Points clés
Temps de lecture : 10 min
20/05/2026
Key Takeaways ‘Seeds and International Strategies’
Discover the key takeaways from our AgriDebate on ‘Seeds and International Strategies’, held on 13 May 2026. A morning session dedicated to exploring the positioning of the seed sector in various countries across Europe and North America and presenting several international strategies adopted by seed companies. The strategic nature of seeds is the central theme of this event, not only to address national and international challenges related to food sovereignty and climate change, but also to address the challenges of competitiveness, performance, and resilience for farmers as business leaders.
Speakers:
- Rachel BLUMEL, Director, Union française des semenciers (UFS)
- Basile DE BARY, CEO, Sakata Vegetables Europe
- Fan-Li CHOU, Vice-President, Scientific Affairs and Policy, American Seed Trade Association (ASTA)
- Marie-Cécile DAMAVE, Head of Innovation and International Affairs, Agridées
- Régis FOURNIER, Strategic Advisor, Limagrain Field Seeds
- Laurent GUERREIRO, President, RAGT SA
- Hélène GUILLOT, Director, Agricultural Crop Licensing Platform (ACLP)
- Luc JACQUET, Farm manager, Vice-President, Fédération nationale des agriculteurs multiplicateurs de semences (FNAMS), Member of the Seed Section COPA COGECA
- Michiel KLOMPENHOUWER, Director, Plantum
- Ged MANNING, Agricultural Attaché, Embassy of the United Kingdom, in Paris
- Charles MEAUDRE, Farm Manager, President, Agridées
- Carl-Stephan SCHÄFER, Director General, Bundesverband Deutscher Pflanzenzüchter e. V.