About the Plant Variety Development Office Ltd (PVDO)

Trade in FSS

Not to declare use of FSS

Falsify a FSS return

PVDO is the body authorised under Statutory Instrument (SI) No.193/2000 to administer the collection of royalties on farm saved seed (FSS), sometimes called home saved seed, in Ireland.

FSS is legally defined as seed planted on a farmer's own holding using material harvested from that holding. The regulation of the use of FSS in Ireland is governed by SI No.193/2000. Royalties at the rate of 50% of the sum charged for certified seed payable on all FSS used by a grower. This applies whether the seed has been processed by a processor or not.

You can calculate your payment of FSS royalty by using our online calculator >>

For further information on royalty payments please contact

Plant Variety Development Office Ltd (PVDO)
Marina House
Clarence Street
Dun Laoghaire
Co. Dublin
Tel: +353 1 663 8700
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Payment is due to PVDO by 31 January 2011 for seed sown in period 1 June 2010 to 31 December 2010

Payment is due to PVDO by 30 June 2011 for seed sown in period 1 January 2011 to 31 May 2011

Payment is due to PVDO by 31 January 2012 for seed sown in period 1 June 2011 to 31 December 2011