DUS stands for Distinct, Uniform and Stable.

The DUS criteria aims to supply industrial-scale commercial farming systems while smallholder farmers plant seed that is not distinct, uniform or stable. This third factsheet gives more information on this system and the potential impact on smallholder farmers.

Learn more about these and other topics in the factsheets produced by the ACB for smallholder farmers in Africa. The materials are available in several languages and cover a range of topics dealing with seed and plant variety protection laws.

Afrikaans | English | French | Portuguese | Shona | Swahili | Xhosa | Zulu

For the next factsheet, click here.