The APSA–SIPI Seed Associations Meeting was convened on 24 April 2026 in Bali, Indonesia, bringing together national seed associations, industry leaders, and experts from across the Asia-Pacific region for a focused dialogue on strengthening collaboration and addressing the growing threat of illegal seed practices (ISPs) across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. The meeting highlighted that ISPs, including counterfeiting, unauthorised multiplication, fraudulent labelling, and th

According to investigators, a fake rice seed production ring led by Nguyen Huy Vu sold products to hundreds of agents across many provinces nationwide, earning illicit profits of tens of billions of VND. Dak Lak Provincial Police have provided initial investigation results into a case involving the production of hundreds of tons of fake rice seeds in the province. After a period of surveillance, at around 4:15 PM on December 31, 2025, the Economic Police Department of Dak Lak

China has stepped up its crackdown on counterfeit agricultural products, with authorities imposing strict penalties—including lengthy imprisonment—for offenders. Recent cases released by the Supreme People’s Court and Supreme People’s Procuratorate highlight crimes involving fake seeds, pesticides, and fertilisers. Offenders used deceptive tactics such as selling old seeds as new and mislabelling products to defraud farmers. In a major case, a man surnamed Liu was sentenced t

Mumbai, 20 April 2026 In a significant enforcement action, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Mumbai, India, has uncovered a large-scale smuggling operation involving restricted agricultural commodities at Nhava Sheva Port (JNPT), Maharashtra, India. Acting on specific intelligence inputs, DRI officials intercepted 132 containers that had been falsely declared as ‘Toor Dal (Pigeon Peas)’.‘ Upon detailed examination, the consignments were found to contain approxima

The International Seed Federation (ISF) and 12 organisations representing plant breeders around the world are to collaborate in the fight against illegal seed practices. The organisations pledged their cooperation as they signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed at the ISF World Seed Congress 2024 today (Tuesday, May 28) in the Netherlands. Through this new agreement, the organisations aim to increase awareness about and implement legitimate seed and plant practices