerotinia
sclerotiorum)
Verticillium Wilt (Verticillium dahliae)
Botrytis head rot or grey mould (Botrytis
cinerea)
Downey mildew (Plasmopara halstedii)
Alternaria helianthi
Bacterial wilt or Brown rot (Pseudomonas
solanacearum)
Wart disease (Synchytrium endobioticum)
Golden nematode (Heterodera rostochionsis)
Ring rot (Corynebacterium sepeclonicum)
Potato spindle viroid
Mycoplasma
5 plants per 1,000 plants 5 plants per 1,000 plants
5 plants per 1,000 plants 5 plants per 1,000 plants 5 plants per 1,000 plants
Nil during any inspection Nil during any inspection
Nil during any inspection Nil during any inspection
Nil during any inspection Plants per thousand
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FOURTH SCHEDULE—(Contd.) | |||||
ADDITIONAL FIELD STANDARDS—(Contd.) | |||||
SS | PB | B | CI | C2 | |
Black leg (Erwinia spp) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Severe virus disease (leafroll, Y-group virus, severe mosaic) | 2 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 1 |
Mild mosaic visible in the field 0 5 10 13 15
Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt 0 1 2 — 3
Nematodes (Meloidogyne spp. and Ditylechus) 0 0 2 — 3
3. Inspection shall be done for the following weeds:
Crop Weed Tolerance
Wheat Wild Oats (Avena fatua) Nil
Barley Avena sterilis (Avena ludoviciana) Nil
Oats Thorn apple (Datura stramonium) Nil
Triticale
For tolerance of other weeds see 1 of this table. KEY:
† No roguing
‡ Roguing is notifiable
§ No roguing on disease
4. Hybrid Seed Production
(1) Maize:
Detasselling of female plants shall be inspected at least 3 times during tasselling period.
(iii) The neighbouring seed crop adjacent to a rejected crop shall not be rejected if isolation is in accordance with these regulations.
When 2% (basic and above) and 5% (certified) of the female plants have pollen receptive flowers, there should not be more than the number of off-type plant stated in the schedule and also not more than 5 plants per 1,000 female pollen shedders (basic and above) or 10 plants per 1,000 female pollen shedders (certified).
FOURTH SCHEDULE—(Contd.)
B. PROCESSING STANDARDS
(r. 12(5))
Crop Screens* Screenings Grades (bottom sleve) (mm) Allowed
Hybrid maize 7.8 5 LF, LR, MR, MF, HP Open pollinated maize 6.75 5 LF, LR, MF, MR, HP Wheat 2.2 5 — Barley 2.3 5 —
Oats 2.05 — Triticale 2.0 5 — Potatoes 28.0-45.0 — (5 tubers per 50 bag)
46.0-60.0 — Allowed
* The requirement can be varied depending on variety and general crop performance as may be agreed upon by the Seed Regulation Committee.
NOTE:
l. Maize
A seed lot shall not be allowed to contain more than 2.5 % of cracked, diseased and shrivelled seeds.
2. Wheat, Barley, Oats and Triticale
3. Sunflower
(iii) Noxious weed seed, e.g. Datura—None will be allowed.
FOURTH SCHEDULE—(contd.)
B. PROCESSING STANDARDS
4. Beans, Peas and Cowpeas
5. Rape
Weed Seeds.—A maximum of one seed per litre of wild radish (Raahanu raphanistrum) shall be allowed. No seed of darnel (Lolium temulentum) thorn apple, or wild oats shall be allowed in a seed lot.
6. Sorghum
7. Potatoes
The following diseases/abnormalities will be permitted upto the stated tolerances:
TOLERANCE (TUBERS PER 50 KG. BAG)
Disease Abnormality Basic Certified
Scab (Streptomyces spp., Spongospora subterrania) 25% 50%
No more than 50% tuber covered) .. .. .. .. Rhizoctonia (Rhizoctonia solani) .. .. .. .. 10% 30% Pink rot (Phytophthora erythroseptica) Soft rot (Erwinia spp) 0% 1% Severe tuber moth .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 2% 5%
Mis-shapen and damaged tubers .. .. .. .. 0% 5%
FOURTH SCHEDULE—(Contd.)
C. LABORATORY STANDARDS
1. Quality requirements with respect to analysis figures concerning purity, germination capacity, other crop seed, weed seed and moisture content.
