Arnaud TACHON appointed Chairman of MAS Seeds^®

The Board of Directors of MAS Seeds^® has appointed Arnaud TACHON as its Chairman since February 3, 2025. He succeeds Jean-Luc CAPES, who remains President of the Maïsadour Seed Producers Group (GPSM) and member of the Board of Directors of MAS Seeds^®. 

A long-standing commitment to agriculture

Arnaud TACHON, 44 years old, has been a farmer and seed producer since 2003. He joined the Maïsadour Board of Directors in 2019 and was elected Deputy Vice President of the cooperative in 2022. He is also a board member and executive committee member of the AGPM (General Association of French Maize Producers) and has held various regional and national positions in France: elected representative at the Landes Chamber of Agriculture, President of the Landes Young Farmers (JA) union, board member of the national JA union, and Chair of the Employment and Training Committee of the National Federation of Farmers’ Unions (FNSEA) for the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. 

Supporting the transition to a sustainable agricultural model

Arnaud is committed to contributing to MAS Seeds’ strategy in addressing today’s agricultural challenges: farms sustainability, soil preservation, climate change adaptation, and carbon footprint reduction. 

"I am convinced that we have a key role to play in supporting farmers in their transition, by leveraging agronomic levers. Our ambition is to establish MAS Seeds as a leading seed company in regenerative agriculture by offering sustainable seeds and a comprehensive, innovative offer adapted to rotations including maize, sunflower, and cover crops." A vision fully aligned with MAS Seeds’ purpose: Act Together for a Changing Agriculture. 

Reducing the carbon footprint of our activities

Arnaud also wants to play a leading role in the decarbonization of the company’s activities through the evolution of production practices. Since 2024, he has been part of the collective of pilot farmers who are experimenting with regenerative agriculture production practices. These initiatives aim to simultaneously improve soil fertility, seed production performance and producer profitability, while reducing the carbon impact of MAS Seeds^® activities.

About MAS Seeds^®

MAS Seeds^® is the seed subsidiary of the MAÏSADOUR Group, headquartered in Haut-Mauco in the Landes region. With over 70 years of experience, the company offers a portfolio of innovative and sustainable seeds and solutions. 

Present in 50 countries, MAS Seeds is committed to regenerative agriculture through its three activities. 

• R&D: selection of a diversified range of maize, sunflower, cover crops and other species.. 

• Production: multiplication and manufacture of quality seeds. 

• Sales and Marketing: sales and field support.