Establishment
2012
General Manager
Jalel LAOUINI
Sosem: For sustainable, eco-responsible agriculture
Established in 2012, the Selected Seeds Company (Société des Semences Sélectionnées, SOSEM) aims tp aims to contribute to food self-sufficiency in Tunisia by preserving and improving the gene pool of local seeds.
Through its SOSEM brand, the company develops, produces and markets cereal and legume seeds rigorously selected for their agronomic performance and their adaptation to the region’s specific soil and climatic conditions.
In close collaboration with Tunisia's National Institute for Agronomic Research (INRAT), SOSEM has succeeded in maintaining dozens of genetically stable new varieties of wheat, legumes and fodder seeds.
Today, SOSEM provides farmers with an extensive array of over 40 varieties, adapted to the specific features of each region, able to achieving record-breaking yields: (100) quintals / hectare in Kairouan and (90) quintals/ha in Sidi Yaiche, Gasfa, Beja, Jendouba, Bizerte etc.
SOSEM's activity is not limited to seed production and marketing. It also supports its seed-growing farmers through regular technical supervision, providing them with the advice and tools they need to fully harness the potential of their land.
By choosing SOSEM, farmers join forces with a trusted strategic partner, committed to profitable, resilient and environmentally-friendly agriculture.
| Company name | SOSEM |
| Establishment | 2012 |
| General Manager | Jalel LAOUINI |
| Sector | Agriculture and Animal Feed |
| Activity | Production of seeds and plants |
| Number of employees | 24 |
| Annual production capacity |
28,000 Tons |
