• Our Research
    • Research Strategy
    • Research Sites
    • Current Research Projects
    • Research Results
    • Research Collaborations
    • Research Resources
    • Seed Industry Research Centre
    Current Research
    Current Research
    Research Results
    Research Results
  • Resources
    • Biosecurity
    • Crop Action
    • Nutrient Management
    • Maize
    • Templates and Calculators
    • Cereals
    • Weeds
    • Pests
    • Seeds
    • Diseases
    • News
    • Environment
    • Soil
    • Schools
    Podcast
    Podcast
    Environment and Compliance
    Environment and Compliance
  • Levies & Returns
    • Arable Crops Levy
    • Maize Levy
    • Cereal Silage Levy
    • Farmer Annual Return Form
    • Wholesaler Annual Return Form
    Levies
    Levies
    Annual Returns
    Annual Returns
  • Events
  • News
  • About Us
    • Governance and growers
    • Business Strategy
    • Our People
    • Careers
    • Growers Leading Change
    • Women in Arable
    • Arable Ys
    • Arable Kids
    • Arable Research Groups (ARGs)
    Our People
    Our People
    Growers Leading Change
    Growers Leading Change
  • Ask FAR AI
  • Weather
  • Log In
Ask FAR AI
Weather
Log In
  • Homepage
  • Resources
  • Seed Certification Information System Delay

Seed Certification Information System delay

White clover

The NZ Seeds Authority (NZSA) Executive has made the decision to delay the launch of the Seed Certification Information System (SCIS) for the harvest 2024 growing and harvest season.

The NZ Seeds Authority (NZSA) Executive has made the decision to delay the launch of the Seed Certification Information System (SCIS) for the harvest 2024 growing and harvest season. This is because there is no longer sufficient time for the required training and engagement of all seed growers and seed processors before harvest begins in late November this year. The delay in launch will only be for a few months, as crop entries for sowing of crops for 2025 harvest will start early next year and these will be administered in SCIS.

2024 harvest

AsureQuality will administer field inspections and issue grower declaration paperwork in the usual manner to growers for delivery of seed to processing stores at harvest. All operating processes for seed processor Ministry Approved Organisations (MAOs) will remain as status quo.

Invoicing

A significant change coming into effect in 2024 is that certification charges for certified crops from the 2024 harvest will be invoiced by the NZSA instead of AsureQuality. This is so that the NZSA can begin recovering costs for the development of SCIS and start paying back industry organisations that have provided funding for its development. This certification fee will replace the current Certification Charge and Seed Test Levy that appears on AsureQuality invoices. This charge is expected to be between 2.75c - 3c/kg for growers. The same or slightly higher charge will be applied to seed companies, following a final reconciliation of how much each sector has already contributed to SCIS development.

Related Resources

30 July 2025

Guidelines for grower travel applications

FAR levy growers can apply for a grant to attend international industry-related conferences/workshops/events, etc. Find the guidelines here. 

Read more
30 July 2025

2024-25 Spring sown CPT book available now

High rainfall across most regions created challenges throughout the growing season, with sowing in some cases delayed until late November. Weather conditions also impacted crop management during the season.

Read more
30 July 2025

Chlorpyrifos approvals revoked

The EPA decision-making committee has determined that the risks associated with the use of chlorpyrifos outweigh the benefits.

Read more
30 July 2025

Maize levy concludes

Growers, maize seed companies and maize seed merchants will not have to pay the maize biosecurity levy for transactions conducted after 1st July 2025.

Read more
30 July 2025

Combine harvester workshops win technology innovation award

FAR combine harvester workshops have taken out the Technology Innovation Award at the 2025 Primary Industries New Zealand Award Ceremony.

Read more
30 July 2025

Congratulations Dame Alison Stewart

The Board and staff of the Foundation for Arable Research are delighted to congratulate FAR CEO, Alison Stewart, on her appointment as a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit.

Read more
30 July 2025

From the Ground Up Winter 2025

Welcome to the Winter 2025 edition of From the Ground Up. This edition of From the Ground Up includes information on: Farewell Alison StewartMaize weed managementBarley nitrogen

Read more
30 July 2025

Registrations are open for the 2025 FAR Conference

Registrations are open for the 2025 FAR Conference: Show me the money. The event is being held at Lincoln University, Monday 30 June and Tuesday 1 July.

Read more
30 July 2025

New FAR Chief Executive named

Dr Scott Champion has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of the Foundation for Arable Research.

Read more
30 July 2025

Celebrating arable at Ballance Farm Environment Awards

Congratulations to those arable farming families who excelled in the 2025 Ballance Farm Environment Awards.

Read more

Ask FAR AI

Discover the power of AI with Ask FAR. Our new intelligent tool provides instant, accurate answers to your questions by searching the vast resources on the FAR website and linking you to the original document for further information. It’s fast, easy and reliable.

Start Chatting
  • Research
  • Levies and Returns
  • Resources
  • Events
  • News
  • Contact Us
  • Schools
  • About Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of use

©2022 Foundation for Arable Research