ASTA Attends ISF Mid-term Meetings

From October 30 – November 3, an ASTA delegation attended the mid-term meetings of the International Seed Federation (ISF) in Athens, Greece. During the meetings, ASTA met with representatives of seed companies, national seed associations, and regional seed associations from six continents to shape regulatory and policy alignment on key issues facing the seed industry. Topics of discussion focused on intellectual property, biotechnology, and phytosanitary policies; principles for combatting seed theft and promoting agricultural sustainability; and building capacity of governments in emerging markets to expand business opportunities for seed companies.