Species | Minimum Parity % by weight | Maximum other Crops seed % by number | Maximum Weed seeds % by weight | Minumum Germination Capacity % | Maximum Moisture Content % | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CEREALS | ||||||
Maize .. .. | .. | 99 | trace | trace | 90 | 13 |
Wheat .. .. | .. | 99 | trace | 0.1 | 85 | 13 |
Barley .. .. | .. | 99 | trace | 0.1 | 90 | 13 |
Sorghum .. | .. | 95 | 1 | 1 | 70 | 11 |
Millet .. .. | .. | 95 | 1 | 1 | 70 | 11 |
Oats .. .. | .. | 99 | trace | 0.1 | 85 | 13 |
Triticale .. .. | .. | 99 | 1 | 0.1 | 80 | 13 |
Rye .. .. | .. | 99 | trace | 0.1 | 85 | 13 |
Rice .. .. PULSES | .. | 99 | 1 | 1 | 70 | 11 |
Beans .. .. | .. | 99 | trace | 0.1 | 80 | 15 |
Broadbeans .. | .. | 99 | trace | 0.1 | 80 | 15 |
Chickpeas .. | .. | 99 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 75 | 15 |
Cluster beans .. | .. | 98 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 75 | 15 |
Cowpea .. .. | .. | 98 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 80 | 12 |
Dolichos bean .. | .. | 99 | trace | 0.1 | 80 | 15 |
Pea (garden) .. | .. | 98 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 80 | 12 |
Pigeon peas .. | .. | 98 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 80 | 12 |
Common vetch .. | .. | 93 | trace | 0.1 | 70 | 14 |
French beans .. | .. | 99 | trace | 0.1 | 80 | 15 |
Sugar peas .. OIL CROPS | .. | 98 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 75 | 12 |
Sunflower .. | .. | 99 | trace | trace | 85 | 10.0 |
Oil seed rape .. | .. | 99 | trace | 0.1 | 85 | 10.0 |
Safflower .. | .. | 99 | trace | trace | 85 | 10.0 |
Soya beans .. | .. | 98 | trace | 0.1 | 75 | 14.0 |
Groundnuts .. | .. | 97 | trace | trace | 80 | 14.0 |
Castor beans .. FIBRE CROPS | .. | 98 | trace | 0.1 | 75 | 14.0 |
Cotton .. .. | .. | 98 | — | — | 75 | 10.0 |
Flax .. .. | .. | 98 | — | — | 80 | 10.0 |
Kenaf .. .. ROOT AND TUBER CROPS | .. | 98 | — | — | 75 | 10.0 |
Beet .. .. | .. | 97 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 75 | 11.0 |
Irish-Potato .. | .. | 99 | — | — | — | — |
Turnip .. .. | .. | 98 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 75 | 10.0 |
FOURTH SCHEDULE—(Contd.)
C. LABARATORY STANDARDS—(Contd.)
Species | Minimum Purity % by weight | Maximum other Crops seed % by number | Maximun Weed seeds % by weight | Minimum Germination Capacity % | Maximum Moisture Content % |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
FLOWERS | |||||
Pyrethrum .. .. | 30 | — | — | 40 | — |
Other species .. | |||||
VEGETABLES | |||||
Amaranth .. .. | 98 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 75 | 9.0 |
Artichoke .. .. | 98 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 75 | 9.0 |
Asparagus .. .. | 96 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 70 | 9.0 |
Brocolli .. .. | 97 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 75 | 10.0 |
Brussels sprout.. .. | 97 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 75 | 10.0 |
Cabbage .. .. | 97 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 75 | 10.0 |
Canteloupe/melon .. | 98 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 75 | 9.0 |
Carrot .. .. | 95 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 65 | 9.0 |
Cauliflower .. .. | 97 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 70 | 10.0 |
Celeric/Celery.. .. | 97 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 70 | 10.0 |
Chicory .. | 95 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 65 | 10.0 |
Chinese cabbage .. | 97 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 75 | 10.0 |
Collard/kale.. .. | 97 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 75 | 10.0 |
Cucumber .. .. | 98 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 80 | 9.0 |
Dill .. .. | 98 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 65 | 10.0 |
Eggplant .. .. | 96 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 65 | 10.0 |
Endive .. .. | 95 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 65 | 11.0 |
Garden cress .. | 98 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 80 | 9.0 |
Gourdss (Several spicie) .. | 97 | 0.1 | 0-5 | 60 | 9.0 |
Kohl rabi .. .. | 97 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 75 | 10.0 |
Leek .. .. | 97 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 65 | 11.0 |
Lettuce .. .. | 95 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 75 | 8.0 |
Okra .. .. | 98 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 75 | 11.0 |
Onion .. .. | 97 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 70 | 11.0 |
Parsley .. .. | 97 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 65 | 10.0 |
Parsnip .. .. | 98 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 60 | 10.0 |
Pepper .. .. | 97 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 65 | 9.0 |
Pumpkin/squash/ | 98 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 75 | 9.0 |
cougette .. .. | |||||
Radish .. .. | 97 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 60 | 8.0 |
Rhubarb .. .. | 95 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 60 | 6.0 |
Rutabaga .. .. | 98 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 75 | 10.0 |
Spinarch/swiss chard | 97 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 70 | 11.0 |
Tomato .. .. | 97 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 75 | 9.0 |
Turnip .. .. | 98 | 0.5 | 0,3 | 75 | 10.0 |
Water melon .. | 98 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 75 | 9.0 |
Other Vegetable seeds | 95 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 50 | 9.0 |
FOURTH SCHEDULE—(Contd.) LABORATORY STANDARDS—(Contd.)
