Representatives from Brazil’s seed sector met with officials from the Embassy and Consulate of the Netherlands to discuss opportunities for regulatory and technical cooperation between the two countries. The meeting served to introduce sector representatives to Dutch officials Alf de Wit and Inge Horsmeier and to review ongoing work related to seed potatoes.

ABCSEM (Brazilian Seeds and Seedlings Trade Association) participated in a meeting with representatives from the Embassy and Consulate of the Netherlands, aimed at strengthening bilateral dialogue and opportunities for technical and regulatory cooperation between Brazil and the Netherlands in the seed sector.

The meeting was an important opportunity to introduce the organization to Mr. Alf de Wit and Ms. Inge Horsmeier, representatives of the Dutch government, and to provide updates on ongoing actions related to seed potatoes.

During the meeting, phytosanitary requirements for importing seed potatoes from the Netherlands were discussed, a topic that ABCSEM has been closely monitoring within the Seed Potato Working Group. The discussions aim to harmonize procedures and ensure greater speed and safety in trade, strengthening technical trust between the two countries.

Dutch representatives reported that a visit by the Dutch Secretary of Defense to Brazil is planned for a meeting with the Plant Health Department of the Ministry of Agriculture (DSV/MAPA), with the aim of discussing technical aspects related to plant and animal health.

A memorandum of understanding between the Dutch Ministry of Agriculture and MAPA was also mentioned, which foresees the creation of a Technical Working Group (GT) focused on cooperation in areas of innovation, sustainability, and regulatory improvement.

The partnership between Brazil and the Netherlands is strategic for the advancement of horticulture and for the development of solutions in the production of seeds and seedlings.

Source: ABCSEM. Press release here
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