1/4 A study on the socio-economic and environmental value of plant breeding in the EU, specifically considering the EU’s “From Farm to Fork” and “Biodiversity” strategies by HFFA Research GmbH READ MORE Latest news Plant breeding innovation November 29, 2021 New Breeding Methods -More than just a “test-tube scenario” Read more Euroseeds 2021 Congress October 25, 2021 Euroseeds 2021 Congress: first major event of the seed sector since the end of 2019 Read more ALL NEWS #EmbracingNature Euroseeds is the voice of the European seed sector. We therefore represent the interests of those active in research, breeding, production and marketing of seeds of agricultural, horticultural and ornamental plant species. Today, Euroseeds, with more than 35 national member associations from EU Members States and beyond, represents several thousand seed businesses, as well as more than 70 direct company members, including from seed related industries. Who we are Key Topics Food Security Food Quality and Health Jobs, Growth, Competitiveness Biodiversity and Environmental Protection Sustainability and Climate Change Did you know? Drivers of food security Thanks to plant breeding, wheat harvests have increased by over 22 ml ton in the EU since 2000. That’s enough for 32 bn loaves of bread.* *Source: HFFA Research GmbH (2016), The economic, social and environmental value of plant breeding in the European Union, HFFA Research Paper Read more Featured Seeding Benefits projects Fair Planet Fair Planet is a non-profit organization with a mission to increase food security and provide new economic opportunities to smallholder farmers in developing countries, through access to high-quality seed varieties and training for improved farming practices. Read more Baraa Primary School Baraa is a primary school with hundreds of pupils. Enza Zaden’s financial support has enabled the school to invest in an irrigation system for its kitchen garden, in which the pupils learn how to grow traditional vegetables. The garden also plays an important part in providing food for the pupils. Read more DISCOVER ALL SEEDING BENEFITS PROJECTS Join the conversation HOME ABOUT NEWS KEY TOPICS RESOURCES CONTACT CONGRESS SEEDING BENEFITS Avenue des Arts 52, 1000 Brussels, Belgium secretariat@euroseeds.eu +32 2 743 28 60 @Euroseeds Privacy Policy Cookie Notice Website by DIGITAG