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This subject is now dealt with by the Food and Environment Research Agency (Fera).

Plant Varieties & Seeds

Improved plant varieties and good quality seeds are essential for safe, reliable and efficient crop and food production.

The Food and Environment Research Agency (Fera), an executive agency of Defra, has responsiblity for the development and delivery of policy related to Plant Breeders rights, and National Listing and Seed Certification Services to plant breeders and the seeds industry.

Page last modified: 7 April, 2009

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs