International Seed Federation

🎧 State of Seed Season 2 launches June 27! Let's explore how seeds feed & sustain the planet. Featuring: Cary Fowler, UN treaty negotiators & more. 🎧 Listen and follow on 🍏 Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sta… 🔗 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2ii7qgIEv… #SeedIsLife

#FrenchLanguageDay Travaillez-vous sur les ressources génétiques et la propriété intellectuelle dans le secteur des semences ? Retrouvez nos guides de référence disponibles en français ici : lnkd.in/d3Jw93FH #SeedIsLife

As preparations for the #WorldSeed2026 continue, a new initiative is taking shape to ensure the Congress leaves a lasting local legacy. Seed companies, institutions and partners interested in supporting the initiative are warmly invited to get in touch. #SeedIsLife

In an op-ed for @EurasiaReview, ISF President Arthur Santosh Attavar reflects on what the world can learn from Asia’s rapidly evolving seed sector in addressing global food security challenges. Read the full article: bit.ly/4bBsFW3 #SeedIsLife

ISF President Arthur Santosh Attavar on @EurasiaReview: "What The World Can Learn From Asia’s Flourishing Seed Sector" eurasiareview.com/18032026-what-… #SeedIsLife

Common bacterial blight is a major disease of common bean, posing an economic threat to bean production worldwide. To support the seed sector in detecting these pathogens, ISHI develops science-based testing protocols. The protocol: bit.ly/3LzT5v9 #SeedIsLife

Learn about Uwamahoro Merceline, a smallholder farmer in Eastern Rwanda, who participates in the ISF Seed Resilience Project, coordinated by @FairPlanetOrg with the support of @RwandaAgri. Learn more 👇 bit.ly/416DL0a #IYWF2026 #SeedIsLife

This week, ISF is present in Rome for the CPM-20. Through its participation, ISF continues to engage in the phytosanitary dialogue and to contribute to discussions that support science-based approaches and the safe movement of seed in international trade. #SeedIsLife

The assessments for two regulated okra viruses, Begomovirus abelmoschusflavi and Begomovirus abelsmoschusenation have been updated. View the ISF’s Regulated Pest List Initiative here: bit.ly/48sZLoK #SeedIsLife

60% of rural households in India depend on agriculture, yet soil degradation and water stress threaten smallholders. @BASFAgro supports 8,000+ tribal farmers with regenerative practices to restore ecosystems and secure yields. Learn more: bit.ly/4sWeG4j #IYWF2026

👩‍🔬🧬🌱🔎 That’s a wrap! This #WomenInScience and #WomenInBreeding campaign highlighted amazing women shaping plant breeding, seed innovation, and sustainable agriculture. Thanks to all our members who contributed to the joint effort of showcasing the innovative work of women in the seed sector! @AnoveObtentores | @DialogBDP | @RijkZwaan | @GroupeFDesprez | @SemillasFito | #UnitedBeetSeeds | #BASF | #NorddeutschePflanzenzucht #WomenInScience #WomeninPlantbreeding #WomenGrowingTheFuture

14 days to go until #AFSTACongress2026! ISF is excited to join the premier gathering of seed industry leaders, experts, and stakeholders from across Africa and beyond, under the theme, "Empowering Africa’s future, One Seed at a Time." Info: afstacongress.com #SeedIsLife

The World Seed Congress brings together leaders shaping the future of agriculture, and through our collaboration with the @IFAJ, a limited number of journalists can attend #WorldSeed2026 with sponsored support. Apply now 👉 bit.ly/4aTqtsn #SeedIsLife

On the occasion of #IYWF2026 and #IWD2026, we are launching a campaign highlighting examples from ISF members/partners that illustrate how the seed sector can respond to the realities that women farmers face in their work. #SeedIsLife

We are pleased to continue our partnership with the @IFAJ to bring agricultural journalists to #WorldSeed2026. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to be part of the conversation. 👉: bit.ly/4aTqtsn #SeedIsLife

In this article by @SeedWorldEU, experts from the seed industry explore the growing role of biological seed treatments in supporting crop resilience, sustainability, and integrated seed solutions. Read the full article: bit.ly/46HTvKq #SeedIsLife

The countdown for the #WorldSeed2026 Congress Run has begun! The ISF Secretariat is preparing to participate, and today we are pleased to spotlight Bénédicte Lebas. Proceeds from the Congress Run will be donated to the Seed Resilience Foundation. 👉: bit.ly/4aLdhHq

oday, the ISF Board of Directors opened its meeting in Indonesia with a visit to the BB Biogen National Gene Bank in Bogor. We thank Hortindo, Asbenindo, and @APSA_Seed for their coordination and support. #SeedIsLife

The recording of the Future of Food Summit session is now available: bit.ly/3ODfyMk ISF SG Michael Keller joined the discussion to share perspectives on the role of plant breeding innovation in building more resilient and sustainable food systems. @economistimpact

Next week, the ISF Board of Directors will meet in Jakarta, Indonesia, to discuss priorities for the global seed sector. These discussions will help guide the strategic direction of our industry and support the delivery of high-quality seed to farmers worldwide. #SeedIsLife