Recognizing the significant harm caused by seed piracy across various sectors, the Brazilian Association of the Trade of Seeds and Seedlings (ABCSEM) has established a dedicated Committee to Combat Piracy. This initiative brings together multiple member companies committed to tackling this issue.
The committee will serve as a centralized hub for gathering data, assessing challenges, and identifying solutions to mitigate the impacts of seed piracy, according to a press release.
“With end-to-end impacts, piracy affects the entire production chain, from industry, which invests high in research and technology to develop hybrid seeds, to agricultural production, compromising seed germination, seed health and vegetable production as a whole. In the commercial field, this practice also results in the offer of low-quality products to the consumer,” said Mariana Barreto, Executive Secretary of ABCSEM. “To combat it, joint action is essential, uniting information and inspection by the entire production chain and the responsible bodies.”
Throughout the year, the committee will convene regularly to implement strategies that deter illegal practices and educate producers about the risks of using counterfeit seeds. By fostering awareness and enhancing oversight, ABCSEM aims to strengthen the integrity of Brazil’s seed market.
Throughout the year, the Committee to Combat Piracy will implement initiatives to curb illegal seed practices, raise awareness among producers, and provide training on associated risks. Collaborative efforts with ABRASEM, the Ministry of Agriculture, and other national and international partners will strengthen actions against seed piracy across Brazil.
