The Zambia Seed Trade Association (ZASTA) was established in November, 1999 under the societies Act Cap 119 of Law of Zambia. It was fomed out of realization of the need and mutual benefit for members and the country to be derived from the effective and systematic exchange of information and exprience as well as mutual economic and technology,production,distribution and trade.ZASTA is affiliated to the African Seed Trade Association (AFSTA). The Zambia Seed Trade Association is non-political,non-governmental and non-profit making organisation.