BASA PROFILE

History

The British Association of Commercial Analysts, as it was first known, was founded in 1923. Its main objectives were the advancement of seed testing and the co-operation and mutual advice of its members in matters relating to seed testing. In these early days the Association also acted as an employment bureau circularising analysts with details of vacant posts which arose in seed companies.

The Association was disbanded in 1938 but was reformed as the British Association of Seed Analysts (BASA) by Mr Wilfred Holliwell in the late 1950s and has flourished ever since.

Objectives

The objectives of BASA remain purely altruistic and have not changed since the Association was first formed. Nevertheless in today's fast moving world of rapidly advancing technology and ever-changing legislation, the role of BASA has become increasingly important.

Key functions include liaison with various official organisations and Ministries and the dissemination of technical information to its members, relating to seeds and seed testing.

The BASA Committee meets four times each year. E-mail Newsletters are produced on a regular basis and circulated to members with articles detailing the latest technical developments in the areas of seed technology and seed testing as well as updating members on the activities the Committee is undertaking on their behalf.

Previous Chairmen of BASA