Ukraine gets permit to supply beet seeds to EU market

Ukraine received a permit on January 31 to participate in international trade in another type of seeds, namely sugar beet and fodder beet seeds.

"Until now, Ukraine has been a participant in the four Seed Schemes of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), which are officially recognized as a tool for certification and international trade in seeds. In particular, the schemes refer to cereals, maize, sorghum and fibre species (crucifer and other oil species). Now the Sugar Beet and Fodder Beet Seed Scheme is added," the Ukrainian Agrarian Policy and Food Ministry's press service said.

Read alsoAgriculture ministry improves Ukraine’s grain forecastIt is noted that the decision to expand Ukraine's participation in the OECD Seed Schemes will pave the way for the country's sugar beet seeds supplies to the world market, increase the varietal purity of Ukrainian seed material, and ensure a growing yield of major agricultural plants.

UNIAN memo. According to the decision of the OECD Council of November 16, 2009, Ukraine was admitted to the list of participating countries with regard to the OECD Cereal, Maize and Sorghum Seed Schemes. Thus, it has the opportunity to participate in world trade in seeds using the OECD labels.

On December 19, 2014, Ukraine expanded its participation in the OECD Seed Certification Schemes intended for international trade, in particular in the Seed Scheme for Crucifer and Other Oil or Fibre Species.