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The Power Behind the 
First Move
Agriculture’s biggest challenges 
don’t start in the field. They 
start with seed. Lorena Basso 
is stepping in to shape what 
happens next. 
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Lisbon: A Smart Stage for 
the Global Seed Sector
From global seed trade to 
next-generation leadership, 
the 2026 ISF World Seed 
Congress arrives in a city built 
for international connection.
SPI Connects Smallholder 
Farmers to the Seed Sector
A small team, a global network 
and millions reached — Seed 
Programs International 
connects smallholder farmers 
to the seed sector, turning 
donations and partnerships 
into measurable food security 
impact.
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Where Gene Editing Meets the Consumer
As investment has long centered on corn and soy, one company is 
working across berries, greens and permanent crops to explore how 
gene editing translates into real-world value.

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