Grain Guide 2018

Steps to address seed quality problems Contact persons Eastern Cape regional representatives: Gerald Jack: Port Elizabeth, 041 484 2725 Felicity Daniels: Port Elizabeth, 041 484 2725 Free State regional representative: Zanele Buhlungu: Bloemfontein, 051 406 0967 Gauteng regional representative: Christo Botha: Pretoria, 012 319 6139 Western Cape regional representative: Christo Gouws: Stellenbosch, 021 809 1709  Contact DAFF if the matter is still not solved.  A trade control investigation in terms of the Plant Improvement Act will be carried out. DAFF ALSO HAVE THE FOLLOWING TIPS:  Producers are recommended to keep record of batch code numbers.  When purchasing seed, request an analysis certificate of the quality of the seed lot concerned, issued by a registered laboratory.  Producers are advised to retain the actual bag containing all the necessary traceable information for reference purposes. Contact the seed repre­ sentative and insist an investigation on site. Contact an independent scientist to do an investigation on site. Keep a record of dates and conversations. Inform Grain SA if the seed company cannot provide the required attention and solutions for the relevant problems. Gather and write down as much information as possible, take photos or make videos to refer back to later. If you suspect or experience any problems with seed quality, you should take the following steps: If the problem is not resolved, do not wait too long before considering the steps below: 1 1 2 2 3 Corné Louw, senior economist: Inputs, Grain SA 25 Seed