A case of nearly 60000 kg of inferior seeds seized in Heilongjiang Province

Introduction: Xinhua Harbin, April 17 (reporter Fan Yingchun, Li Weijie) the Seed Management Office of Qiqihar City, Heilongjiang Province recently seized 59000 kg of poor Longdan 13 corn seeds, worth nearly 300000 yuan, during the law enforcement inspection of the whole city's seed market On the eve of this year's preparation for spring ploughing, Qiqihar seed management office carried out a major inspection of law enforcement in the seed market throughout the city to prevent the occurrence of pit farming incidents and ensure the smooth progress of spring ploughing During the inspection, law enforcement officers found that there were serious quality problems in the "Longdan 13" corn seeds produced by Baofeng Seed Industry Co., Ltd of keshketeng banner, Chifeng City, Inner Mongolia, which were being sold by four seed distribution stations in the city After two tests, the germination rate of the seed is only about 75%, which is much lower than the relevant national standards According to preliminary statistics, this batch of inferior seeds totaled 59000 kg, with a case value of nearly 300000 yuan and more than 3500 kg sold If farmers use this kind of seed, it will directly cause a substantial reduction in production At present, Qiqihar seed management office has ordered to strictly track down these inferior seeds It is stipulated that farmers who have already purchased these inferior seeds can ask for a refund or a change of seeds The case is under further investigation (end)