Grasses | Purity | Germination | PGS % |
---|---|---|---|
Blue stem grass Buffel grass Cock’s foot Paspalum Rye grass Setaria Rhodes grass Sudan grass Congo signal Coloured guinea Columbus grass Love grass LAWN GRASS Bermuda grass PASTURE LEGUMES | 40 same for all grasses | 50 | 20 |
Centro | 98 | 55 | |
Style | 97 | 65 | |
Desmodium | 95 | 70 | |
Clover | 98 | 75 | |
Lucerne | 98 | 75 | |
Siratro | 98 | 80 | |
Glycine | 97 | 70 |
(r. 11(1))
FIFTH SCHEDULE
FIELD INSPECTION FEES (KSH.)
Crop under Certification | Inspection Per Hectare | Minimum Per Field | Re-Inspection on Appeal or at Owner’s Request Per Hectare Min. per Field |
---|---|---|---|
Inbred maize | 140.00 | 1,265.00 | 165.00 575.00 |
Hybrid maize | 140.00 | 1,265.00 | 65.00 575.00 |
Open pollinated maize | 65.00 | 300.00 | 165.00 575.00 |
Wheat (certified) | 65.00 | 300.00 | 165.00 575.00 |
Wheat (standard) | 65.00 | 300.00 | 165.00 575.00 |
Barley (certified) | 65.00 | 300.00 | 165.00 575.00 |
Barley (standard) | 65.00 | 300.00 | 165.00 575.00 |
Oats | 65.00 | 300.00 | 165.00 575.00 |
Grasses (certified) | 65.00 | 300.00 | 165.00 575.00 |
Grasses (standard) | 65.00 | 300.00 | 165.00 575.00 |
Sorghum (certified) | 65.00 | 300.00 | 165.00 575.00 |
Sorghum (standard) | 65.00 | 300.00 | 165.00 575.00 |
Potatoes (certified) | 100.00 | 450.00 | 165.00 575.00 |
Potatoes (standard) | 100.00 | 300.00 | 165.00 575.00 |
Hybrid sunflower | 100.00 | 300.00 | 165.00 575.00 |
Open pollinated | 65.00 | 300.00 | 165.00 575.00 |
sunflower | |||
Safflower | 65.00 | 300.00 | 165.00 575.00 |
Beans (standard) | 65.00 | 300.00 | 165.00 575.00 |
Peas | 65.00 | 300.00 | 165.00 575.00 |
Rape seed | 65.00 | 300.00 | 165.00 575.00 |
Vegetables (certified) | 195.00 | 300.00 | 205.00 575.00 |
Vegetables (standard) | 195.00 | 300.00 | 205.00 575.00 |
Sudan and columbus | 100.00 | 300.00 | 115.00 575.00 |
grass |
FIFTH SCHEDULE—(Contd.)
SAMPLING AND SEALING FEES (KSH.)
Crop Under Certification | Sampling and Lot Examination | Labelling and Sealing per 100 100 kg. | Re-Sampling Seed Lots | Re-Sealing per 100 kg. | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Min. per Lot | per 100 kg. | ||||
Inbred maize | 7.00 | 7.00 | 230.00 | 3.50 | 3.50 |
Hybrid maize | 7.00 | 7.00 | 230.00 | 3.50 | 3.50 |
Open pollinated maize | 7.00 | 7.00 | 230.00 | 3.50 | 3.50 |
Wheat (certified) | 7.00 | 7.00 | 230.00 | 3.50 | 3.50 |
Wheat (standard) | 17.00 | 17.00 | 230.00 | 3.50 | 3.50 |
Barley (certified) | 7.00 | 7.00 | 230.00 | 3.50 | 3.50 |
Barley (standard) | 17.00 | 17.00 | 230.00 | 3.50 | 3.50 |
Oats | 7.00 | 7.00 | 230.00 | 3.50 | 3.50 |
Grasses (certified) | 35.00 | 35.00 | 230.00 | 3.50 | 3.50 |
Grasses (standard) | 35.00 | 35.00 | 230.00 | 3.50 | 3.50 |
Sorghum (certified) | 7.00 | 7.00 | 230.00 | 3.50 | 3.50 |
Sorghum (standard) | 17.00 | 17.00 | 230.00 | 3.50 | 3.50 |
Potatoes (certified) | 7.00 | 7.00 | 230.00 | 3.50 | 3.50 |
Potatoes (standard) | 17.00 | 17.00 | 230.00 | 3.50 | 3.50 |
Hybrid Sunflower | 7.00 | 7.00 | 230.00 | 3.50 | 3.50 |
Open pollinated sunflower | 7.00 | 7.00 | 230.00 | 3.50 | 3.50 |
Saflower | 7.00 | 7.00 | 230.00 | 3.50 | 3.50 |
Beans (certified) | 7.00 | 7.00 | 230.00 | 3.50 | 3.50 |
Beans (standard) | 17.00 | 17.00 | 230.00 | 3.50 | 3.50 |
Peas | 17.00 | 17.00 | 230.00 | 3.50 | 3.50 |
Vegetables (certified) | 46.00 | 46.00 | 230.00 | 3.50 | 3.59 |
Vegetables (standard) | 46.00 | 46.00 | 230.00 | 3.50 | 3.50 |
[Subsidiary]
FIFTH SCHEDULE—(Contd.)
