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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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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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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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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ISF welcomed the launch of the new OECD-G7 plan to enhance Africa’s participation in the OECD seed certification scheme as part of the OECD’s wider efforts to strengthen agricultural productivity and its contribution to economic development. ISF is a strategic partner in the “Joint Initiative: Strengthening seed certification in Africa,” launched during a meeting of G7 agriculture ministers
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