African Seed Trade Association (AFSTA)

THE AFSTA FLAG GOES TO NAIROBI, KENYA👏🏾 🇰🇪 A defining moment at the close of the AFSTA Congress 2026 in Cape Town 🇿🇦 was the official AFSTA flag handover ceremony. #AFSTACongress2026 The 2027 congress will be co-organised by the AFSTA and @STAKenya

THANK YOU SANSOR 🙏🏾🇿🇦 We extend our sincere appreciation to the South African National Seed Organization (@SeedSANSOR) for the outstanding organisation of the #AFSTACongress2026 in Cape Town 🇿🇦 Thank you for hosting the AFSTA delegates so warmly in the MOTHER CITY, Cape Town 🇿🇦

AFSTA CONGRESS 2026 - Day 3 Highlights 📍Cape Town, South Africa 🇿🇦 📆 23-25 March, 2026 Insightful plenary sessions, AFSTA Annual General Meeting, Gala dinner and flag handover to Nairobi, Kenya 🇰🇪🎉#AFSTACongress2026. THEME: "Empowering Africa's future, One seed at a Time"

From vibrant cultural performances by SIKI Jo An to meaningful reflections and partner engagements, the evening captured the spirit of collaboration and shared purpose that defined this year’s Congress. #AFSTACongress2026

🎉AFSTA GALA DINNER 🎉: It was truly a night of pomp and colour as we brought the #AFSTACongress2026 to a close in Cape Town, South Africa 🇿🇦. ✨ More networking, great music, dance and food. As we close this chapter, we look ahead to the 2027 AFSTA Congress in Nairobi, Kenya🇰🇪

On the sidelines of the #AFSTACongress2026 in Cape Town 🇿🇦, @AGRA_Africa's Centre of Excellence Seed Systems Africa team & @AFSTA secretariat held a meeting to explore key areas of collaboration The discussion focused on identifying ways to advance the seed sector in Africa🌱

The final plenary session of #AFSTACongress2026 spotlighted a critical topic: “The role of international organisations in facilitating quality seed trade.” Introductory presentation (pre-recorded) by Yolanda Huerta, Vice Secretary-General, @UPOVint More: shorturl.at/sBQof

AFSTA COMMITTEES: Strengthening systems and amplifying impact. The 2nd session at the #AFSTACongress2026 focused on “Improving the operational capacities of AFSTA in addressing seed industry matters.” More 👉🏾: shorturl.at/Mkrcg

Kenya 🇰🇪 has been officially awarded the honour of hosting the 27th AFSTA Congress! The handover took place in Cape Town where the Kenyan delegation, including STAK'S EO Joyce Karanja, received the congress flag. @cerealgrowerske @WorldVegCenter @aatfafrica @AGRA_Africa

AFSTA Congress 2026 Delegates from across the globe converged at the Century City Conference Centre in Cape Town for the AFSTA Congress 2026 March 23rd–25th. Under the theme “Trading Seeds, Growing Economies,” the forum tackled the most critical challenges and opportunities

ISF’s Phytosanitary Affairs Director Rose Souza Richards contributed to the session “Trading Seeds, Growing Economies: Managing Phytosanitary Challenges to Enable Efficient Seed Movement Across Africa” at #AFSTACongress2026 in Cape Town. @AFSTA_Seed #SeedIsLife

Innovation is only as powerful as its delivery. Following an impactful session at the #AFSTACongress2026, we hereby share a video presentation by Geoffrey Nsofon, #TAAT Private Sector/#ACLBC Lead. In this presentation, Geoffrey dives deep into how the #ACLBC operates as a market-centric #PPP model. The goal? To bridge the gap between research and the field, ensuring that climate-resilient, elite seed varieties reach farmers at scale across the continent.. #SeedSystems #AgricultureAfrica #ClimateResilience #EngageTAAT #Scale4Impact #FoodSecurity #AgriTech #FeedAfrica #KnowledgeManagement @AfDB_Group @gatesfoundation @GatesAfrica @CGIAR @CGIARScaling @IITA_CGIAR @AFSTA_Seed @SeedFed @ReutersAfrica @Better_Seed @EuroseedsEU @ISTAseedtesting @ScienceAlly @ippcnews @AFP @ReutersWorld @_AfricanUnion @afaasinfo @AUC_CAADP @ccardesaa @AGRA_Africa @SystemsSeed @CIMMYT

AFSTA CONGRESS 2026 - Day 2 Highlights 📍Cape Town, South Africa 🇿🇦 📆 23-25 March, 2026 Plenary sessions are on! Delegates & speakers are bringing such insightful & engaging discussions to the #AFSTACongress2026 Congress Theme: "Empowering Africa's future, One seed at a Time"

Happening Now: Secretary General, @EuroseedsEU, Mr Garlich von Essen (@GarlichEssen) is currently facilitating a panel discussion on "Challenges & opportunities in supporting African seed trade & security" Empowering Africa's future, one seed at a time. 🌱 #AFSTACongress2026

We are honoured to have Mr Olawale Ojo speak at the #AFSTACongress2026 in Cape Town, South Africa 🇿🇦. AFSTA is looking forward to continued collaboration with @aatfafrica🌱

📍 Cape Town 🇿🇦: Day 3 of #AFSTACongress2026 is underway! We are witnessing rich, insightful discussions shaping the future of Africa’s seed sector, bringing together diverse perspectives, bold ideas, and practical solutions. #SeedSystems🌱 Plenary sessions, ongoing. 🚀

The 4th and last session of Day 2 here in📍Cape Town, South Africa 🇿🇦 at the #AFSTACongress2026 was on "15 Years after harmonisation protocols – what should come next?" This session, moderated by Sylvia Horemans, provided a valuable platform for delegates to reflect on progress.

The 3rd session of Day 2 at the #AFSTACongress2026 on "Public-private partnerships in scaling innovations for Africa" was moderated by @AFSTA_Seed Secretary General Dr Yacouba Diallo. Panelists from TASAI, @AGRA_Africa , IAR, @CIMMYT and CSIR-SARI More: shorturl.at/wUlJf

MEDIA 🗒️ Stronger collaboration, clearer regulations, and the rapid rollout of digital phytosanitary certification systems are emerging as key solutions to improve the speed, cost, and reliability of seed movement across Africa. Via @FarmersWeeklySA farmersweekly.co.za/agri-news/sout…

Plenary sessions continue here in Cape Town 🇿🇦 Day 2 session 2 of the #AFSTACongress2026 as moderated by Mr Charles Miller focused on : "The role of plant variety protection in protecting innovation and combating illegal seed practices" MORE: shorturl.at/gYRyC