Sectors du végétal at SIVAL

Seeds & Plants

sector seeds and plants at SIVAL 2024 - © Régine Lemarchand - SIVAL

sector seeds and plants at SIVAL

SIVAL is the essential meeting place for seed and plant professionals in France, providing seed producers and seed and plant buyers with the opportunity to take stock of trends at sector.

It is at SIVAL in particular that professionals are invited each year to discover varietal innovations for all plant productions, and particularly for Sectors fruit, vegetables and horticulture. At SIVAL, seed and plant companies operating on the French market also present the latest market innovations.

SIVAL offers a wide range of innovative solutions tailored to the needs of industry professionals. Varietal selection, seed production and processing, equipment and services for seed production and processing... all aimed at improving the resilience, productivity and quality of seeds and seedlings.

One of the highlights of SIVAL is its full program of conferences and workshops, offered by specialists from Sectors.

Taking part in SIVAL gives youaccess to innovations from sector seeds and plants , as well as the opportunity to develop your network thanks to the presence of all the major players in the French seed and plant industry. Last but not least, SIVAL provides an opportunity to decipher trends and take stock of technical and regulatory developments in the sector.

Images of Seeds & Plants at SIVAL 2024

Interview with Pascal COQUIN - Manager of the French Catalogue of Vegetable Varieties - GEVES

Interview with Pascal COQUIN - Manager of the French Catalogue of Vegetable Varieties - GEVES

How can we support 0-waste plant growers? Itw of Julien PERREVE-GENET - General Manager - Fertil

How can we support 0-waste plant growers? Itw of Julien PERREVE-GENET - General Manager - Fertil

How dynamic is the organic seed market? AGROSEMENS

How dynamic is the organic seed market? AGROSEMENS

Interview with Pascal COQUIN - Manager of the French Catalogue of Vegetable Varieties - GEVES

Interview with Pascal COQUIN - Manager of the French Catalogue of Vegetable Varieties - GEVES

How can we support 0-waste plant growers? Itw of Julien PERREVE-GENET - General Manager - Fertil

How can we support 0-waste plant growers? Itw of Julien PERREVE-GENET - General Manager - Fertil

How dynamic is the organic seed market? AGROSEMENS

How dynamic is the organic seed market? AGROSEMENS

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Seed interviews

Seed quality assessment, between history and technology - Organized by GEVES

sector organizations at SIVAL

  • The Union Française des Semenciers (UFS) is a major player in the sector seed industry in France, bringing together 118 companies specializing in the selection, production and marketing of seeds. At SIVAL, the UFS vegetable and flower seed section is particularly well represented.
  • SEMAE, France's seed and plant interprofessional organization, provides technical and regulatory expertise to the entire sector. SEMAE, a partner of SIVAL, is present at the show in the Vegepolys Valley area. It will be showcasing its latest research and publications, providing visitors with information on the latest developments.
  • The Groupe d'Étude et de Contrôle des Variétés Et des Semences (GEVES ) is a key player at SIVAL. It provides expertise in the evaluation and certification of plant varieties. At SIVAL, GEVES organizes presentations and workshops to inform professionals about procedures for registering varieties in the official catalog, seed quality testing and new varietal evaluation methods. GEVES experts are on hand to answer visitors' questions, share research results and promote best practices in varietal selection and certification. GEVES' participation at SIVAL ensures fruitful exchanges between researchers, growers and seed companies, contributing to the ongoing improvement of sector seeds and plants in France.

sector Semences et Plants en France

France is a major player in seed and plant production. The sector plays a key role in national and international agriculture. sector seeds and plants in France is renowned for its quality, innovation and diversity, covering a wide range of crops, from field crops to vegetables, fruit trees and vines.

The French seed industry is highly structured, with breeding companies, multipliers and distributors. The sector seedling sector includes the production of vegetable, fruit and wine seedlings.

Young plants at SIVAL 2024 - © Régine Lemarchand - SIVAL

Web resources on sector Seeds and Plants

  • SEMAE (Interprofession des Semences et Plants) : comprehensive information on the regulation, production and marketing of seeds and seedlings in France. Consult SEMAE resources.
  • GEVES (Groupe d'Étude et de Contrôle des Variétés Et des Semences) : information on the evaluation and certification of plant varieties. Visit the GEVES website.
  • Union Française des Semenciers (UFS) : resources on Sectors seeds, its history, issues and professions. Visit the UFS website
Semences et Plants at SIVAL 2024 - © Régine Lemarchand - SIVAL 2024

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