WSRC 2021 Novi Sad

World Soybean Research Conference
2021 Novi Sad, Serbia
In Republic of Serbia all agricultural policy measures are aimed at increasing the yield and
production in agriculture, as well as the increase in exports and growth in Gross Domestic
Product (GDP). In Republic of Serbia there are 800,000 families engaged in agriculture, and
for half of them agricultural production is their primary activity. Therefore, it is a clear goal of
the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, Government of the Republic of Serbia, as well as
Seed Association of Serbia to improve the development of this industry, which is one of the
pillars of the economy.
Serbia is the only country that is a candidate for membership in the EU and records export
surplus in agriculture. Of the total exports of Serbia, 50% are agricultural products.
In order to achieve uniform application of standards in food production in the Republic of
Serbia at the end of 2009 the Law of food was introduced, which clearly defines the aspects
of food safety, hygiene and food quality and accountability in the course of the production
chain. This law enables comparable control in the food production chain in the line with the
legislation provided by the WTO and the EU. The application of quality standards in food
production will eliminate the obstacles for the export of food that is produced in Serbia, which
enables its competitiveness on international markets.
All other areas within seed industry sector are governed by a clear and precise legal
regulations, which is in the process of harmonization with EU regulation. In this process, an
important role is played by the Seed Association of Serbia with all its members.