CAEN Code 0164: Seed processing for propagation

Includes

This class includes all post-harvest activities aimed at improving the propagation quality of seed through the removal of non-seed materials, undersized, mechanically or insect-damaged, and immature seeds, as well as reducing seed moisture to a safe level for storage. This activity includes the drying, cleaning, grading, and treating of seeds until they are marketed. The treatment of genetically modified seeds is included here.

This class excludes:

  • growing of seeds, see groups 011 and 012 - processing of seeds to obtain oil, see CAEN 1041
  • research to develop or modify new forms of seeds, see CAEN 7211