France – the Leading European Producer, and World Exporter of Maize Seeds
An average of 80 000 hectares planted every year
An average production of 230 000 tons of certified seed every year
More than 2000 hybrids being multiplied
More than 60 percent of the production goes to export
3 300 multiplication growers and 25 unions
29 seed companies and 31 plants
The First European Producer and Exporter of Sorghum Seeds
An average of 700 hectares and a production of 1400 tons
160 multiplication growers
11 seed companies