Globalization of K-Seeds: 2024 International Seed Expo to be Held
October 16-18 at the Private Breeding Research Complex in Gimje Jeollabuk-do
The Ministry of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs (Minister Song Mi-ryeong) announced that the 2024 International Seed Expo will be held from October 16 to 18 at the Private Breeding Research Complex in Gimje Jeollabuk-do.
The International Seed Expo the only seed-focused exhibition in Korea began in 2017 and is now in its eighth year. The event promotes excellent varieties developed by seed companies both domestically and internationally and includes export consultations aimed at expanding global seed markets.
This year’s expo will feature a record-high participation of 91 domestic and international seed companies related industries institutions and organizations. They will showcase the latest products and agricultural technologies related to seeds agricultural equipment and breeding systems.
At the core of the expo is the outdoor ‘Variety Exhibition Field’ where 497 varieties of 58 crops submitted by seed companies and institutions will be grown and displayed. This allows international buyers farmers and general visitors to observe the growth conditions of the crops and assess their characteristics firsthand.
(28 seed companies) 41 crops including radishes cabbages and peppers with 370 varieties; (Agricultural Research Centers and Provincial Research Institutes) 22 crops including staple crops and genetic resources with 127 varieties.
The expo aims to facilitate export contracts worth over KRW 8 billion through various export consultations. From August 26 to September 13 an online export consultation was held with the participation of 15 domestic companies and 9 international companies resulting in contracts worth USD 73000.
During the expo an additional export consultation will be held with 67 new international buyers identified in cooperation with the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA). Twelve participating companies will invite international buyers for in-person consultations fostering practical export opportunities.
Additionally the 20th Korea Excellent Variety Award ceremony will be held during the expo with the award-winning varieties displayed throughout the event offering a rich experience for participants.
The National Seed Management Office selected eight winners for the 20th Korea Excellent Variety Award. These include the Presidential Award-winning rice variety ‘Golden Queen 3’ by Seedpia Co. Ltd. and the Prime Minister’s Award-winning pepper ‘NW Golden’ and cabbage ‘Winter Kingdom’ by Nongwoo Bio Co. Ltd. The Minister of Agriculture Award was given to the poinsettia variety ‘Flame’ from the National Institute of Horticultural & Herbal Science among others.
Lee Sang-man Director of Agricultural Innovation Policy at the Ministry of Agriculture stated “This expo will serve as an opportunity to promote our excellent varieties both domestically and globally contributing to the improvement of Korea’s seed self-sufficiency and the expansion of export markets.” He also encouraged public interest and participation in the event.
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