June 29, 2015

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Leading EU industry associations call for policy support for innovation in the agri-food sector

June 24, 2015

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Our favourite fruits, vegetables, nuts and many more are at rist - Agri-food chain Roundtable for Plant Protection raises concerns for the sector

March 31, 2015

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European Seed Association regrets "broccoli/tomato decision" of European Patent Office's Enlarged Board of Appeal

European Seed Association regrets "broccoli/tomato decision" of European Patent Office's Enlarged Board of Appeal - Patentability of plants obtained by essentially biological processes threatens balance of breeders’ rights and patents and may hinder future breeding innovation

March 25, 2015

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Future of successful plant breeding in Europe takes centre stage at launch of action plans of the European Technology Platform ‘Plants for the Future’ (Plant ETP)

January 27, 2015

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Speaking up for Seeds at the European Parliament 

“Diamo voce alle sementi”: il documento strategico dell’Associazione sementiera europea per rilanciare la ricerca varietale

January 22, 2015

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During a lunch event hosted by Mrs. Marit Paulsen, MEP, ESA - European Seed Association officially presented its ‘Speak up for Seeds’ Vision to Members of Parliament and the Commission

Speaking up for seeds at the European Parliament

January 16, 2015

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European Seed Association vision document "Speak up for Seeds"

October 20, 2014

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Agra Europe interview with Garlich Von Essen, director-general of the European Seed Association (ESA) - The European Union must deliver legal certainty for seed and plant sectors

May 19, 2014

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Crop protection solutions urgently needed in the EU to preserve safety and diversity of agri-food products - Agri-food chain coalition calls for a more ambitious EU approach on minor uses and specialty crops
La agricultura europea pide solución urgente a los fitosanitarios

May 6, 2014

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Europe's agri-food businesses call for an EU policy shift toward innovation

Europe's agri‐food businesses call for an EU policy shift towards innovation - Sectors present policy recommendations to EU farm ministers to unlock the potential of Europe’s agricultural and food industries to master key challenges and opportunities

February 25, 2014

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European Parliament gives strong signal to strengthen Europe's plant breeding capacity

February 11, 2014

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European Parliament requires more time for new EU seed law

January 22, 2014

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How will plant breeding survive the regulation implementing the Nagoya Protocol in the EU?

European Parliament’s Committee for Agriculture underlines the value of a competitive plant breeding sector

September 17, 2013

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Europe’s plant breeders disappointed about European Parliament’s vote on Nagoya implementation - Failure to address specificities of plant breeding may hamper innovation and limit practical benefit sharing on genetic resources

May 31, 2013

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European Seed Association newsletter: May 2013 edition

May 28, 2013

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"Accessing and Creating Biodiversity: From Genetic Resource to Genetic Resource"  (European Seed Association fact sheet)

May 21, 2013

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International Day of Biodiversity—An important day for Europe’s plant breeders

May 7, 2013

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Seed companies intensify monitoring of illegal seed marketing

May 6, 2013

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European Union - Towards a modern and legal Framework for Plant Health and Seeds

April 29, 2013

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European Seed Association regrets that Commission intends to push ahead with ban of neonicotinoid pesticides despite broad criticism

April 26, 2013

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European Seed Association’s contribution to the World IP Day: Breeders to benefit from new patent database

March 21, 2013

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European Seed Treatment Assurance - a success story in the making

March 19, 2013

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New European Seed Association position: Breeding for the bioeconomy

March 4, 2013

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L'association européenne des semenciers (ESA) pour un système harmonisé au plan européen (La France Agricole)

December 11, 2012

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A European breeders' exemption - European Seed Association welcomes new EU Patent