DLF Group CEO Søren Halbye appointed as President of Euroseeds Association

Date:10-16-2024

DLF Seeds A/S shares that its Group CEO, Søren Halbye, has been appointed as the new President of Euroseeds, the leading organization representing the European seed sector. As the voice of the seed industry, Euroseeds represents over 30 national associations and thousands of seed businesses.

This appointment comes at a critical time for the seeds and wider agricultural industry, as it faces complex challenges and opportunities that will shape its future for decades to come. In his acceptance speech, Søren expressed his gratitude for the trust placed in him by Euroseeds and its members. ″It is a true honour to lead this organization at a time when the agricultural landscape is shifting dramatically. The role we play in advocating for the European seed sector has never been more important,″ he stated.

Søren emphasized that this is a pivotal period for the sector, necessitating unified action to address challenges such as climate change, political and regulatory hurdles, and the need for sustainable agricultural practices.

Euroseeds will continue to engage proactively with European decision-makers to advocate for regulations that facilitate innovation and assist the industry in adapting to the changing environment. Key issues such as New Genetic Techniques (NGT) and the regulation of Plant Reproductive Material (PRM) will be priorities during his tenure.

Søren is committed to fostering an inclusive dialogue, uniting diverse interests, and leveraging collective knowledge to champion issues that matter most. He outlined a proactive approach, with one of the first initiatives being to bring the findings of previous advocacy workshops and membership engagement into action, focusing on defining the strategic priorities for the association.

As DLF Seeds supports Søren in this new role, DLF Seeds is confident that his leadership will enhance the sector’s level of collaboration and innovation.