On March 29, 2018, Seed Association of Ukraine was awarded with a Diploma of the First Ukrainian Award “The best GR-specialist of the year”, winning in the category “The Most Effective Industry Specific Association of the Year”.

The award is an indicator that the winner acts exclusively within the framework of ethical rules, correct communications, public representation and industry development; and that it has also achieved significant success in the field of Government Relations. Furthermore, it was the first time when agricultural lobbying organizations were awarded.

ESA (European Seed Association) welcomes the initiative of the Commission to launch a public consultation on the future of the CAP. The agri-food chain starts with seeds. Plant breeding and seed companies are integral to farming, delivering much needed innovation. We share responsibility with farmers, processors and others to provide food security and deliver innovation and diversity in food, feed and energy production whilst protecting our environment, improving the sustainability of our agri-food chain.