Unified Register System for Seeds in Uzbekistan
The "Unified Register System for Seeds" (URSS) in Uzbekistan previously operated as a structured informational database, cataloguing crucial data on the producers of elite and original seeds, specifically pertaining to cotton, grain crops and potatoes. URSS was regulated under the Law “On Seed Production” and administered by the Seed Development Centre. The URSS catalogued producer details, seed varieties, and hybrid information, and served as a centralized source of data that was accessible via the Centre's official website.
DescriptionOverview of the initiative and its approach.
The "Unified Register System for Seeds" (URSS) in Uzbekistan previously operated as a structured informational database, cataloguing crucial data on the producers of elite and original seeds, specifically pertaining to cotton, grain crops and potatoes. URSS was regulated under the Law “On Seed Production” and administered by the Seed Development Centre. The URSS catalogued producer details, seed varieties, and hybrid information, and served as a centralized source of data that was accessible via the Centre's official website.
TechnologyTechnology used by the initiative.
The Unified Register System for Seeds could be accessed via the website of the Seed Development Centre.
TargetUsers, groups, or communities targeted by the initiative.
The “Unified Register System for Seeds” (URSS) served smallholder farmers, research institutions, and governmental bodies in Uzbekistan. Smallholder farmers could access the URSS for vital data on seeds, supporting them in making informed agricultural decisions. Research entities tapped into the database to guide their investigations and innovations in seed production, while government agencies employed the URSS to monitor and enforce compliance with seed production regulations, to maintain a regulated agricultural sector, and to ensure adherence to national and potentially international agricultural standards.
Business modelHow the initiative delivers and sustains its value.
The Register was free to access and download as a text file from the website of the Seed Development Centre
ImpactThe observed or intended effects of the initiative.
The “Unified Register System for Seeds” (URSS) is no longer operational, but the initiative aimed to serve as a centralized information nexus aimed at enhancing transparency, and ensuring the compliance and accessibility of data related to seed varieties, hybrids and producers in Uzbekistan's agriculture sector.
Four BettersThe FAO Four Betters supported by the initiative.
Better production
