Today May 22 is the International Day for Biological Diversity 2017. Proclaimed by the United Nations, this day aims to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues.
On April 28 the High Level Group of the Commission's Scientific Advice Mechanism (SAM) has published an independent Explanatory Note on ‘New Techniques in Agricultural Biotech
ESA answered the public consultation on the future of the Common Agricultural Policy. Plant breeding and seed companies work closely with farmers, providing them with innovative and efficient tools. Farmers need today advanced tools to cope with major challenges.
ESA European Seed Association (www.euroseeds.eu) is recruiting a Technical Manager Variety Registration and Seed Marketing to work full time at the ESA General Secretariat’s office in Brussels, Belgium
ESA European Seed Association (www.euroseeds.eu) is recruiting a Manager Public Affairs to work full time at the ESA General Secretariat’s office in Brussels, Belgium.
On March 29nd, the European Technology Platform ‘Plants for the Future’ (Plant ETP), in collaboration with MEP Jasenko Selimović and MEP Julie Girling, organised the workshop “
The Agri-Food Chain Coalition (AFCC) is a joint initiative created in 2014 representing 13 leading industry associations across the agri-food chain, united in their call for sustainable, solution-orientated and innovative policies that benefit the EU and beyond.
According to research consultancy HFFA Research, the European Commission decision of 2013 to largely restrict the use of neonicotinoids resulted in severe economic losses for the European oilseed sectorand also had clear negative environmental impact.
The Agri-Food Chain Coalition (AFCC) appointed Roxane Feller, Secretary General of IFAH-Europe (International Federation of Animal Health-Europe) as its new Chair today.
The Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato, developed by The International Potato Center (CIP) and Harvestplus, is one of the best inventions of 2016, according to the Time magazine.
ESA European Seed Association (www.euroseeds.eu) is recruiting a Technical Manager Variety Registration and Seed Marketing to work full time at the ESA General Secretariat’s office in Brussels, Belgium
The European Seed Association (www.euroseeds.eu) is recruiting an Assistant Administration and Communication to work full time at the ESA General Secretariat’s office in Brussels, Belgium.
Today the European Parliament approved in second reading the new regulation on protective measures against pests of plants. The Council vote took place in July, and Member States expressed their support for the agreement reached with the other Institutions in December 2015.
The European Commission’ DG RTD and DG AGRI organised a conference entitled “FOOD 2030” on 12-13 October in Brussels, where about 500 participants met to discuss research and innovation for
On the 7th of October the Chamber of Deputies of the Italian Parliament will celebrate the International Year of Pulses with a meeting, organised in collaboration with Italian research institutions, entitled "The Inter
A new Sugar Beet R&D research centre, the 'SESVanderHave Innovation Centre (SVIC)', was inaugurated in the presence of 250 customers and leading scientists from around the world last week in Tienen, Belgium.
European research organisations call upon the European Parliament to encourage society to respect independent science advice and to condemn physical attacks on scientists
Press Release: A new version of GlobalGAP, the world's leading farm assurance program, entered into force on July 1st with two new crop-based control points that ensure produce traceability and compliance with Intellectual Property (IP) laws.
ESA European Seed Association (www.euroseeds.eu ) is recruiting a Technical Manager “Plant Breeding and Variety Registration” to work full time at the ESA General Secretariat’s office in Brussels, Belgium
Press Release - Brussels, 8 June 2016: The European Parliament’s vote of 7.6.2016 on an initiative put forward by its Committee for Agriculture and drafted by MEP Anthea McIntyre (ECR, UK) disappoints the European plant breeding sector.
On June 2nd, the European Technology Platform ‘Plants for the Future’ (Plant ETP), in collaboration with MEP Jasenko Selimović, organised the workshop “Food and Nutritional Security” at the European Parliament.
ESA’s quality assurance scheme for seed treatment and treated seed, the ‘European Seed Treatment Assurance’ (ESTA), continues expanding its position as a true EU standard with a sixth National Agent.
ESA initiated a Thunderclap Campaign to celebrate the International Day for Biological Diversity on 22 May 2016. You can view and support the campaign at:http://thndr.me/q5cHwb
ESA European Seed Association (www.euroseeds.eu) is recruiting a Manager Plant Health and Trade to work full time at the ESA General Secretariat’s office in Brussels, Belgium.
Today is World Intellectual Property Day 2016! The European seed industry relies on Intellectual Property to protect plant breeders' interests and their ability to innovate.
Today and tomorrow (April 4-5, 2016) ESA is organising a workshop entitled "How to act under the EU ABS regulation implementing the Nagoya Protocol?" in Brussels.
Brussels, 15 March 2016 - A newly published study on the socio-economic value of plant breeding in Europe demonstrates strong positive impact on growth and employment, as well as environmental protection and biodiversity preservation.
The 
