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In addition to its leadership in the EU, France also has a major global presence: it exports into 150 countries across 5 continents.

Promoting the development of sustainable agriculture

Increasing production while preserving the environment: a profound shift in agricultural production will need to take place, and the seed industry has an essential part to play.

Feeding the world despite climate change

Food security is threatened by climate change. If breeders can continue to improve plant traits, farmers should be able to ensure the world’s food supply.

Meeting the growing demand for food

The seed industry faces two major challenges: providing food for a growing world population and adapting to the loss of farmland. One solution is to create new varieties.

Boosting the organic seed industry

Over recent years, guided by the needs of organic farmers, the French seed industry has dedicated itself to increasing the supply of various organic seeds and plants.

Protecting plant variety rights

What are the key elements of the French law of December 8, 2011?

Challenges

The French seed industry is dedicated to serving the public good, which includes helping create the farming and gardening systems of today and tomorrow.

Stakeholders

Plant breeding companies, Seed growers, Seed production companies, Seed distributors, Seed consumers, Industrial consumers... All the stakeholders of the French seed and plant sector are tightly linked.

SEMAE FORMATION training programmes

French training, consultancy and expertise assessment for the seed sector. More than 120 themes of training offered every year! Internationally trusted in over forty countries.

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