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The UPOV #PlantVarietyProtection system encourages the development of #NewPlantVarieties so that #Farmers can provide healthy, nutritious and tasty food for all of us.
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Climate change, pests, shifting markets: Grace Issahaque of #Ghana’s Ministry of Justice on how new varieties help farmers, at last month’s #UPOV Seminar. Watch: upov.int/en/about-upov/…
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The latest UPOV Newsletter is here.
A second term for Secretary-General Daren Tang, a seminar centered on farmers, record application numbers and human stories from four continents. Six months of plant variety protection, all in one place.
linkedin.com/pulse/upov-new…
Not e readers who get every edition first: upov.int/en/about-upov/…
#UPOV #IntellectualProperty #Agriculture #Innovation
A second term for Secretary-General Daren Tang, a seminar centered on farmers, record application numbers and human stories from four continents. Six months of plant variety protection, all in one place.
linkedin.com/pulse/upov-new…
Not e readers who get every edition first: upov.int/en/about-upov/…
#UPOV #IntellectualProperty #Agriculture #Innovation
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The latest UPOV Newsletter is out!
In this edition: UPOV members gathered in Geneva for the 2026 sessions, reappointing Daren Tang as Secretary-General, welcoming @ASIPI_ as a new observer and hearing from farmers in Chile, New Zealand and the United Republic of Tanzania in a new varieties have meant on the ground.
Happy reading: linkedin.com/pulse/upov-new…
#UPOV #Agriculture #UPOVNewsletter #Newsletter #Innovation #Farming
In this edition: UPOV members gathered in Geneva for the 2026 sessions, reappointing Daren Tang as Secretary-General, welcoming @ASIPI_ as a new observer and hearing from farmers in Chile, New Zealand and the United Republic of Tanzania in a new varieties have meant on the ground.
Happy reading: linkedin.com/pulse/upov-new…
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What determines whether a new variety succeeds? Ultimately, the farmer.
At the recent UPOV Seminar, “Bringing Innovation to Farmers: New Varieties, New Opportunities”, Lorelei Ana Garagancea, Legal Director for IP and Genetic Resources at @SeedFed explained that breeders only if a new variety delivers real value to farmers. Plant breeder’s rights, she noted, are one tool among many that puts more seed choice in farmers’ hands.
🎥 Check out her full presentation and watch the full seminar recording: upov.int/en/about-upov/…
#UPOV #BringingInnovationToFarmers #IntellectualProperty #Agriculture #Innovation
At the recent UPOV Seminar, “Bringing Innovation to Farmers: New Varieties, New Opportunities”, Lorelei Ana Garagancea, Legal Director for IP and Genetic Resources at @SeedFed explained that breeders only if a new variety delivers real value to farmers. Plant breeder’s rights, she noted, are one tool among many that puts more seed choice in farmers’ hands.
🎥 Check out her full presentation and watch the full seminar recording: upov.int/en/about-upov/…
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33,850 new plant variety applications were filed with UPOV members in 2025.
That is close to 16 per cent more than the year before, and the highest annual figure of the past five years. Behind each of those applications is a breeder who thinks they have produced something new, whether they are right.
The full yearly data set is now available on our statistics page here: lnkd.in/eUehAyS5
#UPOV #Agriculture #Innovation #IntellectualProperty #Statistics
That is close to 16 per cent more than the year before, and the highest annual figure of the past five years. Behind each of those applications is a breeder who thinks they have produced something new, whether they are right.
The full yearly data set is now available on our statistics page here: lnkd.in/eUehAyS5
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How does the #UPOV Convention support farmers? By encouraging the development of new varieties adapted to their needs.
🎥 Watch the recording of our recent seminar on bringing innovation to farmers and check out all presentations here: upov.int/en/about-upov/…
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🎥 Watch the recording of our recent seminar on bringing innovation to farmers and check out all presentations here: upov.int/en/about-upov/…
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A week of dialogue, fresh perspectives and stronger partnerships.
Our 2026 sessions wrapped up last Friday October 23, welcoming #UPOV members, observers and partners from across the globe to share experiences and deepen cooperation on plant variety protection.
Take a look at e week below!
