The current situation of seed growing in the world and in Turkey and what needs to be done

Published Feb 22, 2024

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The article emphasizes the crucial role of seed production in global food safety and reliability, especially with the growing world population. It notes the potential for increased productivity through high-quality seeds and highlights the dominance of the United States, Germany, France, and the Netherlands in the global seed production industry, which is expected to reach $100 billion by 2030. The article also traces the history of seed production in Turkey, starting from the Tanzimat Period (1839-1876) to the establishment of the Seed Control and Certification Institute in 1959, underscoring the country's efforts in seed production and certification.

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Original content

As the world population increases, the adequacy and continuity of plant and animal production is extremely important in ensuring food safety and reliability. The need for food is increasing day by day, and the arable areas for agricultural production are decreasing. While the arable area per capita worldwide was 0.42 hectares in 1960, it is estimated to be 0.19 hectares in 2050. Certified seed/seed is one of the primary inputs required for adequate crop production. It is known that by using superior quality seeds in plant production, there is a 20-30% increase in productivity in self-pollinated species, and a 3-5-fold increase in productivity with hybrid seeds used in foreign-pollinated species. With the understanding of the importance of quality seeds in agricultural production, where significant developments have been experienced in the field of science and technology in the last century, seed growing has become an area of economic activity in the world. SITUATION OF SEED ...

Source: Turktarim