Airah Cadiogan

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Strategic Phytosanitary Discussions and
ToBR-Ag Project Developments

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

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

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 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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Strengthening Global Seed Trade through Field Inspections

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

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

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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OECD-G7 Launch Joint Initiative to Strengthen Seed Certification in Africa with ISF as Strategic Partner

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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