Indonesia: There are only four SNIs for horticultural seeds

Published Jun 10, 2021

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The article highlights the challenges faced in implementing mandatory seed certification for horticultural seeds in Indonesia, with only four Standardization of Identity (SNI) for tomato, chili, potato, and shallot seeds. Other challenges include the limited number of Product Certification Agencies and the inability of all horti seed producers to become Independent Certification System Institutions. Despite these challenges, the government's requirement for horticultural seed certification is expected to stimulate growth in the seed industry. The article also suggests that small companies can improve their classification and certification facilities to qualify for certification and encourages collaboration among seed producers with limited capacity.

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TABLOIDSINARTANI.COM, Jakarta – There are only 4 SNIs for horticultural seeds, namely tomato, chili, potato and shallot seeds. According to the Professor of IPB University Prof. Sobir Ridawani, the limited number of SNIs for horticultural seeds is a challenge and obstacle in implementing mandatory seed certification in ensuring that horticultural seeds are of really high quality. Other challenges and obstacles in implementing seed certification set by the government in PP26/2021 are the number of LSPro (Product Certification Agencies) seeds which are also still limited or not many and not all horti seed producers are able to become Independent Certification System Institutions (LSSM). READ ALSO: Sobir added that the government's requirement to certify horticultural seeds as outlined in PP26/2021 encourages the seed industry to further develop, including plant breeding actors (variety assembly), seed production, and seed distribution. "Many new seed producers are developing, so ...

Source: Tabloidsinartani