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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