What kind of seeds are fake seeds? Is it illegal to plant genetically modified corn seeds? How can farmers buy safely?

A vegetative form peculiar to seeds, gymnosperms, and angiosperms, formed by pollination and fertilization of ovules. It is an indispensable and important existence in agricultural cultivation. So what kind of seeds are fake seeds? Is it illegal to plant genetically modified corn seeds? How can farmers buy safely?

What kind of seeds are fake seeds?

Article 49 of the seed Law of the people's Republic of China stipulates that the following seeds are false seeds:

(1) impersonating non-seeds as seeds or seeds of this variety as seeds of other varieties

(2) the type and variety of seeds are inconsistent with the contents of the label or there is no label.

Is it illegal to plant genetically modified corn seeds?

China's Ministry of Agriculture has not approved the planting of genetically modified corn, so it is illegal to grow it privately.

In addition, if you want to make it clear in Heilongjiang: article 108 of the regulations on Food Safety of Heilongjiang Province stipulates that those who illegally plant genetically modified corn, rice, soybeans and other food crops in their administrative areas shall stop issuing agricultural subsidies, it shall be ordered by the agricultural administrative department of the provincial people's government to eradicate and destroy. If there are no illegal gains or if the illegal proceeds are less than 100,000 yuan, a fine of not more than 100,000 yuan may be imposed concurrently; if the illegal proceeds are more than 100,000 yuan, a fine of not less than two times and not more than five times the illegal proceeds may be imposed concurrently.

How can farmers buy safely?

(1) to buy seeds from the seed departments with complete licenses, and to do germination tests as soon as possible after the seeds are bought, so that they have a clear idea, and those who find any objections will immediately contact the seed sellers to solve them properly.

(2) check whether the packaging label is complete and clear, the label shall be marked: seed category, variety name, place of origin, seed business license number, quality index, quarantine certificate number, net content, year of production, producer name, producer address and contact information, etc. the seeds of major crops shall also be marked with the seed production and operation license number, variety approval number and introduction record number.

(3) ask the operator for the purchase certificate such as invoice, which should be stamped with the official seal, and the place should be clearly marked with important information such as purchase time, variety name, quantity, grade, price and so on, and do not accept personal signature receipt or receipt, etc.

(4) take good care of the relevant evidence such as invoices, credit cards, seed bags and variety instructions. Once there is a seed quality problem, negotiate and complain with the sales unit as soon as possible, apply for identification to the relevant departments in time, and take photos and video recordings, in case the sales unit misses the identification period by taking evasive actions such as procrastination and hiding.

(5) it is necessary to purchase the seeds of major crops approved by the province or approved by the state, including provinces and cities, and those approved by the provinces for the record.

How to deal with seed disputes?

(1) negotiate with seed operators

(2) request mediation from other people or relevant departments (Bureau of Agriculture, Market Supervision, Consumer Association)

(3) apply for professional or judicial expertise and bring a suit in a people's court on the basis of the result of the appraisal.

(4) bring a suit directly to a people's court.