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November 28, 2022


A Northern Nigerian woman cultivating opportunities through East-West Seed Knowledge Transfer


April 1, 2021


Dr Jane Ininda – A village girl who became a leading seed scientist


April 14, 2020


Hari Upadhyaya: The fearless breeder in the genebank, recipient of the inaugural Crop Trust Legacy Award


March 9, 2020


To celebrate International Women’s Day the International Seed Federation focuses on the longest serving member of the ISF Secretariat, a woman by the name of Dr Radha Ranganathan


October 17, 2019


The man who fed the world - BBC radio show Witness History focuses on the life and work of Norman Borlaug


October 16, 2019


2019 World Food Prize recognizes the impact of bringing improved seeds to Africa, Asia and Latin America - The work of laureate Simon N. Groot has helped smallholder farmers to enhance vegetable production and has improved the diets of millions


March 10, 2019


International Women’s Day 2019: Women in seed systems in Africa


March 8, 2019


Women in seed systems in Africa: Sylvia Horemans, Kamano Seed Company, Zambia


Women in seed systems in Africa: Zubeda Mduruma, Aminata Quality Seeds, Tanzania


Women in seed systems in Africa: Grace Malindi, Mgom’mera Seed Company, Malawi


May 28, 2017


Meet man who will not rest until he sees farmers growing 101 neglected crops (Daily Nation)


February 19, 2017


International Seed Testing Association presents: Fresh in the Field - New generation of seed scientists is enthusiastic, eager to learn and talented


October 30, 2016


Nigeria - Experts warn on effects of petition against leadership of the National Agricultural Seed Council (The Guardian)


July 20, 2016


International Seed Testing Association (ISTA) presents:  Fresh In The Field, a column dedicated to the new generation of seed scientists


June 2, 2015


Why the election of Dr. Akinwumi Adesina to be the next President of the African Development Bank is important for agriculture


June 1, 2015


Seed science community to commemorate Pat Berjak during the workshop on seed longevity in Gatersleben, 5-8 July




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