Join us on Thursday, April 10th at 10:00 AM for a public webinar exploring the future of the sunflower sector in Europe. This event brings together experts from various fields to discuss current research, challenges, and opportunities in the sunflower industry, with a focus on building a resilient and sustainable value chain, “From field to market”.
Our panel of speakers includes:
- Nicolas Langlade, Research Director, INRAE LIPME
HelEx project Leader and scientist specialized in sunflower genetics, his research focuses on improving sunflower resilience through an integrated approach combining genetical genomics and evolutionary biology. He explores the molecular mechanisms underlying heterosis and its role in adaptation to new environmental conditions. - Cédric Dufour, Agronomist, Innovation Manager, Saipol
An industry representative will address the challenges and issues related to sunflower processing and transformation, highlighting the importance of seed quality for oil composition and processing, and cake production. - Sylvain Hypolite, Research & Development Manager, Agro D’Oc, will share insights on how sunflower fits into his crop rotation and overall farm strategy. He will also discuss his perspective on the current state of the sector and his expectations regarding the future of sunflower cultivation.
- Gilles Gree, Portfolio Manager Europe Sunflower Seeds, Syngenta, A sunflower breeder, will address seed producers’ challenges, highlighting how it tackles climate change and supports farmers in adapting to evolving environmental conditions.
This webinar is a unique opportunity to gain insights into the future of sunflowers in Europe from multiple perspectives. We encourage many stakeholders to attend, including scientists, the general public, academics, farmers’ associations, beekeepers, processors, and breeders.
Learn how the HelEx project seeks to maintain seed quality and pollinator resources, and to evaluate the results at the technological, environmental, and socio-economic levels.
