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The seed industry is not well developed in Cambodia and faces challenges presented by a hot and humid climate. These include heavy rains and extreme weather conditions, resulting in high biotic pressure on crops. Further, farmers lack access to technology, post-harvest facilities and basic infrastructure, among other constraints.
Registered seed companies in the country supply seeds throughout the region. However, there is a growing need to increase farmers’ productivity by training them on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and other extension services.
The state-owned Cambodian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI) develops new rice varieties and produces foundation seed for rice, while the Agricultural Quality Improvement Project (AQIP) carries out seed production through contract farmers and sells seed on credit, among other extension services.
Strengthening public-private partnerships and further working towards becoming a member of UPOV will support the country’s plant breeding activities.
Twelve index companies report having a presence in the country, with four having testing locations. Of these, only East-West Seed, Limagrain and Known-You Seed carry our extension services.
Seed companies are encouraged to expand their business activities in Cambodia, thereby contributing to smallholder farmer development.
| Company | Crops in portfolio | Company activities in country | ||||||||||||
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Companies selected for the Access to Seeds Index |
Field crops |
Vegetables | Breeding location |
Testing location |
Seed production |
Processing location |
Sales | Extension services |
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| Advanta | ||||||||||||||
| Bejo | ||||||||||||||
| Bioseed | ||||||||||||||
| Charoen Pokphand | ||||||||||||||
| Corteva Agriscience | ||||||||||||||
| East-West Seed | ||||||||||||||
| Known-You Seed | ||||||||||||||
| Limagrain | ||||||||||||||
| Syngenta | ||||||||||||||
| Vinaseed | ||||||||||||||
Other index companies are also active in the country. However, country-specific information for these companies is not available or was provided under non-disclosure.
Other companies identified in the regional landscaping study and their activities
| Company | Crops in portfolio | Company activities in country | ||||||
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| Field crops |
Vegetable crops |
Breeding location |
Seed production |
Sales | ||||
| AQIP Seed Company | ||||||||
| Cambodian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI) | ||||||||
