Seed World Europe

Congratulations to Michael Keller, Secretary General of the International Seed Federation (ISF), on receiving Seed World Group’s 2025 Global Unity Award at World Seed Congress 2026 in Lisbon. The award recognizes his years of leadership, collaboration, and commitment to connecting the global seed sector. #WSC2026 #InternationalSeedFederation #SeedSector #Leadership #Agriculture hubs.li/Q04hN6pX0

At the @SeedFed World Seed Congress 2026 in Lisbon, Eduard Fito explains why the seed sector must be part of the broader conversation on sustainability, resilience & food security. hubs.li/Q04hMBhh0

At World Seed Congress 2026 in Lisbon, ISF Secretary General Michael Keller shares why the global seed sector remains optimistic despite growing uncertainty around trade, regulation, and geopolitics. From innovation and intellectual property to food security and global cooperation, Keller explains why collaboration across borders has never mattered more — and why the seed sector is built to think long term. With more than 1,800 delegates from 80 countries attending this year’s Congress, the message is clear: the future of agriculture will depend on working together. #WSC2026 #SeedSector #FoodSecurity #PlantBreeding #Innovation #GlobalAgriculture hubs.li/Q04hMD080

Lorena Basso leads @SeedFed at a pivotal time for global agriculture, with climate pressure, regulation and innovation reshaping the seed sector. #PlantBreeding #SeedInnovation #FoodSecurity #AgLeadership hubs.li/Q04hfZmH0

🌍🌱 How will the seed sector evolve over the next decade? Join the fourth EU-U.S. Agriculture Policy Seminar to explore the future of seed breeding, innovation, and global trade dynamics between the EU and the U.S. 📅 May 28, 2026 ⏰ 4:00–5:15 pm CEDT Featuring: 🔹 Dr. Fan-Li Chou (ASTA @Better_Seed) 🔹 Garlich von Essen @GarlichEssen (Euroseeds) Together, they will discuss how transatlantic cooperation can help build a more resilient and competitive global seed system benefiting both farmers and consumers. This virtual seminar is open to everyone interested in agricultural policy and the future of the seed sector. 📌 Register now: ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runne… #GrowingTheFuture #SeedTrade #AgriculturalPolicy

Thank you to all who joined us, both in person and online! We look forward to continuing the conversation and welcoming you next year in Toronto for #WorldSeed2027🇨🇦. Missed a session? bit.ly/4b1nZH4 #SeedIsLife

🌱 On #BiodiversityDay: agricultural diversity starts with crops. The Legume Generation Project shows how boosting legumes can diversify systems, improve soils and build resilience. Breeding makes it possible. #CropDiversity #PlantBreeding hubs.li/Q04fnFtg0

Biotechnology is moving from promise to practice. As AI, gene editing and genomic tools accelerate plant breeding, Europe’s seed sector faces key questions around access, innovation and the future of farming systems. #NGTs #PlantInnovation @WUR hubs.li/Q04hfTnz0

Throughout Day 2 in Lisbon, conversations focused on plant breeding innovation, biodiversity, seed-applied technologies, biologicals, and collaboration across the agricultural value chain. 📺 Rewatch the sessions from Innovation Day on CWS: bit.ly/4b1nZH4 #SeedIsLife

@SeedFed has launched new guidance to help strengthen social rights & ethical practices in seed production. Released at #ISFWSC2026 in Lisbon, the practical tool supports responsible labor practices across the seed value chain. hubs.li/Q04hgqcZ0

Spanish courts have reinforced the legal risks of illegally propagating protected plant varieties, sending a strong message to the horticulture sector: plant innovation must be protected. #PlantInnovation #IPRights #Agriculture hubs.li/Q04hfY3r0

Global seed companies are asking an important question: Why invest in Canada, and why now? At the 2026 ISF World Seed Congress in Lisbon, Seed World Group's Madeleine Baerg moderates a timely discussion with Greg MacDonald of the Canadian Mission to the European Union and Dan Wright, CEO of Seeds Canada, on how seed innovation in Canada is gaining momentum. youtu.be/-b1-1314ErU

Plant breeding rewards patience — and @KWS_Group has been proving that for 170 years. 🌱 From sugar beet roots in 19th-century Germany to global breeding programs, this story explores how independence, science and long-term thinking shaped KWS. Read more: hubs.li/Q04fthXG0 #KWS #PlantBreeding #SeedInnovation #Agriculture #SeedSector

NordPheno brings together 8 Nordic research institutions to advance digital plant phenotyping, AI analytics and shared crop data infrastructure. #CropBreeding #AgTech hubs.li/Q04g3Mk90

🌿 What draws people to plants? Curiosity, diversity, discovery. On #FascinationOfPlantsDay, see how that passion turns into real innovation in our 20 Most Promising Young Plant Breeders in Europe 2026. #PlantBreeding #AgInnovation hubs.li/Q04fnLHs0

Final preparations are underway in Lisbon for #WorldSeed2026! We look forward to welcoming delegates to the Opening Ceremony under this year’s theme: “Joint Actions, Resilient Futures.” Watch it live: 🔴 CWS: bit.ly/436Tcq8 💻 LinkedIn: bit.ly/49KCX5V

Pollinators support more than crops. New research found they contribute to farm income and key nutrient intake in Nepal farming communities. Let’s bee clear: biodiversity protects health and livelihoods. 🐝 #Biodiversity #Pollinators #FoodSecurity hubs.li/Q04g3K6G0

Rémi Ollivier 🇩🇰 is among Seed World Europe’s 20 Most Promising Young Plant Breeders. Advancing disease resistance in ryegrass through genomics, innovation & sustainable breeding. #SeedWorldEurope #20Most hubs.li/Q04cTp5P0

Researchers edited lettuce genetics to remove red pigmentation and boost other beneficial flavonoids like quercetin — without impacting growth or yield. Lettuce explore the future of nutrient-tailored crops for indoor farming. 🌱 #GenomeEditing #CRISPR hubs.li/Q04g3z2l0

Tommaso Cerioli 🇮🇹 is among Seed World Europe’s 20 Most Promising Young Plant Breeders. Advancing maize breeding through genomics, innovation & data-driven approaches. #SeedWorldEurope #20Most hubs.li/Q04cTkcC0