SloveniaThe Slovenian Food Safety Inspection Agency (UVHVVR) conducted quality checks on seeds of agricultural plants at marketplaces and with suppliers, finding improvements in seed quality compared to previous years. Out of 60 randomly selected seed samples tested, 14 (23%) were non-compliant due to poor viability, primarily caused by seed age. While some seed varieties still failed to meet legal requirements, there was an improvement over last year, with none of this year’s samples showing zero viability, unlike 2025 when four did. The agency advises consumers to check packaging dates before purchasing to ensure seed viability.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual findings from a state-run inspection agency regarding seed quality, without overt ideological framing. It reports on regulatory compliance and consumer advice without taking sides or promoting specific political agendas. The focus remains on objective data and public-saf
