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The Australian Seed Federation (ASF) is the peak industry body for the Australian seed industry at the local, state, national and international level.
The ASF also represents its members internationally, as a member of the International Seed Federation (ISF) and the Asia Pacific Seed Association (APSA).
The ASF strives to deliver Leadership, Advocacy, Adaptation and Solutions on key issues including climate change adaptation, world food security, technological developments, trade, and the growth in productivity of Australian and international agriculture, through the delivery and supply of new and improved commodities and services to the market.
ASF Vision
To maintain and protect the interests of ASF members and to increase the prosperity of members through superior leadership and management of issues critical to the Australian seed industry.
ASF Mission
To serve its members through the creation of a commercial and fair operating environment.
ASF Values
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Have Respect and Integrity
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Be Consultative, Responsive and to Deliver Outcomes
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Have Effective Advocacy
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Be Sustainable
ASF Board of Directors
President (Mr Bruce Officer)
Vice President (Mr Rod Miller)
Vice President (Mr Phil Poulton)
Immediate Past President (Mr Arie Baelde)
ASF Policy Council
Mr Jim McDonald (Chair of the Northern Region)
Mr Steve Brill (Chair of the Eastern Region)
Mr Bruce Officer (Chair of the South Eastern Region)
Mr Jamie Tidy (Chair of the Southern Region)
Mr Barry Cox (Chair of the Western Region)
ASF Working Groups
Horticulture Working Group (Ms J Carmichael)
Plant Breeders and Proprietary Marketers Working Group (Mr David Harris)
Biotechnology Working Group (Mr J McDonald)
Marketing Working Group (Mr T Pepper)
Seed Growers Working Group (Mr S Parks)
Seed Processors Working Group (Mr S Brill)
Turf and Lawn Seed Working Group (Mr M Ahern)
Tropical Seed Working Group (Mr B Northway)
ASF Core Values
Establish external and internal processes to ensure the financial sustainability, and business ethics of its operations into the future;
Harness and improve communication, advocacy and debate amongst its members and key stakeholders; and
Evolve to develop the appropriate internal flexibility and mechanisms to advocate and engage in policy formation, delivery and membership services.
ASF Core Purposes
Develop sound corporate support and partnership to assist with the financial resources of operating the ASF;
Improve the effectiveness of ASF representation and to provide superior membership services and advocacy; and
Establish itself as a key stakeholder in agriculture productivity, and climate change adaptation and solutions.
ASF Contacts
Mr Will Golsby
Chief Executive Officer
Ms Alysha Bowman
Membership Services Officer
For more information please contact the Australian Seed Federation on 02 6282 6822 or enquiry@asf.asn.au.
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