Decision No. 58/2004/QD-BNN on issuing the List of main crop varieties

Decision No. 58/2004/QD-BNN of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development promulgates the List of main crop varieties, including rice, corn, soybean, and peanut. This Decision stipulates requirements for testing, producing pure seeds, and managing main crop varieties according to the Plant Variety Law.

Document No.58/2004/QĐ-BNN
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityMinistry of Agriculture and Environment
Signed byBùi Bá Bổng — Thứ trưởng
Updated30/06/2026
SectorAgriculture and Rural Development
FieldUncategorized
Issued date04/11/2004
Effective date13/12/2004
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Decision No. 58/2004/QD-BNN of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development promulgates the List of main crop varieties, including rice, corn, soybean, and peanut. This Decision stipulates requirements for testing, producing pure seeds, and managing main crop varieties according to the Plant Variety Law.

Key points

  • The List of main crop varieties includes rice, corn, soybean, and peanut.
  • Testing new crop varieties, producing pure seeds, and managing and trading main crop varieties must be carried out in accordance with the Plant Variety Law.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Agricultural enterprises will need to comply with regulations regarding testing and producing pure seeds for listed crop varieties.
  • Farmers may use main crop varieties for cultivation, helping to increase productivity and product quality.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What crop varieties are included in the List of main crop varieties?

The List of main crop varieties includes rice, corn, soybean, and peanut (Article 1).

What regulations must be followed when testing new crop varieties?

Testing new crop varieties must be conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Plant Variety Law (Article 2).

When does this Decision take effect?

This Decision takes effect fifteen days after its publication in the Official Gazette (Article 3).

Which agencies are responsible for implementing this Decision?

The Director of the Ministry's Office, the Director of the Crop Production Department, the Director of the Science and Technology Department, the Directors of the Departments of Agriculture and Rural Development of provinces and centrally-administered cities, and the heads of related units are responsible for implementing this Decision (Article 4).

Full text

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
- Office of the Government (for publication in the Official Gazette and posting on the

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 58/2004/QĐ-BNN
Hanoi, November 4, 2004

DECISION

Regarding the issuance of the List of Major Crop Varieties

 

THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Pursuant to Decree No. 86/2003/NĐ-CP dated 18/7/2003 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development;

Pursuant to the Seed Law No. 15/2004/PL-UBTVQH11 dated 24/3/2004 of the Standing Committee of the National Assembly;

Considering the proposal of the Director of the Department of Agriculture, the Head of the Science and Technology Division,

 

DECISION:

Article 1. Issuing the List of Major Crop Varieties including varieties of agricultural crop species such as rice, corn, soybean, and peanut.

Article 2. The testing of new crop varieties, the production of pure seed, and the management and business operation of major crop varieties must be carried out in accordance with the provisions of the Seed Law.

Article 3. This Decision shall take effect fifteen days after its publication in the Official Gazette.

Article 4. The Heads of the Ministry's Office, the Department of Agriculture, the Science and Technology Division, the Directors of Provincial Departments of Agriculture and Rural Development under the central cities and provinces, and the Heads of related units are responsible for implementing this Decision./.

DEPUTY MINISTER
DEPUTY MINISTER
(Signed)
BUU BA BONG
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