b"NATIONAL PERSPECTIVEUruguay: Asociacin Nacional de Productores deUruguay: Cmara Uruguaya Semillas (ANAPROSE) de Semillas (CUS)Rodolfo Fonseca, General ManagerAgustin Damboriarena, General Managerwww.anaprose.com.uy www.cus.org.uySW: Can you describe ANAPROSE? SW: Can you describe CUS?Fonseca: ANAPROSE, UruguaysDamboriarena: The Uruguayan Chamber of Seeds (CUS) is a National Seed Producers Associationcivil association that brings together Uruguay's main companies founded in 1964 and a legal entity sincewhose activities are related to 1992, brings together 17 seed-produc- the development, production, ing companies in Uruguay, includingprocessing and marketing commercial companies and cooperatives.of seeds. It currently has 39 members, representing the SW: What are ANAPROSEs key priorities? wheat, barley, rice, soybean, Fonseca: ANAPROSE's mission is to promote an appropriatecorn, sorghum, sunflower, regulatory framework, generate sectoral information, developforage, vegetable and cannabis/hemp sectors.technical and human resource capacities, and foster collabora-tion among sectoral actors. SW: What are ANAPROSEs key priorities?ANAPROSE is currently focused on strengthening theDamboriarena: CUS promotes the use of high-quality legal seed National Seed Institute (INASE) to control the market and reduceand the incorporation of cutting-edge technology in its produc-informal seed trade. It is also involved in basic seed multiplicationtion process. It promotes the development and strengthening of through an agreement with INIA, which has made it possible tonational and international markets, and the achievement of the supply the seed market and generate higher-value business forbest conditions to enhance the commercial activity of the seed its members. industry. We contribute to the development, compliance and The generation of information and training are current priori- dissemination of regulatory, phytosanitary and technical stand-ties, with efforts in the areas of seed production, environmentalards related to seeds. We are committed to the generation and impact and carbon footprint. ANAPROSE also works to facilitateresponsible use of agricultural biotechnology. This translates not its members' access to different markets, working strongly withonly in our communications, training and technical assistance in Brazil and seeking to open new export markets.biotechnology, and biosafety issues, but also in their protection. In terms of collaboration, ANAPROSE has contributed sig- For two decades we have been leading the Insect Resistance nificantly to the development of the Seed Law and the creationManagement (IRM) program in corn, with excellent results. On of INASE, as well as actively participating in planning certifiedthis basis, we represent and defend the interests of our mem-seed production and national research through INIA's Regionalbers, serving as a liaison with both public and private institutions Advisory Councils. to promote the growth of the sector and the commercialization Through our vision of being a transparent and representativeof quality seeds.SWorganization, ANAPROSE continuously promotes the production of quality seeds, establishing standards that guarantee their qual-ity, supporting research and genetic improvement. The association strives to be a protagonist in the development of the seed sector, consolidating this sector with great potential in Uruguay.SW22/ SEEDWORLD.COMLATAM"