More: upov.int/en/w/news/2026…
#UPOVSessions #PlantBreeding #Agriculture #IntellectualProperty
Our 2026 sessions wrapped up last Friday October 23, welcoming #UPOV members, observers and partners from across the globe to share experiences and deepen cooperation on plant variety protection.
Take a look at e week below!
More: upov.int/en/w/news/2026…
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“There are no good crops without good seeds.”
Chikelu Mba of @FAO on why improved varieties matter for productivity, resilience and nutrition, speaking at last week’s UPOV Seminar.
Check out his full presentation here: ow.ly/z7rc5101C5O
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Chikelu Mba of @FAO on why improved varieties matter for productivity, resilience and nutrition, speaking at last week’s UPOV Seminar.
Check out his full presentation here: ow.ly/z7rc5101C5O
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What can a new plant variety mean for a community?
Speaking at last week’s UPOV Seminar, “Bringing Innovation to Farmers: New Varieties, New Opportunities”, Charles Russell, CEO of Mātai Pacific Iwi Collective in New Zealand, offered a compelling answer. For his Māori community, ed variety is a way to create prosperity through their own work, on their own 'whenua', while safeguarding opportunities for future generations.
It was one of many perspectives shared during the seminar on how new varieties can open real opportunities for farmers around the world.
🎥 Missed the seminar? Check out the presentations and watch out for the full recording here: upov.int/en/about-upov/…
#UPOV #NewZealand #IntellectualProperty #Agriculture #Innovation
Speaking at last week’s UPOV Seminar, “Bringing Innovation to Farmers: New Varieties, New Opportunities”, Charles Russell, CEO of Mātai Pacific Iwi Collective in New Zealand, offered a compelling answer. For his Māori community, ed variety is a way to create prosperity through their own work, on their own 'whenua', while safeguarding opportunities for future generations.
It was one of many perspectives shared during the seminar on how new varieties can open real opportunities for farmers around the world.
🎥 Missed the seminar? Check out the presentations and watch out for the full recording here: upov.int/en/about-upov/…
#UPOV #NewZealand #IntellectualProperty #Agriculture #Innovation
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The latest UPOV Newsletter is out!
In this edition: UPOV members gathered in Geneva for the 2026 sessions, reappointing Daren Tang as Secretary-General, welcoming @ASIPI_ as a new observer and hearing from farmers in Chile, New Zealand and the United Republic of Tanzania in a new varieties have meant on the ground.
Happy reading: linkedin.com/pulse/upov-new…
#UPOV #Agriculture #UPOVNewsletter #Newsletter #Innovation #Farming
In this edition: UPOV members gathered in Geneva for the 2026 sessions, reappointing Daren Tang as Secretary-General, welcoming @ASIPI_ as a new observer and hearing from farmers in Chile, New Zealand and the United Republic of Tanzania in a new varieties have meant on the ground.
Happy reading: linkedin.com/pulse/upov-new…
#UPOV #Agriculture #UPOVNewsletter #Newsletter #Innovation #Farming
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Yesterday, farmers, breeders, researchers and policymakers met for the UPOV seminar "Bringing Innovation to Farmers: New Varieties, New Opportunities".
Speakers from around the world shared how new plant varieties reach farmers and what changes once they do.
Thank you to all s, interpreters and to everyone who joined in person and online.
Swipe through for a few snapshots of the room. The recording will be available on the UPOV website in the coming days.
#UPOV #BringingInnovationToFarmers #Agriculture #Innovation #Farming
Photos: UPOV/Martin
Speakers from around the world shared how new plant varieties reach farmers and what changes once they do.
Thank you to all s, interpreters and to everyone who joined in person and online.
Swipe through for a few snapshots of the room. The recording will be available on the UPOV website in the coming days.
#UPOV #BringingInnovationToFarmers #Agriculture #Innovation #Farming
Photos: UPOV/Martin
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Happening now: The UPOV Seminar "Bringing Innovation to Farmers: New Varieties, New Opportunities”.
We’ve heard from a raspberry grower in Chile, a plant breeder in the United Republic of Tanzania, a grower-led breeding program in Spain, a company working across Brazil, and r peasant farmers, Māori growers, public and private seed sectors.
Different starting points, but one shared question running through the afternoon: how do we make sure that new varieties reach the people who grow our food?
