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Edwini Kessie, director of the Agriculture and Commodities Division at the World Trade Organization, discusses global agricultural innovation, trade fragmentation and the future of the seed sector.
Why the Seed Industry Has a Stake in the Future of Global Trade
Europe

Young Professionals and Influence in the Seed Sector

Chile is strengthening its biotechnology seed industry role through climate diversity, technical expertise and global seed research.
Latin America

Chile Grows as Biotechnology Seed Industry Hub

Crop fields and farms at Region del Maule in southern Chile
Latin America

Chile refuerza su rol en semillas biotecnológicas

U.S.

Data Abundance Is Reshaping Plant Breeding

Latin America

The Cultural Divide Between LATAM and the West

Canada

ISTA 2026: Seed Testing’s Biggest Annual Event is Heading to Calgary

Europe

Michael Keller Honoured with Global Unity Award in Lisbon

Europe

WSC26: Seed’s Future Depends on Food System Thinking

Europe

WSC26: ISF Secretary General on the Future of the Global Seed Sector

Latin America

La ISF otorga la Membresía Honoraria Vitalicia al Director de ANPROS, Mario Schindler

Europe

ISF Awards Lifetime Honorary Membership to ANPROS Director Mario Schindler

The International Seed Federation (ISF) has launched new voluntary guidelines to help seed companies, growers, and suppliers strengthen social rights and ethical practices in seed production. Released at the ISF World Seed Congress 2026, the guidance covers labor rights, health and safety, responsible sourcing, environmental protection, and human rights, aligning with international standards and supporting continuous improvement across the global seed sector.
Europe

ISF Launches New Global Guidelines on Social Rights and Ethical Seed Production

Latin America

Lorena Basso da un paso adelante en el sector mundial de semillas

A new Embrapa-led meta-analysis found that deep-rooted tropical grasses such as brachiaria can increase soybean yields by 15% while improving soil health in Brazil. The study reviewed 55 research papers across 33 locations and highlighted gains in microbial activity, nutrient cycling and organic carbon. Researchers say the grasses support sustainable crop intensification and regenerative agriculture in tropical production systems.
Latin America

Deep-Rooted Grasses Increase Soybean Productivity by 15% in Brazil

Low angle view of lush soybean plants in soil rows with a sunset sky
Latin America

Las gramíneas de raíces profundas aumentan la productividad de la soja en un 15 % en Brasil

Drone Point of View crop field landscape in the evening at countryside of Chile.
Latin America

Chile Seed Industry Pushes for Stronger Agricultural Competitiveness and Innovation

Global seed sector leader and ISF president Lorena Basso
U.S.

Lorena Basso Steps Up in the Global Seed Sector

Latin America

La industria semillera chilena impulsa una mayor competitividad e innovación agrícola

Soybean field and plants growing in rows
Latin America

Embrapa Advances Homegrown Fertilizer Solution for Soybean and Wheat Markets

Soybean grain in a hands of successful farmer, in a background green soybean field, agricultural concept
Latin America

Embrapa impulsa una solución de fertilizantes de producción nacional para los mercados de soja y trigo

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Latin America

Colombia Promotes Legal Seed Use in Rice, Corn, Cotton and Sorghum

Sorghum, which is ripe, is red, waiting for harvest.
Latin America

Colombia promueve el uso de semillas legales en arroz, maíz, algodón y sorgo

A powerful representation of diverse women gazing towards a hopeful future
Latin America

¿Qué barreras obstaculizan el desarrollo del liderazgo femenino?

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Latin America

What It Takes For Women To Lead

An airplane is seen taking off on a runway during sunset, with golden light reflecting off the pavement and the aircraft.
Latin America

Canola Crop-Based SAF Shows Up to 55% Emissions Reduction Potential in Brazil

Airliner approaching airport with canola flower field
Latin America

SAF de canola de segunda cosecha puede reducir emisiones hasta 55 % en Brasil

Latin America

Seed Programs International conecta a los pequeños agricultores con el sector de las semillas

Latin America

Embrapa’s Mariangela Hungria Named to TIME100 2026 for Pioneering Sustainable Agriculture Innovations

Latin America

Mariangela Hungria, de Embrapa, incluida en la lista TIME100 2026 por sus innovaciones pioneras en agricultura sostenible

Latin America

Por qué Costa Rica atrae inversión e I+D global en semillas

Europe

Why Costa Rica Is Attracting Global Seed Investment and R&D

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Latin America

No todos los cultivos son iguales

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Latin America

All Crops Are Not Created Equal

wheat field in the sun, close-up view of ripe ears of grain ready for harvest
Latin America

New Platform Maps Brazil’s Wheat Trade, Industry and Production

Latin America

Nueva plataforma digital analiza el comercio, la industria y la producción de trigo en Brasil

Farmers, Cabbage, Ethiopia
U.S.

Seed Programs International Connects Smallholder Farmers to the Seed Sector

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The Talent We Lose Along The Way

El talento que se pierde en el camino

Plant Breeders Are Like Musicians

Cuando el fitomejoramiento se reduce a tocar una sola nota

GLOBAL NEWS
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EU Seed Legislation Modernised Under New PRM Rules

Green ears of wheat at sunset. Close up

Crop Disease Resistance Gene Targets Two Pathogens

Attendees of the 2026 National Association of Plant Breeders annual meeting gather for a group photo at Texas A&M University.

Nutrition Emerged as a Big Theme at NAPB 2026

Plant DNA Repair Discovery Could Help Future Crops

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