Norwich, UK — On September 7, 2026, ISF took part in a meeting hosted by Prof. Sophien Kamoun of the Sainsbury Laboratory at Assembly House in Norwich, UK, where ISF’s Director of Innovation, Trade and Market Access, Dr. Khaoula Belhaj-Fragniere, was invited to speak on global Plant Breeding Innovation (PBI) policy. Norwich sits at the
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Gwangju, Republic of Korea – Dr. Khaoula Belhaj Fragnière, ISF Director of Innovation, Trade & Market Access, represented the International Seed Federation at the prestigious Korean Society of Plant Biotechnology Conference held under the theme “Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation & Plant Biotechnology” from 12-14 August 2026 at the Kim Dae-jung Convention Center. Speaking during
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The International Seed Federation welcomes the European Parliament’s final adoption of the new EU Regulation on New Genomic Techniques (NGTs). In a world where innovation is essential to strengthen food and nutrition security amid worsening climate change and increasing geopolitical uncertainty, plant breeders must have access to the broadest possible toolbox in Europe and elsewhere. Michael Keller, ISF Secretary-General, shared:
Denpasar, Indonesia — Dr. Khaoula Belhaj‑Fragnière, ISF Director of Innovation, Trade & Market Access, joined the second Asia and Pacific Seed Alliance (APSA) flagship Plant Breeding Innovation (PBI) Consultation, held 21-23 April. Dr. Belhaj‑Fragnière delivered a keynote address, providing a global perspective on the evolving regulatory and policy landscape for genome editing, and highlighting emerging
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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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
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
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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The Asia and Pacific Seed Alliance (APSA) hosted its first-ever Plant Breeding Innovation (PBI) Consultation this week in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It brought together policymakers, researchers, and seed industry leaders from 14 countries across the region. The consultation was a partnership between APSA, the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA), CropLife Asia, Canada Grains Council, ISF,
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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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