SAMPLING AND PRE-CONTROLLING OF IMPORTED SEEDS FEES (KSH.)
Crops Under Certification | Minimum fees (500 (kg.) | Fee per (100 Kg.) | fee per (1,000 kg.) | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Inbred Maize .. .. .. .. .. | .. | 140.00 | 30.00 | 170.00 |
Hybrid Maize .. .. .. .. .. | .. | |||
Open Pollinated Maize .. .. .. | .. | |||
Wheat (Certified) .. .. .. .. | .. | |||
Wheat (Standard) .. .. .. .. | .. | |||
Barley (Certified) .. .. .. .. | .. | |||
Barley (Standard) .. .. .. .. | .. | |||
Triticale (Certified) .. .. .. .. | .. | |||
Triticale (Standard) .. .. .. .. | .. | |||
Oats .. .. .. .. .. | .. | |||
*Grasses (Certified) .. .. .. | .. | 140.00 | 30.00 | |
*Grasses (Standard) .. .. .. .. | .. | 140.00 | 30.00 | |
Sorghum (Certified) .. .. .. .. | .. | 170.00 | ||
Potatoes (Certified) .. .. .. .. | .. | 170.00 | ||
Potatoes (Standard) .. .. .. .. | .. | |||
*Hybrid Sunflower .. .. .. .. | .. | 17.00 | 170.00 | |
*Open Pollination Sunflower .. .. | .. | 30.00 | 170.00 | |
*Rape Seed .. .. .. .. .. | .. | 140.00 | 30.00 | |
*Sanfflower .. .. .. .. .. | .. | 140.00 | 30.00 | |
*Beans (Certified) .. .. .. .. | .. | 170.00 | ||
*Beans (Standard) .. .. .. .. | .. | 170.00 | ||
*Peas .. .. .. .. .. | .. | 170.00 | ||
*Vegetables (Certified) .. .. .. | .. | 140.00 | 30.00 | |
*Vegetables (Standard) .. .. .. | .. | 140.00 | 30.00 | |
*Rye Grass .. .. .. .. .. | .. | 140.00 | 30.00 |
Foot note.—Regularly Imposed crops are marked*
FIFTH SCHEDULE—(Contd.)
LABORATORY SEED TESTING FEES (KSH.) PER SAMPLE
Crops Under Certification | Purity, Germination Moisture Content and Seed Health | Resampling and Re-Testing |
---|---|---|
Inbred Maize | 125 | 60.00 |
Hybrid Maize | 125 | 60.00 |
Open Pollinated Maize | 125 | 60.00 |
Wheat (Certified) | 125 | 60.00 |
Wheat (Standard) | 125 | 60.00 |
Barley (Certified) | 125 | 60.00 |
Barley (Standard) | 125 | 60.00 |
Oats | 125 | 60.00 |
Grasses (Certified) | 250 | 115.00 |
Grasses (Standard) | 125 | 115.00 |
Sorghum (Certified) | 125 | 90.00 |
Sorghum (Standard) | 125 | 90.00 |
Potatoes (Certified) | 125 | — |
Potatoes (Standard) | 125 | — |
Hybrid Sunflower | 125 | 60.00 |
Open Pollinated Sunflower | 125 | 60.00 |
Safflower | 125 | 60.00 |
Beans (Certified) | 125 | 70.00 |
Beans (Standard) | 125 | 70.00 |
Peas | 125 | 70.00 |
Rape Seed | 125 | 70.00 |
Vegetables (Certified) | 125 | 70.00 |
Vegetables (Standard) | 125 | 70.00 |
Rye Grass | 125 | 115.00 |
Flowers | 125 | 90.00 |
FIFTH SCHEDULE—(Contd.)
