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ISF at OECD HROB 2025

ISF Supports Global Policy Alignment on Plant Breeding Innovation at OECD Meetings

Plant Breeding Innovation /

Paris, France — ISF Regulatory Affairs Manager Khaoula Belhaj-Fragnière joined the OECD Working Party meetings on the Safety of Novel Foods and Feeds (SNFF) and the Harmonization of Regulatory Oversight in Biotechnology (HROB), held at the OECD Headquarters from March 24 to 28, 2025. The meetings convened a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including government officials, industry […]

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Advancing Digital Phytosanitary Certification in Asia-Pacific: ePhyto Workshop in Vietnam

Phytosanitary Affairs /

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

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Introducing Lorelei Garagancea, ISF’s new IP & Legal Affairs Manager

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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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ISF Joins UPOV Panel Discussion on Enforcement of Plant Breeders’ Rights

Intellectual Property /

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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ISF at Fruit Logistica 2025

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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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ISF Board of Directors Gathers in Nairobi, Highlight Commitment to Support African Agriculture

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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

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Strategic Phytosanitary Discussions and
ToBR-Ag Project Developments

Phytosanitary Affairs /

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

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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

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ISF Endorses ‘Laureate Letter’ Calling for Financial and Political Action to Develop “Moonshot” Technologies to Ensure Food Security

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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

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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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