Abstract:

The production and marketing of seeds are activities with important effects on the agricultural sector, influencing the productivity and quality of the crops. Seed production is requiring qualified employees with the appropriate specialization, and the existence of an organizational and legal framework to coordinate all specific production and marketing sequences. The need for quality seeds has led to the development of specialized producers, and the creation of specialized bodies and specific regulations. This paper proposes an overview of the main rules and institutions involved in regulating the sector at national, regional and international levels. The research, although with a theoretical character, can be useful to agricultural farmers and Romanian companies that want to develop the seed production and marketing.