REGISTRATION FEES (KSH.)
Application fees | Annual fees | |
---|---|---|
1. Seed Merchant | 57,500.00 | 10,000.00 |
2. Seed Grower | 200.00 | 100.00 |
3. Seed Sellers | ||
(a) Agent | 120,000.00 | 30,000.00 |
(b) Sub-Agent | 5,000.00 | 3,000.00 |
(c) Stockist | 150.00 | 50.00 |
NOTE.—All payments must be made in crossed cheque in the name of the Director N.S.Q.C.S.
(r. 7 (1))
FORM SR 1 SIXTH SCHEDULE
REPUBLIC OF KENYA
NATIONAL SEED QUALITY CONTROL SERVICE
APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION AS A SEED GROWER
To: The Director, N.S.Q.C.S. P.O.
Box 1679
NAKURU I, ………………………………………………………………………………………….. (full name) being the owner/lessee of ………………………….. hectares of L.R. No. ………………. .situated in the ……………………………………………………………………………………….. Division of …………………………..……………….. District do hereby apply to be registered as a Seed Grower for ……………………………….……... crop. I have/have not been a seed grower in the past and I have adequate storage facilities to handle the resultant seed.
*The field where I intend to grow the seed crop was previously under
....................................................................................................…………………..
*Do you have adequate isolation? Yes/No
*Do you have enough labour to detassel, rogue, grade, etc.? Yes/No
*If you are a contracted grower, have you been made aware that only seed that has met the minimum standards shall be accepted by the merchant? Yes/No
*If this application is successful you will be required to furnish the details of the crop Form SR 5.
I enclose a non-refundable fee of two hundred shillings (KSh. 200) in a form of cheque in payment of this registration.
*Delete the inapplicable.
Date ………………………….. Signature ……………………………….
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Application Received ………………………………….
Decision: Approved/Rejected Reg. No. ………………
Note.—Secretary seed growers allocation panel shall notify both the unsuccessful and successful
applicants.
[Subsidiary]
(r. 8 (2))
FORM SR 2
SIXTH SCHEDULE—(Contd.)
REPUBLIC OF KENYA
NATIONAL SEED QUALITY CONTROL SERVICE
CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION AS SEED GROWER
Registration No. …………………………………….
To …………………………………………………………………………………. (Name)
of ………………………………………………………………………………… (Address)
You are hereby registered as a Seed Grower to grow ………………………. hectares
of …………………………… (species) on your farm at ………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………….. This registration is valid from …………………., 19.……. to ………….., 19 ……….. Signature …………………………… Date …………………………..
Director, N.S.Q.C.S.
[Subsidiary]
(r. 9 (2))
FORM SR 3 SIXTH SCHEDULE—(Contd.)
REPUBLIC OF KENYA
NATIONAL SEED QUALITY CONTROL SERVICE
APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION AS A SEED MERCHANT To:
The Secretary,
Seed Regulation Committee,
P.O. Box 1679,
NAKURU. I/We hereby apply to be registered as a Seed Merchant under the Name ………………………………………………………………………………………. Postal Address …………………………………………………………………………….. Telephone number …..…………………………………………………………………….. Location of the premises …………………………………………………………………… I/We wish to deal in:
(iii) Marketing
(Please tick)
(ii) Do you have an agent, sub-agent and stockist? .. Yes/No.
(iii) Does your agent, sub-agent and stockist have an agreement with you for distributing seed on your behalf? .. Yes/No.
(vii) Do they understand that seed is living and should not be mixed with dangerous chemicals, kept in moist floors, too high humidity and excessive temperatures? .. Yes/No.
(viii) Do they make sales returns to you? .. .. Yes/No.
(ix) Do they know that packets/containers should not be opened, i.e. sell seed in the whole units as packed by you? Yes/No.
SIXTH SCHEDULE—(Contd.)
APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION AS A SEED MERCHANT—(Contd.)
The seed will be kept in a store where adequate provisions are available to separate the various seed lots and where no other articles will be kept which could have an adverse effect on the quality of the seeds.
At anytime during official working hours, even without previous appointment, I/we will allow the inspector(s) of the entry of the seed store(s) and thereby provide them/him/her with the facilities necessary to carry out the inspection work as laid down in Seed Regulations. In addition, I/we will send a stock list of all seed lots in our stores on 15th May and 15th November or at such a date as can be mutually agreed upon between the Director, N.S.Q.C.S. and ourselves.
I/we enclose the sum of fifty-seven thousand five hundred shillings (KSh. 57,500) only in payment for this registration in form of a cheque payable to the Director, N.S.Q.C.S.
