{Tool} How to improve organic seed availability in Bulgaria (Liveseed Practice abstract). Creator(s): Apostolov, Stoilko and Kirov, Petar. Issuing Organisation(s): Bioselena - Foundation for organic agriculture. Liveseed Practice Abstract, no. 12. (2020)
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Liveseed Practice Abstract 12
| EPrint Type: | Practice tool |
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| What problem does the tool address?: | In Bulgaria, organic producers are obliged to use organic seeds and seedlings, in accordance with Regulation 834/2007. In reality, most organic farmers use untreated conventional seeds after a derogation granted by the control body. For many crops (cereals, vegetables), organic farmers declare that they use their own farm-saved seeds. There is no official data on the quantity and quality of farm-saved seeds. |
| What solution does the tool offer?: | The National organic seed database has been undergoing software upgrades and changes throughout the year. However, currently (as of 5th April 2020) the database is still an Excel sheet and contains only two suppliers. Some local seed companies and research institutes hesitate to start the production of organic seeds. They are afraid of not being able to fulfill organic standards. Literature and practical information/advice on this topic in Bulgarian language could improve this situation. Farm saved seeds most often are used by vegetable and cereals growers. It is necessary to help farmers with information and advice for better seed quality. |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Type of Practice Tool: | Practice abstracts |
| Keywords: | seed certification |
| Agrovoc keywords: | Language Value URI English seed certification http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_6929 |
| Subjects: | Food systems > Markets and trade Crop husbandry > Breeding, genetics and propagation Food systems > Policy environments and social economy |
| Research affiliation: | Bulgaria > Bioselena European Union > Horizon 2020 > Liveseed European Union > Horizon 2020 > Liveseed > Liveseed tools European Union > Organic Farm Knowledge |
| Horizon Europe or H2020 Grant Agreement Number: | 727230 |
| Related Links: | https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/39795 |
| Project ID: | ofk |
| Deposited By: | Ortolani, Dr. Livia |
| ID Code: | 39795 |
| Deposited On: | 09 May 2021 08:03 |
| Last Modified: | 02 May 2024 10:31 |
| Document Language: | English |
| Status: | Published |
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