Airah Cadiogan, Author at International Seed Federation

ISF Joins UPOV Panel Discussion on Enforcement of Plant Breeders’ Rights

Geneva, Switzerland —ISF Secretary General Michael Keller was among the speakers on a panel discussion on “Practices and Challenges in Enforcement of Plant Breeders’ Rights” organized by UPOV on 5 February. The discussion was moderated by Yolanda Huerta, UPOV Vice Secretary-General and featured the following panelists: Mr. Diego F. Ortega-Sanabria, Technical Secretary at the Commission […]

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ISF at Fruit Logistica 2025

Value Chain / Airah Cadiogan

Berlin, Germany — For the third year in a row, ISF organized a side-event at Fruit Logistica, one of the biggest fruit, vegetables and floral exhibitions in the world, on 3-5 February. The event, hosted at the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) booth, highlighted how seed companies bring innovations that not only create value for

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ISF Board of Directors Gathers in Nairobi, Highlight Commitment to Support African Agriculture

ISF / Airah Cadiogan

Nairobi, Kenya – The International Seed Federation (ISF) has convened its Board Meetings in Nairobi, bringing together national, regional and global seed industry leaders and reinforcing their commitment to Africa’s agricultural development, especially in the face of climate change and a rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape. “Africa is on the verge of unlocking the transformative power

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Strategic Phytosanitary Discussions and
ToBR-Ag Project Developments

Phytosanitary Affairs / Airah Cadiogan

Paris, France — A key meeting took place at the Limagrain office in Paris, bringing together the ISF Phytosanitary Affairs Manager, Rose Souza Richards, and the Chairs and Vice Chairs of the ISF CG Phyto, EG Systems Approach, and EG Disease Resistance Terminology. Discussions focused on defining the work plan and key strategic objectives for

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Joint ISF-CGIAR-International Treaty Workshop on the Standard Material Transfer Agreement (SMTA) and the Multilateral System (MLS) of the International Treaty

Genetic Resources / Airah Cadiogan

More than 400 people participated in the joint online workshop organized by ISF, CGIAR, and the Secretariat of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA) to share experiences and discuss challenges and opportunities on the use of the Standard Material Transfer Agreement (SMTA) on 14 January. The event was organized

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ISF Endorses ‘Laureate Letter’ Calling for Financial and Political Action to Develop “Moonshot” Technologies to Ensure Food Security

ISF / Airah Cadiogan

Earlier this month, more than 150 Nobel and World Food Prize Laureates endorsed a landmark statement outlining transformative priorities in agricultural research and development (R&D), urging policymakers, scientists and industry leaders to unite in tackling the food security crisis through innovation, investment and international collaboration. The International Seed Federation (ISF), representing tens of thousands of

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ISF at the ‘Food Forever’ Experience in Davos 2025

ISF / Airah Cadiogan

ISF Secretary General Michael Keller joined the ‘Food Forever’ Experience organized by Crop Trust, the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (Plant Treaty), and the Swiss Federal Office of Agriculture at the House of Switzerland in Davos around the 2025 World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting. The Food Forever Experience event

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ISF Launches ‘Seed Is Life’ Podcast

ISF / Airah Cadiogan

As we wrap up 2024, we slowly wind down ISF’s centennial celebrations. And what’s a better way to close out this landmark year than with a series of reflective conversations about the history of ISF and the seed industry and what the next century holds for our global association? This is what the “Seed is

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ISF Working Groups Hold Midterm Meetings in Geneva, Switzerland

ISF / Airah Cadiogan

156 ISF members from 27 countries gathered in Geneva, Switzerland for the ISF midterm meetings on 4-8 November 2024 to review their progress on the ISF Key Strategic Objectives 2021-2025 and set their action plans for the next year. Meetings were held in different parts of the city, with some groups visiting the World Trade

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Strengthening Global Seed Trade through Field Inspections

Phytosanitary Affairs / Airah Cadiogan

Bangkok, Thailand — Dr. Rose Souza Richards, ISF Phytosanitary Affairs Manager, delivered a presentation at the APSA Field Inspection Accreditation Workshop on 26 November 2024, emphasizing the critical role of field inspections in ensuring seed health and facilitating international trade. Field inspections are essential for detecting pests, maintaining genetic purity, and ensuring compliance with international

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Role of Quality Seeds in Tackling Climate Change Highlighted at UNFCCC COP29

Seed Resilience / Airah Cadiogan

Baku, Azerbaijan — ISF was on the ground at the UN Climate Change 29th Conference of Parties (COP 29) to promote the role of quality seeds in helping farmers adapt to climate change, as well as mitigating agriculture’s impact on the environment. ISF showcased the results of the “Seed Resilience” project being implemented in Rwanda

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International Seed Health Initiative (ISHI) Holds Annual Technical Meeting in Valencia

Phytosanitary Affairs / Airah Cadiogan

From 23 to 27 September, the city of Valencia in Spain became the hub for Vegetable Seed Health as the International Seed Health Initiative (ISHI) gathered a record number of 74 members and observers for its annual Technical Meeting, where participants exchanged insights about the latest developments and progress in the initiative. This year, a refreshed meeting

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Airah Cadiogan

ISF Joins UPOV Panel Discussion on Enforcement of Plant Breeders’ Rights

ISF at Fruit Logistica 2025

ISF Board of Directors Gathers in Nairobi, Highlight Commitment to Support African Agriculture

Strategic Phytosanitary Discussions and
ToBR-Ag Project Developments

Joint ISF-CGIAR-International Treaty Workshop on the Standard Material Transfer Agreement (SMTA) and the Multilateral System (MLS) of the International Treaty

ISF Endorses ‘Laureate Letter’ Calling for Financial and Political Action to Develop “Moonshot” Technologies to Ensure Food Security

ISF at the ‘Food Forever’ Experience in Davos 2025

ISF Launches ‘Seed Is Life’ Podcast

ISF Working Groups Hold Midterm Meetings in Geneva, Switzerland

Strengthening Global Seed Trade through Field Inspections

Role of Quality Seeds in Tackling Climate Change Highlighted at UNFCCC COP29

International Seed Health Initiative (ISHI) Holds Annual Technical Meeting in Valencia

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