An important characteristic of the quality of production fields, and therefore of the seeds produced, is the maintenance of the purity of the planted varieties. To guarantee this varietal purity, basic seed production fields are necessary. Basic seeds play a crucial role in the agricultural production chain, as they are the starting point for the multiplication and production of certified and high-quality commercial seeds. They are obtained through a rigorous process of selection and genetic improvement, originating from pure and genetically high-quality lineages.
The Matsuda Group has a property in Álvares Machado-SP exclusively dedicated to the production of basic seeds. Investment in genetic improvement programs and the provision of quality basic seeds are essential for the continuous progress of agriculture and to address future challenges related to food production. The seed production system in Basic Seed Fields requires trained and qualified labor, as the process is entirely manual, from planting to harvesting, and therefore costly, unlike traditional seed production fields.
