The importance of using certified seed

Abstract

Certified seed is produced from the seed of known genetic origin and genetic purity with controlled and tested production, processed and declared in accordance with the Law on Seeds. Production of certifi ed seed is carried out under the supervision of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environmental Protection, by seed producers formally listed in the Seed Register. Seed is processed in registered seed processing centres and quality is tested in laboratories accredited for seed testing. The organization authorized by the Ministry of Agriculture and Environmental Protection issues labels for packaging of certifi ed seed. The utilization of the genetic potential of varieties for quality and yield is achieved using certifi ed seed. High quality seed is a prerequisite for farmers seeking to achieve higher yields, and therefore higher profi ts.