A new international partnership is investing in vegetable seed research tailored to desert and arid environments. With a focus on boosting food production in challenging climates, the collaboration will establish a research center in the UAE to develop resilient, high-performing seed varieties using
In 2025, the TRIPS Agreement turns 30 — a key moment for the seed sector. Over the past three decades, it has shaped how new plant varieties are developed, protected, and traded. Article 27.3(b), in particular, continues to influence global rules on plant variety protection and agricultural innovati
Discover what’s driving excitement in the seed industry at the 2025 Euroseeds Congress in Edinburgh. Join Marcel Bruins and Erika Maugeri as they explore key innovations like drone crop monitoring and AI sorting systems, highlighting how this event connects startups, investors, and policymakers. Per
Gene editing should be allowed in organic crop cultivation to boost yields and promote more sustainable farming practices, according to an international research team led by scientists at the University of Bayreuth. In a recent article published in Cell Reports Sustainability, the team advocates for
A new study led by researchers from the Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment at the Hebrew University and the Volcani Institute is transforming how scientists identify wheat varieties that can withstand hot, dry climates. By using drones equipped with advanced thermal and hyperspectral imagi
The Swedish Gene Technology Advisory Board, Gentekniknämnden, has released its report The Public Opinion in Sweden on Gene-Edited Crops and Farmed Animals, covering topics from agricultural gene editing to public attitudes toward gene-edited animals. Gene Editing in AgricultureThe report notes that
Eurofins is one of those names everyone in the seed world knows. But knowing the name isn’t the same as knowing the whole story. Over the past few years, Eurofins has been evolving into something much bigger than most people realize. Want to know what’s changed?At this year’s ISF World Seed Congress
Seeds may be small, but their impact is global. As climate shocks, nationalism, and disinformation rise, the fight over seed movement is really a fight over the future of food. In this video, Dr. Khaoula Belhaj-Fragnière of the International Seed Federation pulls back the curtain on the high-stakes
Here’s a powerful case for why courageous leadership matters more than ever.In a time when the world feels increasingly fractured — by war, climate shocks, trade disruptions, and political uncertainty — it might seem counterintuitive to talk about unity. But for Michael Keller, Secretary General of
What makes Türkiye more than just a host nation for this year’s World Seed Congress? In this conversation filmed live at the World Seed Congress 2025, ISF board member Hamdi Çiftçiler lays out the case for Türkiye’s growing importance on the global seed stage.Geopolitical Crossroads: Positioned betw
After dozens of interviews, countless conversations, and three intense days at World Seed Congress 2025, here’s the biggest theme I’ll be taking home from Istanbul.There’s a moment at every great event where you pause — not because the program told you to, but because something hits you.For me, that
When the pace of change in agriculture is this intense — climate volatility, digital disruption, shifting customer needs — equipment alone isn’t enough. Seed companies need partners who truly get it.So we sat down with someone who does.Mark Scholze, CEO of PETKUS, has seen seed tech evolve over deca
How do you capture the complexity, opportunity, and ambition of an entire seed sector—in just 10 sentences?We put that challenge to Süleyman Yavuz Ilgün, a board memberon with TSÜAB (the Turkish seed association’s Sub-Union of Seed Industrialists and Producers), and one of the most plugged-in voices
Potatoes are more than comfort food — they’re a global staple, feeding over a billion people each year. But growing them has always come with challenges: heavy tubers, storage struggles, disease vulnerability, and climate risks. What if we could revolutionize that?In this video, discover how Dutch i
The European Commission and the United Kingdom have unveiled plans to create a Common Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Area under a future EU-UK SPS Agreement. The initiative is designed to lower trade barriers for agri-food products, reduce administrative complexity, and facilitate smoother cross-b
European agriculture loses over €28 billion annually due to extreme weather events like droughts, and these losses could rise by up to 66% by 2050 if climate change continues unchecked, according to a new joint report from the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Commission.The study call
From keynotes to coffee chats, from vibrant culture to candid moments—here’s what it looks like when 1,500 seed leaders from 70+ countries come together to shape the future of agriculture.Over three days in Istanbul, the global seed sector is bringing its brightest minds and boldest ideas to the tab
A global community. A shared mission. A future built on seed. It all starts here in Istanbul.Merhaba (Hello!) from Istanbul — where the global seed sector has come together this week to shape the future of agriculture.Starting Monday, May 19 and running through to Wednesday, May 21, more than 1,500
On May 12–13, global leaders met in Bonn for the first Global Flagship Initiative meeting, aiming to tackle hunger through innovation and collaboration, with a focus on Africa.The post Global Leaders Launch Collaborative Push for Food Security at Bonn Meeting appeared first on Seed World.On May 12–1
This week, Istanbul becomes the epicenter of seed sector strategy and global food security.Drumroll please… we are officially live in Istanbul! After months of preparation and planning, the International Seed Federation’s World Seed Congress 2025 officially kicks off this morning, drawing together m
Showcase your innovation at Euroseeds Congress 2025 on the InnovAction Stage. Join Seed World Group’s Madeleine Baerg and Dr. Petra Jorasch for a conversation on how this year’s spotlight on seed production and processing opens doors for companies of all sizes.The post Showcase. Connect. Grow. Why t
KWS balances a 170-year heritage with a future-focused mission.It’s not every dayyou talk with someone whose family has been innovating in seeds for nearly 170 years. But for Felix Büchting, CEO of KWS, that legacy is less about nostalgia and more about fuel for the future.“I see myself as a caretak
As the EU advances its regulatory framework for New Genomic Techniques (NGTs), upcoming trilogue negotiations are set to focus on the traceability and labelling of Category 1 NGT products. This remains a contentious issue due to its impact on various segments of the agri-food value chain.At the hear
In alphabetical order.EarthOptics, Intelinair SeedTrax, Pheno-Inspect, seedalive, Zeakal and ZoomAgriEarthOptics GO1 – Turning Soil into Seed IntelligenceEarthOptics is transforming how the seed industry sees soil. By combining high-resolution mapping with biological and chemical insights, the compa
