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ISF Strengthens Global Seed Dialogue at the China Seed Congress 2026

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On 27-31 March, the International Seed Federation (ISF) participated in the China Seed Congress and Nanfan Agricultural Silicon Valley Forum in Sanya, Hainan, China. Organized by the Chinese Seed Association, the event brought together leaders from across the seed sector for a high-level opening ceremony, main forum, 10 sub-forums, and four specialized events. Discussions spanned […]

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AFSTA 2026 Congress Draws 500 Participants with Theme “Empowering Africa’s Future, One Seed at a Time’

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Cape Town, South Africa — Held under the theme “Empowering Africa’s Future, One Seed at a Time,” the AFSTA 2026 Congress brought together more than 500 delegates in Cape Town from 23 to 25 March 2026 for three days of discussion on seed trade, innovation, and the future of Africa’s seed sector. Hosted at the Century

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ISF Engages with Global Food Value Chain Leaders at Key Industry Events

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The International Seed Federation (ISF) recently participated in two key events, engaging with leaders across the food value chain to advance sustainability and innovation. These gatherings, identified by the Value Chain Working Group, provided a platform for ISF to amplify the private seed sector’s voice and explore collaborative solutions for a more resilient food system.

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Gene Editing in Agriculture: Innovation, Collaboration, and the Path Forward

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London, UK — Gene editing is transforming agriculture, offering solutions to global food challenges, fostering innovation, and demanding new approaches to regulation, collaboration, and communication. At the inaugural Future of Food Summit organized by Economist Impact Events, ISF Secretary General Michael Keller joined a panel discussion moderated by Ed Barker, Head of Policy and External Affairs, Agricultural

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A new year, a new way of working: ISF launches the 2026–2030 Key Strategic Objectives (KSOs)

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As we step into a new year, we’re excited to open a new chapter for our association: the ISF Key Strategic Objectives (KSOs) 2026–2030, our shared roadmap to advance innovation, enable global seed movement, and strengthen the seed sector’s contribution to food security and sustainable agriculture. The KSOs bring together the priorities of our members

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Strengthening Collaboration with India’s Seed Sector

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Delhi, India — Over two productive days in the Indian capital, ISF took an important step toward deepening collaboration with India’s seed sector. Together with the Federation of Seed Industry of India (FSII), represented by its Executive Director, Raghavan Sampathkumar, and Kuldeep Tyagi, together with partners from Crop Life Asia, the ISF delegation met with

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Plant Treaty GB11: Full speech of Michael Keller, Secretary General, ISF

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Lima, Peru —  Full Speech Delivered by ISF Secretary General Michael Keller at the Opening Ceremony of the Eleventh Session of the Governing Body of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture, on Monday, 24 November 2025, 10:00H, on behalf of the International Seed Federation.   Distinguished delegates, colleagues, and friends, The

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ISF Highlights Collaboration, Innovation, and Thought Leadership at the Asian Seed Congress 2025 in Mumbai

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Mumbai, India — The Asian Seed Congress 2025 brought more than 1,000 delegates to the Jio World Convention Centre. ISF President Arthur Santosh Attavar, together with members of the ISF Secretariat, represented the International Seed Federation throughout a dynamic week of bilateral meetings, technical discussions, and member and stakeholder engagement. Strengthening Collaboration with APSA On

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Plant Breeding Innovation and Policy Take Center Stage at the 17th ISBR Symposium

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Ghent, Belgium – On 3-4 November 2025, ISF led two high-impact sessions on Plant Breeding Innovation (PBI) at the 17th International Symposium on Biosafety Research (ISBR), held 2–6 November. Hosted by ISF Regulatory Affairs Manager Khaoula Belhaj Fragnière, in collaboration with John McMurdy of CropLife International, these sessions convened global scientific, regulatory, and industry leaders

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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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