Declarance: In signing this application, I/we also declare that I/we are conversant with and shall observe the various clauses and conditions of the Seed Regulations.
Date ……………………… Signature …………………………….
Note.—Secretary seed committee shall inform the unsuccessful applicants and shall send back their cheque to them.
(r. 9 (4))
FORM SR 4 SIXTH SCHEDULE—(Contd.)
REPUBLIC OF KENYA
NATIONAL SEED QUALITY CONTROL SERVICE
CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION AS A SEED MERCHANT/PROCESSOR
S/No. ………………………………….
For the year 19…………………………
Company ………………………………………………………………………………………
Postal Address …………………………………………………………………………………
Tel. No. ………………………………………………………………………………………..
Location of premises …………………………………………………………………………..
For the category of (i) Agricultural crops
(ii) Horticultural crops Registration No. ……………………………………………………………………………….
Note.—If your renewal is not done for two consecutive years, you shall lose your status and apply a new.
Signature ………………………………. Date ………………………….
Director, N.S.Q.C.S.
[Subsidiary]
(r. 11 (1))
FORM SR 5 SIXTH SCHEDULE—(Contd.)
REPUBLIC OF KENYA
NATIONAL SEED QUALITY CONTROL SERVICE
To: The National Seed Quality Control Service,
P.O. Box 1679,
NAKURU
APPLICATION FOR FIELD INSPECTION OF A SEED CROP
[Subsidiary]
SIXTH SCHEDULE—(Contd.)
APPLICATION FOR FIELD INSPECTION OF A SEED CROP—(Contd.)
FARM MAP AND LOCATION
Crop No. | Variety | Date Planted | Approximate Date of Harvest | Previous Cropping for the 3 Seasons |
---|---|---|---|---|
1. | ||||
2. | ||||
3. | ||||
4. | ||||
5. | ||||
6. |
Date ……………………………… Signature of Applicant ………..………………
FORM SR 6 SIXTH SCHEDULE—(Contd.) (r. 11(5)
REPUBLIC OF KENYA
NATIONAL SEED QUALITY CONTROL SERVICE
FIRST INSPECTION RESULT
Growers Name …………………………………… and No. …………………………… Species ....................……………… Variety ………………… Crop No. ………………. Class ……………………………… hectares …………………………………………… Does the crop have proper cultivar characteristics ……………………………………..
Counts | off-types | Diseases | Other Features | Noxious | Other Crops Weeds |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | |||||
2. | |||||
3. | |||||
4. | |||||
5. | |||||
6. | |||||
Total | |||||
Average | |||||
Percentage | |||||
Identity |
The isolation distance/time of ……………………. days/meters is adequate/inadequate and should
be corrected.
General condition of crop, e.g. drought, crop husbandry, etc. ………………………………..
………………………………………………………………………………………..………..
Further remarks ……………………………………………………………………………….
.....................................................................................................................................................
Estimated yield …………....................................... bags/hectares.
This crop is approved/rejected.
Signature of seed grower or representative ……………………….. Date ………………………….
Signature ……………..…..………………. Date ….……………….. Director, N.S.Q.C.S.
FORM SR 6A SIXTH SCHEDULE—(Contd.) (r. 11 (7))
REPUBLIC OF KENYA
NATIONAL SEED QUALITY CONTROL SERVICE
FINAL FIELD INSPECTION
Growers Name …………………………………… and No. ……………………………… Species …………………………………… Variety …………………… Crop No. ………. Class ………………………………. hectares ……………………………………………….
Factor | 1st. Inspection | 2nd Inspection | 3rd Inspection | Total No. or % |
---|---|---|---|---|
Off-types | ||||
Diseases | ||||
Tassels | ||||
Weeds | ||||
Other Crops | ||||
Others (Specify) |
Remarks ...............................................................................................................................................…… ...............................................................................……………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………….
This crop is approved/rejected. | ||
---|---|---|
Date ………………………….. | Signature ………………………………… | |
Director, N.S.Q.C.S. | ||
[Subsidiary] | ||
FORM SR 7 | SIXTH SCHEDULE—(Contd.) | (r. 11 (10)) |
REPUBLIC OF KENYA
NATIONAL SEED QUALITY CONTROL SERVICE
SEEDS TRANSPORT ORDER
M/s. …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Farm ……………………………………………………………………………………………. You may transport for processing ……………………………………… bags of your seed crop from ……………………….. to …………………… on ………………….……., 19………..
Species ………………………………………….
Variety ………………………………………….
Crop Nos. ………………………………………
Which have been clearly identified with
………………………………………….
(state type of identification) ………………………………… Date……………………………
Director, N.S.Q.C.S.
Note.—This order does not revoke the Movement Permit of scheduled crops obtainable from
N.C.P.B. or K.G.G.C.U.
