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Rotterdam, Netherlands, May 28, 2024 – The Asia and Pacific Seed Alliance (APSA) and the International Seed Federation (ISF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the centennial ISF World Seed held in Rotterdam. The MoU, which was signed by APSA President Dr. Manish Patel and ISF Secretary-General Michael Keller, in the presence of ISF […]

Rotterdam, the Netherlands — The International Seed Federation (ISF) joined forces with 12 organizations representing and defending the interests of plant breeders worldwide to collaborate in the fight against illegal seed practices (ISP) through a historic memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed today at the ISF World Seed Congress 2024. The organizations participating are ISF, the

Delivered by Michael Keller, ISF Secretary General, during the Opening Ceremony of the ISF World Seed Congress 2024 in Rotterdam, the Netherlands   Your Majesty King, esteemed guests, dear colleagues, and friends, a centennial welcome to Rotterdam. This morning, many of us crossed the iconic Erasmus bridge named after the famous humanist who was born

We are pleased to announce that His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands will be opening the centennial congress of ISF on 27 May 2024. Check out the full program on our Congress website. Follow our event hashtags on social media to get the latest updates: #WorldSeed2024 #ISF100Years

The ISF World Seed Congress App is essential to make the most of your participation in the ISF World Seed Congress 2024. Here, you can access the event program, view the participants’ list, organize your daily schedule, and receive news and updates in real time. Your 3-day Rotterdam City metro card will also be accessible

Online registration for the ISF World Seed Congress 2024 is open until 17 May 2024. Onsite registration is possible for a fee of EUR 2’300 per delegate and delegates must present a proof of membership to the National Seed Association or ISF Membership. Late fee – from 12.04.2024 to 17.05.2024 EUR 2’100 Onsite fee –