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Inspiring Future Plant Breeders: ISF Engages with emPLANT Students

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Beauvais, France — As part of ISF’s mission to connect the seed sector with future generations, Ben Rivoire, ISF Sustainability and Crop Value Chain Manager, visited UniLaSalle Beauvais to meet students of the Erasmus Mundus Plant Breeding (emPLANT) Master’s program. The session provided an overview of the global seed sector, from its innovation pipeline and […]

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ISF Joins the Euroseeds Congress in Edinburgh

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Edinburgh, Scotland — ISF was pleased to join colleagues and partners from the European seed sector at the Euroseeds 2025 Congress. Ensuring Access for Innovation ISF Secretary General Michael Keller joined a high-level panel on the International Plant Treaty & the Future of Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS) alongside Treaty Secretary Kent Nnadozie. During the discussion,

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Spotlight at the World Congress of Agricultural Journalists: How Quality Seed Transforms Farmers’ Lives and Communities

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Nairobi, Kenya — The transformative power of quality seed in improving farmers’ livelihoods and strengthening rural communities took center stage at one of the breakaway sessions during the 2025 World Congress of Agricultural Journalists, held in the “cradle of mankind,” Nairobi, Kenya, on 16 October 2025. Hosted by the International Seed Federation (ISF) and moderated

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ISF Joins IFPA Global Fresh Produce & Floral Show Where Innovation and Sustainability Took Center Stage

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California, USA — Ben Rivoire, ISF Sustainability and Crop Value Chain Manager, visited the United States to engage with ISF members and leading seed innovators, Sakata, HM Clause, and Syngenta Seeds, and to participate in the IFPA Sustainability Council and the Global Produce & Floral Show from 16-19 October. The visit underscored the critical role

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ISF to Host Roundtable at the World Congress of Agricultural Journalists 2025

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The International Seed Federation (ISF), in partnership with East-West Seed, Rijk Zwaan, and Corteva Agriscience, and in coordination with the African Seed Trade Association (AFSTA), will organize a panel discussion at the World Congress of Agricultural Journalists 2025 on 16 October 2025, 11 AM, in Nairobi, Kenya. The Congress is co-organized by the International Federation

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ISF Highlights Opportunities Under ISPM 45 at PPP Workshop in Cambodia

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Siem Reap, Cambodia — At the Workshop on Policy Dialogue for Developing a 3rd Party Laboratory Accreditation Program (ISPM 45), held on 18–19 September 2025, ISF Phytosanitary Affairs Manager Dr. Rose Souza Richards delivered a presentation on “Understanding ISPM 45: International Standards and Opportunities.” She outlined the core provisions of ISPM 45, adopted by the IPPC

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ISF Contributes to IGC Global Dialogue on Non-Tariff Measures and Market Efficiency

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On Thursday, 25 September 2025, Dr. Khaoula Belhaj Fragnière was invited to speak at the International Grains Council’s (IGC) inaugural webinar in a new series focused on Non-Tariff Measures (NTMs) and Market Efficiency. Representing the global seed industry, Khaoula shared key insights into the growing impact of non-tariff trade measures on seed businesses worldwide. Her

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Strengthening Dialogue on Phytosanitary Measures in Beijing

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Beijing, China — On 10 September 2025, ISF joined CNSTA and APSA in co-hosting the International Workshop on Phytosanitary Measures and Standards in Beijing. The workshop gathered NPPOs, customs officials, seed associations, and companies to exchange experiences on harmonizing phytosanitary practices for safe and efficient seed trade. In his opening remarks, ISF President Arthur Santosh

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ISF Highlights Global Seed Trade and Collaboration at Beijing Seed Congress

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Beijing, China — ISF joined the 32nd China Beijing Seed Industry Conference, held on 11–12 September 2025.  ISF President Arthur Santosh Attavar spoke at the opening ceremony, emphasizing the central role of seed innovation in addressing today’s global challenges, including climate change, the decline in arable land resources, and a growing population. ISF Phytosanitary Affairs

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Balancing Innovation and Farmers’ Rights: The Role of Plant Variety Protection

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ISF Board Member Mary Ann Sayoc, former President of the Philippine Seed Industry Association and current Group Head for Partnerships and Alliance at East-West, participated in the Second Global Symposium on Farmers’ Rights held in Manila, Philippines, on 16-19 September, representing the private seed sector at this international gathering organized by the FAO International Plant

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ISF Tree & Shrub Working Group Advances Global Cooperation in Tree Seeds

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Dehradun, India — The ISF Tree & Shrub (TAS) Working Group held its Annual Meeting on 26 to 28 August 2025 in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, at the foothills of the Himalayas. Hosted by ISF member Horticultural Impex, around 20 participants had the opportunity to experience the region’s rich forest biodiversity while visiting the Indian Forest Research

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