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CUestions to the author:
FR:lM: F. Kasim
Q What is the policy of private sector for hybrid developtargeted to marginal
envi rorvnents such as acid soi1s?
A We need to clarify what we mean by marginal. If marginal means a small area then
it will be addressed accordingly, if it is a large area then we will allocate resources
needed. Envi rorvnents are evaluated based on market opportunity and not on the degree of
challenge to providing product for that market.
FROM: M. Morris
Q Does Pioneer have "rules of thumb" for defining potential markets (in terms of
minimum area, nunber of farmers,or voll.lll8 of seed sales)?
A No, Pioneer does not have "rules of thumb" for nunber of farmers, or volune of
seed or minimum area. If we can leverage our resources and provide products profitably to
farmers, then the "size" is not a determining factor. ..
FR:lM : Derek Byerlee
Q Do you have intellectual property rights for single crosses in Thailand?
A No, we do not. This matter is in the process of being settled. .But we have
informal punishment as a social punishment.
FR:lM R. S. Paroda
Q What is the policy of the government for promoting single crosses in Thailand?
A The trend of hybrid adaptation is single cross (SX) hybrid. SO Thai government
has to support SX hybrid to produce higher Yield, otherwise we will import corn grain very
soon.
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