The quality of seeds for import and export is critical for ensuring compliance with international phytosanitary regulations and for meeting the quality requirements of buyers and importers. One of the key factors that can impact the quality of seeds for import and export are:
- Quality Specifications,
- Compliance with national and international regulations (i.e. GMO, non-GMO, contaminants, pesticides residues).
The quality of seeds stored in silos is essential for maintaining their viability and preventing deterioration or loss of germination capacity over time. Some of the key factors that can impact the quality of seeds stored in silos represent:
- Moisture content,
- Temperature,
- Adequate ventilation and airflow,
- Seed cleaning,
- Pest control.
To ensure the quality of seeds stored in silos, it is important to regularly monitor and test seed samples for germination capacity and viability. Proper storage conditions and management practices should also be implemented to maintain seed quality over time.
The quality of seeds used to obtain oil in a process is crucial for ensuring a high yield of high-quality oil. Here are some of the most important factors that can impact the quality of seeds used for oil production:
- Oil content,
- Fatty acid composition,
- Moisture content,
- Physical characteristics,
- Seed cleaning and processing,
- Seed storage.
Overall, the quality of seeds used for oil production can have a significant impact on the yield and quality of the final oil product. It is important to use high-quality seeds that are appropriate for the specific oil production process and to implement appropriate seed handling, cleaning, and storage practices to maintain seed quality.
The main raw materials transformed by the specific industry are:
- Rapeseed for crushing and the resulting crude oil for refining (mostly European grown),
- Sunflower seed for crushing and the resulting crude oil for refining (from the EU, Russia, Ukraine, Argentina),
- Soybeans for crushing and the resulting crude oil for refining (mostly from Brazil, Argentina, and the US),
- Palm and palm kernel oil (from Indonesia and Malaysia) as well as maize, coconut, castor, linseed, groundnut and cotton oils.
Multiple standards exist to reduce risk and enhance trust in the global seed industry. We are able to offer our customers solutions to support national and international seed industry clients.