FORM SR 8 | SIXTH SCHEDULE—(CONTD.) | [Subsidiary] (r. 14 (2)) |
REPUBLIC OF KENYA | ||
NATIONAL SEED QUALITY CONTROL SERVICE | ||
WORK ORDER FOR |
The following lot has been cleared and must be inspected for processing.
Merchant ………………………………………………………………………………………..
Grower No. .............................. and Name .......................... Date of Issue......…………………
Species ………………………………….. Variety …………………………………………….
Generation ……………………………Weight of lot before processing ………………….. kg.
Quantity ………………………………….. Cleaning ……………………………………… %
Lot No. ………………………….. Provision germination ………………………………… %
No. of Labels | Serial Nos. of Labels Issue | No. Of Unused Labels | Date of Sealing | No S. of Seals Used | Containers | Sample No. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Remarks if any ….................................................................….................................................... ........................................................................................................................................................ ............................................................................………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………….. The Inspector …………………………..
Place ……………………………………
Date …………………………………….
[Subsidiary] | ||
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FORM SR 9 | SIXTH SCHEDULE—(Contd.) | (r. 14 (2)) |
REPUBLIC OF KENYA | ||
NATIONAL SEED QUALITY CONTROL SERVICE | ||
REQUEST FOR TESTING OF A SEED SAMPLE | ||
To: |
The Official Seed Tester,
National Seed Quality Control Service,
P.O. Box 1679,
NAKURU. The attached sample is enclosed herewith for testing
A. Details of Sample
(e.g. noxious weeds, seed borne diseases observed in field)
B. Test required*
PURITY/GERMINATION/MOISTURE/INJURIOUS WEEDS/DISEASE/ PESTS
Test to be paid for by ……………………………….. P.O. Box …………………………. Copies to: National Seed Quality Control Service,
I certify that this sample was drawn by me in the prescribed manner. ..........................................
The Sampler
Date ……………………………. *To be deleted as necessary.
FORM SR 10A | SIXTH SCHEDULE—(Contd.) | [Subsidiary] (r. 14 (3) (b)) |
REPUBLIC OF KENYA | ||
NATIONAL SEED QUALITY CONTROL SERVICE OFFICIAL SEED TESTING STATION | ||
SEED TESTING CERTIFICATE |
OFFICIAL SAMPLE: Date received: | TEST NUMBER | ||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lot Number: Weight of lot: | |||||||||||||||||
Crop species and variety: As stated by Seed Inspector | |||||||||||||||||
Country of origin: | |||||||||||||||||
RESULTS OF ANALYSIS | |||||||||||||||||
Purity | Germination | Pure germin-at ing Seeds PxG 100 % | Moisture % | ||||||||||||||
Pure Seed (P) % | Inert Matter (1) % | other crop Seeds (2) % | Weed Seeds (3) % | First Count | Capacity (G) | Hard % | Fresh ungerm Seeds % | remainder % | |||||||||
days | % | days | % |
Special test | |||
---|---|---|---|
Paid | Copies to (1) (2) | ||
Deposit | |||
Govt. | |||
Unpaid |
*Incl. …………………………………….% abnormal sprouts of which …………….. % broken germs. NOTE: Marketable or not marketable
Official Seed Tester
Date ………………………………….
Director, N.S.Q.C.S. Seed Testing Laboratory
Any inquiries concerning this test must quote Test number.
FORM SR 10B | SIXTH SCHEDULE—(Contd.) | [Subsidiary] (r. 14 (3) (b)) |
REPUBLIC OF KENYA | ||
NATIONAL SEED QUALITY CONTROL SERVICE OFFICIAL SEED TESTING STATION | ||
TEST REPORT |
PRINCIPAL SAMPLE: Report on private samples are for the information to the sender only. Date received: | TEST NUMBER | |||||||||||||||
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Lot Number: Weight of lot: | ||||||||||||||||
Crop species and variety: As stated by Seed Inspector | ||||||||||||||||
Country of origin: | ||||||||||||||||
RESULTS OF ANALYSIS | ||||||||||||||||
Purity | Germination | Pure germin-at ing Seeds PxG 100 % | Moisture % | |||||||||||||
Pure Seed (P) % | Inert Matter (1) % | other crop Seeds (2) % | Weed Seeds (3) % | First Count | Capacity (G) | Hard % | Fresh ungerm Seeds % | remainder % | ||||||||
days | % | days | % |
*Incl. …………………………………….% abnormal sprouts of which …………….. % broken germs.
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Official Seed Tester | |
Date …………………………………. | |
Director, N.S.Q.C.S. | |
Seed Testing Laboratory | |
Paid | Copies to |
Deposit | (1) |
Govt. | (2) |
Unpaid | Any inquiries concerning this test must quote |
Test number. |
FORM SR 11 SIXTH SCHEDULE—(Contd.) (r. 15 (2) (c))
REPUBLIC OF KENYA
NATIONAL SEED QUALITY CONTROL SERVICE
STOP-SALE ORDER
Date ………………………… Merchant …………………………………………………………………………………………...….
Address …………………………………………………………………………………….…………
The following lots of seeds are found to be in violation of Seed Regulations:
Species | Variety | Lot No. | No. of Containers | Quantity | Kind of Violation | Sampled | |
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Yes | No | ||||||
By this notice you are ordered to hold/these lot/lots of seed in tact at: ……………………………
………....................................................................................………........ until compliance with the law has been achieved and the seed has been released from this order.
As soon as steps have been taken to remove the violation, please advise:
Director,
National Seed Quality Control Service,
P.O. Box 1679, Nakuru Tel. ...........................................................
…………………………………………. Other instructions …………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………………
Signed ………………………..
Inspector ……………………..
Date …………………………..
FORM SR 12 SIXTH SCHEDULE—(Contd.) (r. 18 (1) (a))
REPUBLIC OF KENYA
NATIONAL SEED QUALITY CONTROL SERVICE
APPLICATION FOR A SEED SELLER’S LICENCE
The National Seed Quality Control Service
P.O. Box 1679 NAKURU Applicant ………………………………………………………………………………………. Address ………………………………………………………………………………………… I hereby apply for seed seller’s licence as an agent/stockist. Name and address of premises …………………………………………………………………. Sub-location ………………………. Location ……………….. Division …………………….. District ……………………………………………………….. Species to be sold ……………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………. Storage facilities ……………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………. Date …………………………… Signature ……………………………………………………
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Application received on ………………………………………………………………………. Premises inspected by ………………………………………………………………………… Decision Approved Rejected Licence No. …………………………………………. Date ………………………………….. Signature ……………………………….. Director (N.S.Q.C.S.)
FORM SR 13 SIXTH SCHEDULE—(Contd.) (r. 18 (1) (b))
REPUBLIC OF KENYA
NATIONAL SEED QUALITY CONTROL SERVICE
P.O. Box 1679, NAKURU
SEED SELLER’S LICENCE
Licence No. ……………………………………………………………………………………..
A seed seller’s licence as an agent/sub-agent/stockist is hereby granted to
(Name) …………………………………………………………………………………………
(Address) ……………………………………………………………………………………….
for trading of seeds at (Name of premises)
of the period ……………………………, 19 .……. to ……………………………..,19 .……
This licence is subject to the following conditions:
4. Seed will be kept away from chemicals and such other substances as can be injurious to the seed.
5. Upon licensing the licencee shall
(a) Pay appropriate fee.
(b) Renew the licence upon expiry. Date …………………………………….. ……………………………………….
Director, N.S.Q.C.S.
[Subsidiary]
FORM SR 14 SIXTH SCHEDULE—(Contd.) (r. 20 (1) (b))
REPUBLIC OF KENYA
NATIONAL SEED QUALITY CONTROL SERVICE
NOTICE TO IMPORT/EXPORT
To: The National Seed Quality Control Service,
P.O. Box 1679,
Nakuru.
I/We hereby apply to the import/export the seeds as described below in accordance with the terms laid down in the Seeds and Plant Varieties Act, and the Seeds Regulations made there in.
Crops species | Variety | Category | Weight in kg. |
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SIXTH SCHEDULE—(Contd.)
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
(1) Recommendation of the Director, N.S.Q.C.S.
I have examined the application and I have established that:
Name …………………………………………
Signature ……………………………………
Director, N.S.Q.C.S.
Note.—This is subject to approval by the Director of Agriculture and the Ministry of Supplies and Marketing.
FORM SR 15 SIXTH SCHEDULE—(Contd.) (r. 20 (1) (b))
REPUBLIC OF KENYA
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE
P.O. Box 30028, NAIROBI
SEED IMPORT/EXPORT PERMIT
(Seeds and Plant Varieties Act, 1972) S/No. ............................
Permit No. ...........................................................................................................................................
Date .................................................................................................................................................... .
Permission is hereby granted to ...........................................................................................................
of .........................................................................................................................................................
with N.S.Q.C.S. Registration No. ........................................................................................................
to import from .....................................................................................................................................
the following seeds:
Species | Variety | Category | Weight in kg. |
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subject to the following conditions:
1. The consignment of seed shall be accompanied by—
(1)Phytosantiary and certificate.
(2)International Orange (I.S.T.A.) certificates
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Signature .................................................
Permanent Secretary Ministry of Agriculture
c.c. The Director, National Seed Quality Control Services,
P.O. Box 1679,
Nakuru.