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Seed Prodcution & Distribution

Seed production and distribution is one of the major activities of Cotton Development Board. CDB is the only producer of Breeder and Foundation seeds of cotton in Bangladesh. However, truthfully labeled cotton seed are produced under the supervision of CDB field officers through contact farmers. CDB ensures supply of 250 tons of quality cotton seed annually to the farmers which fulfill about 50% of the total requirement of cotton seed of the country. CDB produces breeder seed and foundation seed in two research centres and three seed multiplication farms. Truthfully labeled seed or certified standard seed are produced through contract farmers in selected and isolated seed production blocks. The seed cotton produced by the contact farmers is procured at a relatively higher price. The procured seed cotton is ginned at the ginning centers of CDB located at different seed multiplication farms and zones. After ginning, cotton seed is processed and stored in the ginning centers for distribution among the farmers in the next crop season. Seeds are distributed to the farmers through the unit and sub-unit offices.