International Seed Federation

Continuing our celebration of ISF's 100-year anniversary, we're proud to introduce #ISF100Years Seed Heroes! These individuals are not just propelling the global seed industry—they're shaping its next century. From field and lab pioneers to business leaders and logistics experts, they are an undeniable driving force behind global food security, sustainable agriculture, and environmental conservation. 👩🌾 👨🔬 💼 👩💼 We invite you to recognize a colleague or share your own story as we celebrate those who are leading us into a future free from hunger and filled with hope. Stay tuned: 100years.worldseed.org #SeedHeroes #SeedIsLife 🌱

🎥 Day 2 of Midterm Meetings in Geneva📍 Today, we welcomed Arnaud Blouin from Agroscope to discuss High Throughput Sequencing (HTS) and its potential to revolutionize disease detection supporting Seed Health. This ties directly to KSO 3: promoting the efficient movement of quality seed by enhancing international trade standards. 🔗 Learn more about our KSOs here: https://lnkd.in/ehbm83Y #SeedIsLife

The seed sector is engaged to support food security. It's always good to be able to share some thoughts. For those in Switzerland, grab a copy of today's Le Temps.     Le secteur des semences est engagé à contribuer à la sécurité alimentaire. Il est toujours bon de pouvoir partager quelques réflexions - pour ceux qui sont en Suisse, n’hesiter pas à prendre un exemplaire du Temps d'aujourd'hui. Merci Richard Etienne

Meet Edson, Regional Production Manager Sr at Sakata Seed Sudamerica Ltda., one of our #SeedHeroes. His role exemplifies curiosity in action: breeding new solutions for crops to adapt to #climatechange, allowing farmers and growers to keep growing healthy food despite challenging conditions. #ISF100Years #SeedIsLife Sakata Seed America, Inc. SAKATA Vegetables Europe S.A.S. Sakata Ornamentals EMEA

This week, members of the different working groups of the International Seed Federation are meeting in Geneva 🇨🇭 to take stock of their progress on ISF's Key Strategic Objectives (KSOs) 2021-2025. The KSOs pave the way for the global private seed sector to contribute to creating more sustainable agri-#foodsystems and ensuring #foodsecurity in the face of #climatechange and different crises. Find out how the association is making a difference in a changing world: https://bit.ly/35XG75q #SeedIsLife

Thank you Seed World Canada for highlighting the International Seed Federation's 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ year journey. Discover more: 100years.worldseed.org #ISF100years #SeedIsLife

What a memorable reception yesterday in Gouda, the Netherlands, to celebrate a man who represents what I love in the seed sector: a person building bridges between seed actors around the world, from academia to the public, farmers and civil society, to the private sector, with invaluable soft skills of a true advocate. He is the wise man people like to trust and agree with. Now, you are even a decorated Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau. This is a testimony to your international impact and to the fact that you are so well-rooted in the Netherlands. It was a pleasure to be with you and the Dutch seed sector/ Plantum yesterday. Thank you Niels Louwaars for all your insights, contributions, memories and great moments we had together from the International Seed Federation. God tiens and see you soon. (By the way, it was my 3rd goodbye speech for you in three months…. 😊)

Check out this handy explainer from the Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO) about #plantbreeding and how improved seeds 🌱 are developed -- and why it is essential to give breeders access to a wide range of tools and methods to provide solutions to today's biggest challenges, including climate change impacts, biodiversity loss, and food insecurity. #SeedIsLife

At #COP16 in Cali, discussions are ongoing to set a fair and practical framework for accessing and sharing benefits from genetic resources—especially regarding Digital Sequence Information (DSI). The outcome could impact the future of biodiversity conservation, food and agriculture, and #plantbreeding innovation. What's at stake? Find out in our latest LinkedIn Newsletter 📰 👇 #biodiversity #PeaceWithNature

Meet #SeedHero Stefanie Hartje, Head of Research at Böhm - Nordkartoffel Agrarproduktion OHG in Lower Saxony, Germany 🇩🇪. Stefanie and her team focus on shaping the future of the seed industry by integrating innovative breeding techniques with hands-on experience, fostering a sustainable and nutritious food supply. #SeedIsLife #ISF100Years