LAST EVENTS – EUROSEED CONGRESS 2024 – Copenhagen, Denmark, October, 13-16th 2024
The Euroseeds2024 Congress held at the Tivoli Hotel in Copenhagen has gathered almost 1300 industry professionals, 50 exhibitors, 1000 traders from over 60 countries for three days to do business and discuss critical issues in the European seed sector.
The annual event has been the occasion for offering businesses a platform to showcase a wide range of innovations in technical equipment and mechanical components, processing technologies and plant breeding software.
Among the various interventions, we highlight Andreas Wais from the International Seed Testing Association (ISTA) introducing new e-certificates, emphasizing their efficiency, security, and cost-effectiveness and Catherine Geslain-Lanéelle from the European Commission outlining the EU’s vision for a sustainable agricultural future, reiterating the critical role of the seed sector. She expressed the EC’s commitment to engaging with industry stakeholders to ensure a stable regulatory environment that supports the growth and competitiveness of the sector.
The congress also highlighted innovation in biologicals, particularly about the challenges in the EU regulatory framework for pesticides and the future potential for biological solutions.
The congress also covered market trends for various crops, including corn, sorghum, oilseed rape, sunflower, soybean, and hemp, highlighting production volumes, yield perspectives, and market challenges.
Garlich v. Essen, Secretary General of Euroseeds, concluded the congress by emphasizing the importance of leadership, clear priorities, and strong commitment to drive agricultural progress. He stressed the need for flexibility, innovation, and investment to secure a sustainable future for agriculture in Europe.
Every two years, the Euroseeds Congress hosts the Best Student Award of the European Plant Breeding Academy, University of California, Davis. The 2024 recipient of this honor is Mark van Gerwen from Bejo, demonstrating exceptional promise in the field of plant breeding and genetics.
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