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

In an interview with @UPOV, @PureSeed_RPMS shares how years of plant breeding and the protection of new plant varieties help deliver the high-performance turf used on some of the world's biggest sporting stages. Read the full interview: bit.ly/4ge1Pr1 #SeedIsLife

Revisit the #WorldSeed2026 discussion highlighting why harmonized phytosanitary frameworks, digital trade tools, and investment in plant breeding innovation are essential to ensuring that seeds continue to reach farmers worldwide. Read the full article: bit.ly/4onfTR2

Hear from Bas Gorissen of @BASF Nunhems as he shares why collaborative approaches matter for the future of the seed sector. Learn more about the ISF Social Rights Guidelines: bit.ly/43iysfc #SeedIsLife

How can preventive practices help reduce phytosanitary risks throughout seed production? Join ISF and @apsaseed for an upcoming webinar exploring practical approaches to producing healthy seed. 24 July 2026 | 13:00–14:30 (GMT+7) Register here: bit.ly/3SI1OSt

Anita Dadaba now has a backyard farm garden in Ghana. She transformed her life from an apprentice Kente weaver to a gender champion though the GROWING project. The GROWING project is led by @Cipotato and @CGIAR. Learn more here: bit.ly/4alqAOe #IYWF2026 #SeedIsLife

Hear why @BejoWorld supports the ISF Social Rights Guidelines, a practical, voluntary resource that builds on the social responsibility efforts already taking place across our industry. the ISF Social Rights Guidelines: bit.ly/43iysfc #SeedIsLife

State of Seed Season 3 has been selected by Apple Podcasts to appear in its " New Trailers" collection 👏! Now that the season is underway, tune in to Episode 1 Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4oX187z Spotify: bit.ly/3QTStWT More information: bit.ly/4y08prh

In @UPOV's interview, Crystal Rose Fricker of @Pureseed_RPMS explains how breeders are developing turfgrass varieties that require less water while maintaining the performance expected on the world's biggest sporting stages. Full interview: bit.ly/4ge1Pr1 #SeedIsLife

Last week, the ISF Disease Resistance Terminology Expert Group met with @UPOV in Geneva to discuss the use of disease resistance terminology in DUS testing. Learn more about ISF's work on disease resistance terminology: bit.ly/4f24LnO #SeedIsLife

Every seed tells a story of dedication and innovation. At @enzazaden, Melyn Felyn Condino works as a greenhouse pollinator, carefully supporting the breeding process to ensure the genetic purity and quality of future crop. Watch: bit.ly/4eyHpGx #IYWF2026 #SeedIsLife

The tropics' future depends on more than biodiversity; it depends on turning scientific innovation into solutions for farmers and consumers. Discover how Tropic explored the role of plant breeding innovation in building more resilient food systems: bit.ly/4vPRQN2

On #MSMEDay26, we celebrate their contribution to strengthening food systems, supporting rural livelihoods, and advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Discover the diversity of our members: bit.ly/4owB6YM #SeedIsLife

C. michiganensis, causing bacterial canker and wilting in tomato, can be transmitted through infected seed. The ISHI method remains fit for purpose and supports reliable detection of C. michiganensis. The updated protocol is available here: bit.ly/3LzT5v9 #SeedIsLife

Last week, ISF participated in the @OECD Seed Schemes Annual & Technical Working Group Meeting to highlight the digitalization importance & science-based seed certification. Learn more about ISF's Call for Policy Actions: bit.ly/49KRRYJ #SeedIsLife

Supriyati plants corn in Central Java while running her household and caring for her family - like millions of Indonesian women farmers who do it all. She wants more value. Learn how @syngenta helps Supriyati and Srikandi NK here: bit.ly/4w3CioU #IYWF2026 #SeedisLife

We’re almost half way through 2026, the International Year of the Woman Farmer. Let’s continue to celebrate more stories of persistence and perseverance by women farmers. Our partners and members continue to assist women farmers showing us that “Seed is Life”. #IYWF2026

If the pitch goes unnoticed during a World Cup match, that's a sign of success. Read the full interview between @UPOVint and @DLF_Seeds: bit.ly/4fW3ktL #SeedIsLife

Revisit the discussion "From Field to Lunchbox: The Journey of Gene-Edited Foods," which explores the role of innovation and science-based regulation in bringing new plant breeding technologies. Learn more here: bit.ly/4vPRQN2 #SeedIsLife

imagine every Monday morning started like this… Now that you're here… discover why the grass on football's biggest stages is just as impressive as the players. 🎥 Full Seed Talk — bit.ly/3SI6WWo #SeedIsLife #FifaWorldCup

This week, ISF Director of Sustainability and Crop Value Chain Engagement, joined the #IFAMA2026 representing the seed sector. He participated in discussions highlighting collaboration across the agrifood value chain to build more resilient & sustainable food systems. #SeedIsLife