State of Seed—the Webby-nominated podcast from the International Seed Federation (ISF) and produced by FP Studios—returns for a second season on Friday, 27 June 2025!
In State of Seed, host Laura Rosbrow-Telem explores how seeds feed and sustain the planet. More than half of what we eat comes from seeds, yet most of us know very little about them. In this series, she talks to the innovative players advancing this vital resource, including leaders of multinational companies and family-owned businesses, UN and government officials, national seed associations, scientists, and, of course, farmers. Plus, you’ll hear about what keeps them up at night.
What to expect in Season 2?
Recorded at the ISF World Seed Congress 2025 in Istanbul, this season spotlights how seeds are protecting the planet in a time of global uncertainty.
Guests include:
- Dr. Cary Fowler, 2024 World Food Prize Co-Winner and co-founder of the Svalbard Global Seed Vault
- UN treaty negotiators and trade officials tackling the biggest seed policy challenges of 2025
- Industry leaders, farmers, scientists, and national seed associations from across the globe
From climate change to trade disruption, counterfeit seeds to international cooperation—this season is packed with insights, real stories, and urgent conversations.
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State of Seed is brought to you by the International Seed Federation, with production services from FP Studios, and is supported by Bayer Crop Science and Corteva Agriscience.
This show is hosted and written by Laura Rosbrow-Telem. Claudia Teti is our producer, Rob Sachs is our editor, and Airah Cadiogan is our ISF producer. Sarah Han provided production assistance.#
