Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam — On March 4-5, representatives, ISF joined other representatives at the ePhyto Capacity-Building Workshop, which is part of the STDF-funded project “Strengthening Phytosanitary Compliance to Boost Seed Trade in the Asia-Pacific” (STDF/PG/755). ISF was represented by Phytosanitary Affairs Manager Dr. Rose Souza Richards/ This workshop marked a milestone in Vietnam’s […]
ISF is pleased to announce that Lorelei Garagancea will join the Secretariat as Intellectual Property and Legal Affairs Manager starting 1 April 2025. In this role, Lorelei will lead the ISF Coordination Groups on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources, and Engagement against Illegal Seed Practices. Lorelei brings a dynamic blend of global legal expertise, a passion
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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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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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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
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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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
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
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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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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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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