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QSEED – SERVING THE SEED INDUSTRY

Principle Activities

 Provision of Seed Certification
ISTA Seed Sampling
ISTA Seed Sampling Training
Crop Inspections for Pests & Diseases
Turf Certification
 Availability of Seed

QSEED Pty Ltd is an independent Seed Certification service provider, established principally to provide to the seed industry a seed certification service.

Services provided by QSEED were formally conducted by State Government Agriculture Departments. QSEED can offer a full range of services for crops including grain, grain legumes, cotton and pasture species. The seed and services offered have the same status as previously provided by Governments and are in accordance with international standards and accepted practices that were previously employed by them for many decades.

What is QSEED?

The “Q” stands for Queensland and Quality. We are based in Queensland but it is the service we offer locally rather than where we are that is important. Inspectors are located in major centres so that most production areas are within one hour’s drive of the inspectors’ home base.

WHAT QSEED CAN PROVIDE TO THE SEED INDUSTRY

  • Certification for OECD, AOSCA and domestic purposes.
  • Inspect crops for seed quality including crops for Registered Seed.
  • Inspect crops for disease, weed and insect detection for AQIS requirements.
  • Sample seed for official purposes.
  • Seed sampling training to individuals and seed cleaning premises.
  • Accredit individuals to sample seed for official purposes.
  • Supply Basic Seed for selected tropical and subtropical pasture species.
  • Implement Quality Assurance programs for certified seed and other activities.
  • Inspection of turf species for certification.
  • An effective and cost efficient Seed Certification Service.
  • Close working relationship with an accredited ISTA seed-testing laboratory located at the University of Queensland, Gatton, which can provide timely results.

Activities are located in Melbourne Victoria, Southern, Central and Northern NSW, Kununurra WA and various locations in Queensland.

STAFFING

Graham Barralet the principal inspector, is a former employee of the Queensland Department Primary Industries, having been involved in seed certification and related activities for 30 years. Other inspectors are in various locations to provide a full range of inspection services.

HOW WE MAINTAIN STANDARDS

Standards are maintained through compliance of international seed certification schemes.

QSEED is accredited with the Australian Seeds Authority (ASA), which means we comply with the rules and procedures as laid down by the ASA and international organizations.

Experienced Agricultural Officers who have been trained in seed certification procedures are committed to providing a quality service.

CERTIFIED SEED IS NOT AS EXPENSIVE AS IT MIGHT FIRST APPEAR