Euroseeds to foster innovation and competitiveness in the agri-food sector through EBAF

January 29, 2025

Sustainable Agriculture

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European seed sector

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Plant breeding innovation

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Food quality and health

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Food security

Euroseeds is proud to announce its appointment as a member of the newly established European Board on Agriculture and Food (EBAF), represented by its Secretary General, Garlich von Essen:

Seeds are the foundation of our agriculture and food systems. The seed and plant breeding sector remains committed to driving innovation and strengthening competitiveness in Europe.  Euroseeds looks forward to contributing actively to shaping policies and actions that address these priorities”, commented von Essen after his appointed to the EBAF.

The European Commission established the European Board on Agriculture and Food (EBAF) following a recommendation from the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of Agriculture.  It will be chaired by Commissioner for Agriculture Christophe Hansen and shall foster a multistakeholder dialogue across the agri-food sector, civil society, and the Commission. It is composed of 30 Members to develop and accompany a shared European strategy for the future of agriculture and food.