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“We Cannot Build a New World with the Old Map”
At the ISF World Seed Congress 2026 in Lisbon, Dr. António Costa Silva, former Minister of Economy and Maritime Affairs
June 1, 2026
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Shocks, Shifts and Silver Linings: What’s Ahead for Global Seed Markets?
At the World Seed Congress panel discussion on markets in Lisbon, one message came through clearly: disruption is no longer
June 1, 2026
Plant Breeding Innovation
From the Field to Consumer: How Gene Editing Can Help Build More Resilient Food Systems
At a panel discussion at the ISF World Seed Congress 2026, experts from industry, academia, and government explored a critical
June 1, 2026
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Seed and Grain: Building Bridges for Innovation in Global Trade
At the ISF World Seed Congress 2026 in Lisbon, the Value Chain Forum brought together leaders from the seed and
June 1, 2026
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Media Coverage Extends Impact of the ISF World Seed Congress 2026
The ISF World Seed Congress 2026 in Lisbon brought the global seed sector together under the theme “Joint Actions, Resilient
May 31, 2026
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Plant Health and Seed Trade: Building Climate Resilience Through Science-Based Cooperation
At the World Seed Congress 2026 in Lisbon, a panel discussion on international trade, climate change and plant health explored
May 23, 2026
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ISF President Recognizes National Association Leaders as Honorary Lifetime Members
During the ISF President’s Dinner at the World Seed Congress 2026 in Lisbon, outgoing ISF President Arthur Santosh Attavar announced
May 22, 2026
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ISF Engages in Key OECD Meetings to Advance Policy Discussions and Collaboration
Last week, the International Seed Federation (ISF) actively contributed to two important OECD meetings, reinforcing the voice of the global
April 30, 2026
Plant Breeding Innovation
ISF Shares Global Perspective on Genome Editing at APSA Plant Breeding Innovation Consultation
Denpasar, Indonesia — Dr. Khaoula Belhaj‑Fragnière, ISF Director of Innovation, Trade & Market Access, joined the second Asia and Pacific
April 24, 2026
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ISF Strengthens Global Seed Dialogue at the China Seed Congress 2026
On 27-31 March, the International Seed Federation (ISF) participated in the China Seed Congress and Nanfan Agricultural Silicon Valley Forum
March 31, 2026
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AFSTA 2026 Congress Draws 500 Participants with Theme “Empowering Africa’s Future, One Seed at a Time’
Cape Town, South Africa — Held under the theme “Empowering Africa’s Future, One Seed at a Time,” the AFSTA 2026 Congress
March 26, 2026
Plant Breeding Innovation
Gene Editing in Agriculture: Innovation, Collaboration, and the Path Forward
London, UK — Gene editing is transforming agriculture, offering solutions to global food challenges, fostering innovation, and demanding new approaches
February 12, 2026