General Information
Originally established as “Cong Ty Giong Cay Trong Phia Nam” in 1976, after restructuring and development, in 2002, the company was equitized and renamed Southern Seed Corporation with an initial charter capital of 60 billion VND. Currently, the charter capital is 150 billion VND.
Southern Seed Corporation specializes in research, production, and trading of various crop seeds and agricultural supplies.
* Main Activities:
- Research, production, trading, import, and export of various crop seeds.
- Production, trading, import, and export of agricultural products and materials.
- Seed testing. Inspection and certification of agricultural seed quality.
* Operational Areas:
The current operational areas include:
- Southeastern provinces, Central Coastal regions, and Central Highlands.
- Cambodia, Laos, and other regions.
Since January 2020, SSC has transferred the market of 13 provinces in the Mekong Delta to Vietnam Rice Company Limited (Vinarice), in which SSC holds 30% of Vinarice’s charter capital.
* Management Model:
Southern Seed Corporation operates under a management model built and organized according to the current Enterprise Law, with key structures including the General Meeting of Shareholders, the Board of Directors, the Supervisory Board, and the General Director.
As a public company that was listed on the stock market for a long time, the company strictly adheres to current regulations and guidelines regarding the structure of the Board of Directors and the role of the Supervisory Board.
* Development Orientation:
Maintain positive growth rate.
Focus on developing new products.
Average revenue growth: over 10% (exclusive product ratio by 2020 is 45%).
Market share goals:
• Leading the white corn market, increase purebred rice products in Mekong Delta.
• Develop domestic hybrid rice and gradually reduce imported hybrid rice; hybrid vegetable products.
Main Areas of Activity:
Research, Breeding, and Production of Crop Varieties
SSC focuses on researching and developing high-yield, high-quality product lines that can adapt to global climate change, aligning with global trends for safe and quality products.
Transfer Agricultural Technology Service
Research the application of genetic technology, cell technology, and new materials in breeding crop varieties, cultivation processes, biological products, post-harvest preservation technology, etc., to adapt to climate change and ensure food safety.
Agricultural Production and Business According to the Value Chain
Leveraging the advantages of being one of the top seed companies in Vietnam. With our technological strength, team, infrastructure, and production and consumption network, SSC has focused on building and fully controlling the rice value chain - from research, breeding quality varieties, cultivation systems, production, post-harvest technology, to commercialization.
