Investment in seed companies increases, despite low use of certified seeds

In the Sunday agroclassic, an occasion when we talk about the Plan Semillero for the 2025/2026 crop, the head of Aprosemp highlighted that in recent years the seed sector has made significant investments in infrastructure for the conditioning and processing of seeds. "There are even new seed companies that are part of the association that have invested in new silos, new static, and introduced advanced technology for the selection of grains for sowing," he emphasized. He stressed that the investment in the sector aims to ensure that producers receive high-quality seeds, with vigor and good germination. "So that the start of sowing is successful, a positive start. We have a very high investment in the seed sector to respond to producers. I always say that a grain is a life, that life has to produce," he remarked. He noted that while there has been a growth in the adoption rate of certified seeds, the utilization level remains low and despite this, seed companies continue to invest. ...