seemnejuhti

Seemnejuhti is a term used in Estonian and Finnish agricultural contexts to describe a role responsible for overseeing seed programs and seed supply chains. The word is formed from seemne or siemen meaning seed and juhti or johtaja meaning leader or manager, and is often translated into English as seed manager or seed program coordinator. The exact scope of the role varies by organization and jurisdiction, but common duties include coordinating seed production, processing, storage, and distribution; supervising quality control and seed testing; ensuring compliance with national and international seed legislation and certification schemes; maintaining accurate seed lot records, labeling, and documentation; and liaising with plant breeders, farmers, and regulatory authorities.

Aseemnejuhti typically requires a background in agronomy, horticulture, or seed science, with knowledge of seed certification standards, labeling rules, and supply-chain logistics. Strong organizational and data-management skills are important, as is familiarity with seed quality assurance processes and traceability systems. The position often sits within agricultural companies, seed producers, breeding programs, or regulatory bodies, and may involve collaboration with farmers, researchers, and retailers.

In some countries the term is regional and used mainly within specific organizations, while in others it may correspond to a formal professional designation such as seed program coordinator or quality assurance manager. The role is part of the broader seed industry and plant-production sectors, intersecting areas of crop improvement, regulatory compliance, and supply-chain management.

See also: seed certification, seed industry, plant breeding, seed quality control.