Representatives from Brazil's seed sector met with officials from the Embassy and Consulate of the Netherlands to discuss opportunities for regulatory and technical cooperation between the two countries. The meeting served to introduce sector representatives to Dutch officials Alf de Wit and Inge Horsmeier and to review ongoing work related to seed potatoes.
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Discussions focused on phytosanitary requirements for importing seed potatoes from the Netherlands, a subject currently under review within Brazil's Seed Potato Working Group. The aim is to align procedures and improve the speed and safety of trade while strengthening technical confidence between both sides.
Dutch officials noted that the Dutch Secretary of Defense is expected to visit Brazil for meetings with the Plant Health Department of the Ministry of Agriculture (DSV/MAPA) to address technical aspects of plant and animal health. They also referenced a memorandum of understanding between the Dutch Ministry of Agriculture and MAPA, which includes the creation of a Technical Working Group dedicated to cooperation on innovation, sustainability, and regulatory improvements.
The meeting highlighted the importance of Brazil–Netherlands cooperation for advancing horticulture and supporting seed and seedling production initiatives.
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