China: Seeds project

In: Report, 5348-CHA

Abstract

Overview of the seed industry in China PR. The project would modernize facilities at 18 seed production, processing and distribution centres in twelve provinces and two autonomous regions. It would also strengthen operations of China's central seed agency, the NSC. The project would contribute to increased production of high quality seed for major food and cash crops and serve as a model for planned construction over the next two decades of over 300 modern seed centers. Cost estimates and financing. ICB procurement: processing and laboratory equipment, farm equipment and materials. Statistics, 1985-2014. (Econom. Voorlichtingsdienst)