Euroseeds has announced its appointment to the newly formed European Board on Agriculture and Food (EBAF), with its Secretary General, Garlich von Essen, representing the organization.
“Seeds are the foundation of our agriculture and food systems, and the seed and plant breeding sector remains committed to driving innovation and strengthening competitiveness in Europe,” von Essen said in a press release.
Euroseeds looks forward to contributing actively to shaping policies and actions that address these priorities, stated von Essen after his recent appointed to the EBAF.
The European Commission has formed the European Board on Agriculture and Food (EBAF) based on recommendations from the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of Agriculture. Chaired by Commissioner Christophe Hansen, the EBAF is designed to promote a multistakeholder dialogue between the agri-food sector, civil society, and the Commission. The Board’s initial focus will be to create an agenda for the future of agriculture and food, with the first meeting set for Feb. 4.
“I am committed to working alongside EBAF members to develop a shared European strategy for the future of agriculture and food. Together, we aim to establish concrete steps and milestones that ensure a sustainable and competitive agri-food sector for Europe, continued von Essen looking into the next steps of the Commission’s initiative.”
Read more about the EBAF here.
