Agriplus Mali

Stakeholder engagement
While the company undertakes stakeholder engagement activities with the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) on topics such as seed production and training of farmers, it can disclose how it identifies its most relevant stakeholders.

No relevant disclosure was found for the company in the genetic resources and intellectual property management measurement area.

Plant breeding activities in index regions and developing improved varieties of global crops
The company has collaborative breeding activities in Mali and has global field crops and vegetables in its product portfolio. The company has an opportunity to provide greater disclosure on its collaborative research projects in the index region.

Seed production activities in index region
The company has seed production activities in Mali, where it produces seeds of cereals and legumes. However, it has the opportunity to improve its performance in the area by providing evidence of how it involves local players in these activities.

Social and labour rights in seed production
The company does not disclose a policy committing to prohibit child and forced labour nor does it disclose a commitment to respect the health and safety of workers both when seed production is carried out by the company itself or through an intermediary. Furthermore, the company does not disclose that it pays its workers a living wage or requires its intermediaries to do so.

Distribution channels
The company has distribution channels in Mali, however, it has an opportunity to disclose how it services remote areas within the index country.

Diverse portfolio
While the company has vegetables and field crops in its portfolio in Mali, Agriplus can improve its disclosure related to the number of varieties and types of seeds it offers for each crop.

No relevant disclosure was found for the company in the capacity building measurement area.

Beans, dry
Maize
Rice, paddy
Sesame
Sorghum
Potato
Soya bean

Cabbage
Eggplant
Lettuce
Tomato
Carrot
Melon
Pepper (sweet)
Watermelon
Cucumber
Onion
Squash

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