Publication Code: RM5
by Suthad Setboonsarng, Saran Wattnutchariya and Banlu Phutigorn
The seed industry is an important
conduit for transferring new technology to the farmer. However, the majority of the seed
used in Thailand consists of seed saved by the farmers themselves. The public sector has
been active in agricultural research and in the transfer of new technology to the farmer
through its seed distribution program, especially for major crops such as rice, maize, and
soybean. The private sector has been active in the hybrid seed market, particularly the
vegetable and hybrid maize seed markets. This research monograph assesses the performance
of these two sectors and recommends their appropriate roles in Thailand's seed industry.
Printed in August 1991
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