b'CONTENTS / INTERNATIONAL EDITION 2023Features06 South Africa Steps into the SpotlightAs ISF moves into Cape Town for their World Seed Congress, heres some facts to remember about South Africas seed trade.08 With Over 8 Billion Mouths to Feed, Its Time to InnovatePlant breeders across all seed sectors are getting innovative and creative to feed the globe.10 Watch Your StepWomen 10 14 Breaking Glass Ceilings in the FieldISF creates space at the World Seed Congress for women to share and celebrate.14 To Stay Resilient, Seed Needs to DifferentiateAt the World Agri-Tech Summit, Cortevas CEO discusses where the future of seed innovation lies.16 Teaching the Globe About the Beauty of SeedMarco van Leeuwen found wonder in the seed sector. Now, he strives to share that knowledge across the world.16 Plant Breedings Not Just 22Science, Its a PerformanceWhen you start thinking about your audience, plant breeding changes from a science to an art form.26 Gene Editing Excites the Mindsand Taste Budsof ConsumersWhile gene editing and breeding technologies have not always been widely accepted by consumers, public opinions are changing.28 ISF Gets Their Boots Dirty with New PartnershipThe global seed sector looks to get 28 down and dirty with a new collabora-tion in Rwanda.INTERNATIONAL EDITION 2023 SEEDWORLD.COM /1'