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Two thousand seed professional in Budapest next year

Punta Del Este in Uruguay hosted the International Seed Federation’s (ISF) World Congress this year. The representatives of the Hungarian Seed Association Interprofessional Organization and Marketing Board was given the...

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The Nébih controls maize seeds

The National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) tested the GMO contamination (genetic modification) of 110 sweet corn seeds and 21 popcorn seeds this year. The authority found genetic modification in...

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Maize seed is cheap due to oversupply

Changing climate, rapidly rotating hybrid varieties, low crop prices and austerity constraints hampered the spring maize seed selection, but this year due to the excess in supply one can bargain...

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Seed Alliance also joined to the Common Agricultural Marketing Code

The Seed Association Interprofessional Organization and Marketing Board (VSZT) joined to the initiative of the Agricultural Marketing Chief Directorate of the Hungarian National Tourist Office. The organization hopes the expansion...

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Chinese may buy Syngenta

China National Chemical Corp. is nearing an agreement to buy Swiss pesticide-and-seeds-maker Syngenta AG for about 43.7 billion francs ($42.8 billion) as the state-backed company extends its buying spree with...

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The Food Avalanche Program awaits the applications of active communities

The Food Avalanche Program of the Hungarian Food Bank Association and the Syngenta Food Programme expects the applications of local governments, educational institutions and non-governmental organizations until 18 February. The...

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The biggest event of the seed sector will be in Budapest

This year's last meeting session of the International Seed Federation (ISF) was held in Budapest. The most important news of the discussion related to Hungary is that the ISF Secretary...

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Törökszentmiklósi Mezőgazdasági Zrt.: the authority found GMO-contaminated seeds in one case

The Törökszentmiklósi Mezőgazdasági Zrt. told MTI that the authority found GMO-contaminated seeds in one case among the 11 maize items, during the checks cdarried out in February. As advised, the...

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Budapest will host the World Congress of the International Seed Federation

In May 2017, Budapest will host the World Congress of the International Seed Federation. The preparatory works have already begun. Takács Géza, the Chairman of the Hungarian Seed Association Interprofessional...

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GMO corn seed was found in a consignment in Kecskemét

GMOs (genetically modified organisms) contaminated maize seed was found in a shipment, ordered by a Kecskemét-based company. The National Food Chain Safety Authority (Nébih) seized the shipment worth 10 million...

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The Syngenta opens its new European Financial Centre in Hungary

After signing the lease agreement, the Syngenta has officially announced that the company will open its new European Financial Centre in Budapest. In the first step, the Swiss company will...

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The users of dubious origin seed may suffer a huge loss

Only the exclusively produced, controlled seed with certification guarantees the seed varietal purity and utility value. The seed counterfeiting cause significant damages to farmers. The counterfeit seed is usually cheaper...

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The applications of communities are expected to the Food Avalanche Programme

The Food Avalanche Programme of the Hungarian Food Bank Association and Syngenta was launched for the sixth time. Local governments and non-governmental organizations can apply for vegetable seeds worth several...

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The Hungarian seed is a competitive economic value

Hungary is the sixth largest seed exporter in the world behind France, the Netherlands, the United States, Germany and Chile. This year, 35 percent of the quantity of the seed...

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