Seed Quality
Purity, germination and moisture standards help ensure consistent crop establishment and stronger field outcomes.
Field Integrity
Isolation distances and varietal checks reduce mixing and preserve the identity of each crop variety in the field.
Quality Assurance
Regular evaluation helps growers assess crop health, disease risk and overall production reliability before harvest.
Quality Framework
Clear standards for farmers, partners, and investors
Seed Quality Standards
Benchmarks for purity, germination, moisture, and inert matter support better seed performance and farmer confidence.
Field Integrity
Isolation spacing, varietal purity and crop health checks keep the field aligned with quality and commercial needs.
Investor & Partner View
Structured quality rules provide stronger oversight for scale-up, commercialization and long-term agricultural investment confidence.
Reference Document
Bangladesh Seed and Fisheries Quality Framework
This document outlines the regulatory and quality foundation behind seed valuation, varietal standards and performance evaluation for a more transparent agricultural ecosystem.
- Seed classification and minimum quality thresholds
- Field standard and varietal purity evaluation
- Evidence-based framework for farm and investment decisions
Seed Standard
| Factor | Foundation | Certified | TLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Pure seed (Min. % by wt.) | 97.0 | 97.0 | 96.0 |
| 2. Inert matter (Max. % by wt.) | 2.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| 3. Other seed (Max. % by wt.) a) Other crop seed (Max. No. in total; whole sample will be tested) b) Total weed seed (Max. No. in total; whole sample will be tested) |
1.0 5/Kg 8/Kg |
1.0 5/Kg 8/Kg |
1.0 10/Kg 10/Kg |
| 4. Germination (Min. %) | 80.0 | 80.0 | 80.0 |
| 5. Moisture content (Max. %) | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 |
Field Standard
| Factor | Foundation | Certified | TLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Isolation distance (in meter) | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| 2. Other crop plants (Max. % by No.) | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| 3. Other varieties (Max. % by No.) | 0.1 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| 4. Weed plants (Obnoxious Max. % by No.) a) Wild rice/Red rice (ঝরা ধান/বন্য ধান) b) Burnyard grass (শ্যামা ঘাস) |
0.01 | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| 5. Plants infected by seed borne diseases (Max. % of infected plants) | 10.0 | 20.0 | 20.0 |
6. General condition of crop: If the field crops are severely damaged or lodged and irregularly flowered, making crop assessment difficult to judge true varietal purity, the crop is rejected.
01
Inspect
Review seed cleanliness, purity and moisture before any processing or distribution begins.
02
Test
Measure germination and identify any contamination that could affect crop performance.
03
Assess
Check varietal purity, crop health and isolation to maintain field integrity and quality.
04
Recommend
Provide field guidance and quality decisions that support better yield stability and farmer confidence.