Due to its excellent network and knowledge of regulatory systems, Organic Services was able to compile a high-level programme on short notice. Ms Mildred Steidle, Director, accompanied and translated for the group. Visits were paid to the "Bavarian Plant Breeder and Seed Producers Association", "BSV the Bavarian feed-seed company, the "Seed Department" of the internationally operating BayWa Group, and "LfL" the Bavarian State Research Center for Agriculture which serves as the Competent Authority for the surveillance of the EU Organic Regulation. The delegation was pleased by the high-level presentations and discussions.