International Development Grant
Soc Trang Herd and Crop Quality
Project Number: CA-3-A032157002
Status: Closed
Country/Region:
Maximum Contribution: $2,541,077.00
Start Date: April 15, 2005
End Date: March 31, 2010
Duration: 5.0 years
Project Description
This project focuses on improving the quality value and profitability of animal and crop products in the province of Soc Trang. It supports more sustainable production development of higher quality agriculture products and certification of animal and crop products. More specifically it addresses animal and crop variety and breed improvement performance recording systems animal husbandry methods and enhances animal and crop production regimes. In addition the project targets the introduction and acceptance of codes of practice and quality grades standards accompanied by the introduction of quality price premiums as a basis for payment thus enhancing the marketability and returns from production of higher quality certified agricultural products.
Progress & Results Achieved
Results obtained as of the end of the project include: this project has had a strong impact on the development of fragrant rice production and markets in the province of Soc Trang as well as the development of well-established seed supply sources. 50 percent of the 45 000 hectares reached by the project now produce fragrant rice varieties which can bring on average 40 percent more profit to farmers. The project has also contributed to improving the breeds and varieties of animal products and the development of improved animal production models in the province. Up to 1 887 piglets have been born using imported breeder pigs from Canada.
Key Information
Executing Agency:
People's Committee of SocTrang Province
Reporting Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Program:
OGM Indo-Pacific
Last Modified:
September 19, 2025
Development Classifications
DAC Sector:
Aid Type: Project-type interventions
Collaboration: Bilateral
Finance Type: Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation
Selection Mechanism:
Pre-APP