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    Spring seed price

    Rights were granted in 2003 for Mascani.
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    Spring seed price

    Hi! Plant variety rights are granted for 25 years. A variety will be eligible for payment for the duration of that 25 years, unless the rights are terminated by the breeder. Hope that helps.
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    Spring seed price

    Olivia at BSPB here. Myself and other members of the team are happy to chat over the rules if you ever need clarification. You can call us on 01353 653209.
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    Spring seed short?

    We are aware of current conditions. Farm-saved seed is though defined in law as the product of a farmer’s own harvest re-sown on his own holding. The transfer of farm saved seed from one holding to another for sowing whether free, bartered or sold is transgressing the Plant Breeders Rights and...
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    Selling unused certified seed

    For someone to trade in seed of protected varieties they must have permission to do so. This is granted, by the holder of rights, in the form of a Sub-Licence, which is issued, on their behalf by BSPB Ltd. In addition, a license is also required to sell any seed from the ministry (APHA) for...
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    10 tonne of seed wheat to feed my chickens

    Please call the office if you'd like clarity on current seed legislation.
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    10 tonne of seed wheat to feed my chickens

    Just to remind you that IF you require seed for sowing, you need to purchase seed from a merchant.
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    Sustainable Potato Growing

    Hotter, drier climatic conditions and concerns over emerging pest and disease threats present challenges to potato growers throughout the UK. However, Director of Cygnet PB, Alistair Redpath explains that there is significant investment in breeding that should provide optimism for growers...
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    Plant breeders rejoice at Genetic Technology Bill progress

    Legislation to unlock new technologies that can help to boost food production and support farmers to grow more productive crops will return to Parliament today. The British Society of Plant Breeders (BSPB) has welcomed this, especially DEFRA’s statement today suggesting that the bill is “paving...
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    Plant breeders welcome plant genetics focus in ScotGov Ag Bill consultation, but urge science-based approach on gene editing

    Responding to the recent ScotGov consultation on a future Agriculture Bill for Scotland, the British Society of Plant Breeders (BSPB) has welcomed the document’s explicit focus on the importance of conserving plant genetic resources as the basis for the future resilience and sustainability of...
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    Maize variety selection for the 2023 growing season

    Nine new varieties have been added to the British Society of Plant Breeder’s 2023 Forage Maize Descriptive Lists (DL), published on 1st September. Saxon and Dignity from Limagrain, alongside KWS Anastasio and KWS Pasco from KWS, are new entrants on the 2023 Favourable First Choice List. Debalto...
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    Genetic Technology Bill must be science-based

    The British Society of Plant Breeders (BSPB) has raised concerns with MPs that, as currently drafted, the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill currently before Parliament may fail to unlock the investment and advances in plant breeding innovation needed to address urgent food security...
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    Import controls postponed in policy U turn

    The Government has announced that the remaining import controls on plants and plant products will no longer be introduced in July. DEFRA has suggested that the decision was aimed at helping British businesses to focus on recovering after the pandemic. The announcement has been welcomed for...
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    Innovative sugar beet varieties highlight importance of plant breeding

    Sugar beet breeders continue to lead the way in rapidly developing new and improved varieties. Ongoing investment in research and development is bringing new varieties to improve pest and disease resistance whilst also increasing yields. Plant breeders have also demonstrated these varieties can...
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    Good Quality Seed - Spring Beans for sale

    Please remember that under UK legislation a license is required to sell seed. You can contact our team for more information and to check if you do have a license to sell protected varieties.
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