The CompanyEast-West Seed is the market leader for tropical vegetable seeds in Asia and expanding rapidly in Africa and Latin America. The privately-owned company has played an important role in the development and improvement of tropical vegetable varieties in Southeast Asia and other tropical countries. When Dutch seedsman Simon Groot and Filipino seed trader Benito Domingo founded the company in 1982 in Lipa City, Batangas, Philippines, they set out to improve the income of smallholder farmers in the tropics through high-quality seeds.East-West Seed develops vegetable varieties that are adapted to tropical markets and growing conditions and generate increased yield and productivity for farmers. In addition, the company educates farmers and helps them to maximize their yield and income through better knowledge on vegetable production.In the Philippines, East-West Seed has three R&D establishments, two in Batangas, and one in Bukidnon, and its local head office is located in San Rafael, Bulacan.Product and TechnologiesSeeds of hybrid (F1) and Open Pollinated Varieties (OPV)Hortanova and Gilas Greenhouse and accessories, plastic mulch and trellising netsFarm Ready seedlingsYear-round vegetable production trainingAppropriate and proven technologies disseminated through field activitiesPeopleEWS consists of passionate teams who value learning & innovation and most importantly, strongly believe in serving our farmers.
The CompanyEast-West Seed is the market leader for tropical vegetable seeds in Asia and expanding rapidly in Africa and Latin America. The privately-owned company has played an important role in the development and improvement of tropical vegetable varieties in Southeast Asia and other tropical countries. When Dutch seedsman Simon Groot and Filipino seed trader Benito Domingo founded the company in 1982 in Lipa City, Batangas, Philippines, they set out to improve the income of smallholder farmers in the tropics through high-quality seeds.East-West Seed develops vegetable varieties that are adapted to tropical markets and growing conditions and generate increased yield and productivity for farmers. In addition, the company educates farmers and helps them to maximize their yield and income through better knowledge on vegetable production.In the Philippines, East-West Seed has three R&D establishments, two in Batangas, and one in Bukidnon, and its local head office is located in San Rafael, Bulacan.Product and TechnologiesSeeds of hybrid (F1) and Open Pollinated Varieties (OPV)Hortanova and Gilas Greenhouse and accessories, plastic mulch and trellising netsFarm Ready seedlingsYear-round vegetable production trainingAppropriate and proven technologies disseminated through field activitiesPeopleEWS consists of passionate teams who value learning & innovation and most importantly, strongly believe in serving our farmers.
The CompanyEast-West Seed is the market leader for tropical vegetable seeds in Asia and expanding rapidly in Africa and Latin America. The privately-owned company has played an important role in the development and improvement of tropical vegetable varieties in Southeast Asia and other tropical countries. When Dutch seedsman Simon Groot and Filipino seed trader Benito Domingo founded the company in 1982 in Lipa City, Batangas, Philippines, they set out to improve the income of smallholder farmers in the tropics through high-quality seeds.East-West Seed develops vegetable varieties that are adapted to tropical markets and growing conditions and generate increased yield and productivity for farmers. In addition, the company educates farmers and helps them to maximize their yield and income through better knowledge on vegetable production.In the Philippines, East-West Seed has three R&D establishments, two in Batangas, and one in Bukidnon, and its local head office is located in San Rafael, Bulacan.Product and TechnologiesSeeds of hybrid (F1) and Open Pollinated Varieties (OPV)Hortanova and Gilas Greenhouse and accessories, plastic mulch and trellising netsFarm Ready seedlingsYear-round vegetable production trainingAppropriate and proven technologies disseminated through field activitiesPeopleEWS consists of passionate teams who value learning & innovation and most importantly, strongly believe in serving our farmers.