The Italian
seed companies are undoubtedly known for their experience and
professionality in seed multiplication. Sugar beet and
vegetables seeds are particularly renowned all over the world,
but also maize, wheat, rice and alfalfa seeds are known for
their quality.
A very suitable pedo-climatic
conditions for seed production, the expertise of the seed
companies together with the presence of skilled farmers, allow
to carry out seed productions of high quality and exported all
over the world, in particular to other European countries and
to Asian markets.
With regard to the varietal research,
Italy plays an important role and is certainly a reference in
the rice and durum wheat sector. Also vegetable products
attract an increasing interest, especially the typically
"Iitalian" species like chicories, lettuces, tomato, rocket,
basil, onions, broccoli and aromatic herbs.