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Seed Co sees revenue jump despite climate pressures

Seed Co seeds
Seed Co seeds

Despite two consecutive years of drought, which often dampens the demand for seeds, local seed manufacturer Seed Co Botswana has seen a positive jump in its core financial metrics underpinned by a growth in revenue, defying tough climatic conditions.

The company reported a 38% rise in revenue to $5.6 million, supported by a 14% growth in volumes underpinned by the government subsidy programme and an effectively executed sales strategy. This drove a 60% surge in profit-after-tax to $0.9 million.

In its latest annual report the company noted that the growth in its books was supported by governments skin being in the game for farmers through an array of subsidy programmes that aim to bolster local food production.

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