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Find out how to apply VAT zero rating for the supply of those plants and seeds that are used to grow food for human consumption.
The seeds which must be certified before you can market them, how to get them certified and how to get a licence for your seed business.
Guidance on the Genetic Modification Inspectorate (GMI) seed audit programme for companies in England that import, produce or market seed.
Get help to classify edible vegetables, roots, tubers, herbs, spices, fruit, nuts and peel for import and export.
Farm Saved Seed rules, eligible species for payment and how to declare and make payments online.
Guidance, application forms and protocols for plant breeders' rights, national listing, seed certification and farmed saved seed.
How to get plant breeders' rights and what protection it gives your plant varieties.
Form to submit details of seeds for National List or plant breeders' rights.
Forms to submit final seed test reports to NIAB.
Find out how the scheme works, including issuing shares and raising money and how to submit a compliance statement.
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