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What Is Farm Saved Seed (FSS)? FSS or home saved seed is seed planted on a farmers own holding using material harvested from his holding. The regulation of FSS in Ireland is governed under SI No. 193/2000. Royalty is payable on FSS at the rate of 50% of the sum charged for licensed certified production. FSS is not produced to the same standards as Certified Seed, has no guarantee of germination or disease status, and there is no comeback in the event of establishment issues. It is illegal to sell or barter FSS. For further information on royalty payments Plant Variety Development Office (PVDO) |
What is the Irish Seed Trade Association (ISTA)?
ISTA is an association whose members represent the multipliers, producers and distributors of certified cereal seed in Ireland.
What Is Certified Cereal Seed?
Certified Seed is the cornerstone of many farming operations and various food and beverage industries. The key attributes of Certified Seed are:
- Certified Seed is a fully traceable, weed-free, guaranteed seed product with superior quality to alternatives and is part of a world-wide quality assurance system.
- Irish Certified Seed is produced to the highest standards, providing growers with a guaranteed standard of varietal purity, germination, and phyto-sanitary status.
- Certified Seed is an insurance/risk management tool against sub-standard crop establishment, thus protecting the other investments necessary to produce a profitable crop.
CERTIFIED Cereal Seed is...
Cost effective to use
Efficiently ensures optimum crop yields and supports farm income
Royalty paid to ensure delivery of new varieties for the future
Traceable from factory to farm and from farm to fork
Irish and thus supports indigenous industries and ultimately Irish jobs
Free of noxious weeds and harmful diseases
Insured against sub-standard crop establishment
Expertly monitored and handled by DAFF and seed merchants
Downstream food and beverage industries insist on Certified Seed to guarantee quality