OECD seed certification strengthens trust in global seed systems by harmonising standards for quality, identity, and purity across more than 60 countries. This video explains how OECD Seed Schemes support international seed trade, farmer confidence, market access, capacity building, and food security through transparent, reliable certification and stronger cross-border cooperation in the seed sector.
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This OECD video offers a clear and grounded look at how international seed certification underpins trust in global seed systems. Bringing together perspectives from regulators, policymakers, and practitioners, it explains how the OECD Seed Schemes create a harmonised framework that allows countries to align their certification standards. With more than 60 participating countries, the Schemes play a central role in facilitating seed trade while ensuring consistency in quality, identity, and purity.
The video highlights how this alignment reduces uncertainty for farmers, supports market access, and strengthens confidence across borders. It also illustrates the practical benefits of participation, including capacity building, technical guidance, and knowledge exchange. As food security challenges intensify and production conditions become more unpredictable, access to reliable, certified seed becomes increasingly critical.
Rather than presenting certification as a bureaucratic step, the video positions it as a foundation for transparency, collaboration, and resilience in the seed sector. It is a concise but compelling explanation of why international cooperation on seed certification matters now more than ever.
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