Adherence to the OECD scheme implies recognition of Paraguay at the international level

On June 14, Senave reported that Paraguay achieved accession to the OECD seed certification scheme for soybeans and wheat, which will allow Paraguayan production of these items to expand its markets in demanding countries that operate with international certification. "This system implies progress for us and knowledge of Paraguay at an international level, where producers will be able to export their seeds to more demanding countries," said Benítez. He also commented that this accession process began last year in the country, when professionals from abroad came to carry out the audit of the Paraguayan Seed Certification System, the seed laboratories, among other aspects, which were proof that the country had to pass so that today it is accredited to the system. In that sense, he highlighted the importance of this achievement for Paraguay and noted that this will allow the production of soybean and wheat seeds under an international certification framework. "Having achieved the ...