Uruguay is looking to strengthen its relationship with Europe’s seed sector, building on longstanding commercial ties to encourage greater cooperation and knowledge exchange.
At the Euroseeds Congress 2026 in Valencia, Diego Risso, Executive Director of URUPOV, discusses why closer engagement with European seed organisations matters and what both regions can learn from each other.
Innovation and Market Access
From new genomic techniques (NGTs) to international market opportunities, Risso highlights areas where greater cooperation could benefit breeders and seed companies.
He also discusses Uruguay’s experience with intellectual property protection and how collaboration among breeders, seed companies, distributors and farmers has helped strengthen royalty collection and encourage legal seed use.
As Europe continues to navigate regulatory changes and growing demands for innovation, Uruguay’s experience offers insights into how cooperation can support plant breeding and investment.
Watch the full interview with Diego Risso to discover why Uruguay is seeking closer ties with Europe’s seed sector and what both regions stand to gain.