Join the conversation: lnkd.in/eSks7bKi
#UPOV #BringingInnovationToFarmers #Agriculture #Innovation #Farming
Photos: UPOV/Martin
We’ve heard from a raspberry grower in Chile, a plant breeder in the United Republic of Tanzania, a grower-led breeding program in Spain, a company working across Brazil, and r peasant farmers, Māori growers, public and private seed sectors.
Different starting points, but one shared question running through the afternoon: how do we make sure that new varieties reach the people who grow our food?
Join the conversation: lnkd.in/eSks7bKi
#UPOV #BringingInnovationToFarmers #Agriculture #Innovation #Farming
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New raspberry varieties in Chile, new maize and sorghum varieties in the United Republic of Tanzania, new table grapes from Spain and small farms across Brazil and Paraguay: hear how farmers and growers are accessing new protected varieties in this panel session.
Today, 15.10 R49rZ8
#UPOV #BringingInnovationToFarmers #Farmers #Innovation #Agriculture
Today, 15.10 R49rZ8
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Setting the scene for our Seminar "Bringing Innovation to Farmers: New Varieties, New Opportunities," Chike Mba Deputy Director at the @FAO Martin Ekvad- Director of Legal Affairs at #UPOV and Regine Andersen of the @FniNansen Institute will open the discussions, which will be erta, Vice Secretary-General of UPOV.
This session will talk through how plant variety protection is one of the policies surrounding access to new protected plant varieties, insights on where PVP fits will be addressed.
Join us in Geneva or online this afternoon. Register here: upov.int/en/about-upov/…
#UPOV #BringingInnovationToFarmers #Farmers #Innovation #Agriculture
This session will talk through how plant variety protection is one of the policies surrounding access to new protected plant varieties, insights on where PVP fits will be addressed.
Join us in Geneva or online this afternoon. Register here: upov.int/en/about-upov/…
#UPOV #BringingInnovationToFarmers #Farmers #Innovation #Agriculture
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Today at 14:30 CEST, UPOV welcomes farmers, growers, breeders, and policymakers to Geneva for the Seminar “Bringing Innovation to Farmers: New Varieties, New Opportunities.”
Mr. Daren Tang, UPOV Secretary-General will open the Seminar with how this conversation brings the neficiaries in UPOV members to the fore and ensures their voices are heard in the public conversation.
Join us in person or online here: upov.int/en/about-upov/…
#UPOV #BringingInnovationToFarmers #Farmers #Innovation #Agriculture
Mr. Daren Tang, UPOV Secretary-General will open the Seminar with how this conversation brings the neficiaries in UPOV members to the fore and ensures their voices are heard in the public conversation.
Join us in person or online here: upov.int/en/about-upov/…
#UPOV #BringingInnovationToFarmers #Farmers #Innovation #Agriculture
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In about 2 hours, the UPOV Seminar, Bringing Innovation to Farmers: New Varieties, New Opportunities opens at 14.30 (CEST) in Geneva!
Speakers from Brazil, Chile, New Zealand, Spain, South Africa, United Republic of Tanzania, and beyond will explore how protected plant varieties ow our food, what opportunities they open up, and what questions still need answering.
Join the conversation here: lnkd.in/eSks7bKi
#UPOV #BringingInnovationToFarmers #Farmers #Innovation #Agriculture
Speakers from Brazil, Chile, New Zealand, Spain, South Africa, United Republic of Tanzania, and beyond will explore how protected plant varieties ow our food, what opportunities they open up, and what questions still need answering.
Join the conversation here: lnkd.in/eSks7bKi
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Happening now: the 2026 UPOV Sessions.
Delegates from UPOV’s 80 members, together with observers from governments, intergovernmental organizations, non-governmental organizations and stakeholders from across the agricultural value chain are meeting in Geneva from October 19 to discussions on the future of plant variety protection.
For the program of the week and latest news, go to: upov.int/en
#UPOV #UPOVSessions #Agriculture #Innovation #IntellectualProperty
Photo: WIPO/Berrod
Delegates from UPOV’s 80 members, together with observers from governments, intergovernmental organizations, non-governmental organizations and stakeholders from across the agricultural value chain are meeting in Geneva from October 19 to discussions on the future of plant variety protection.
For the program of the week and latest news, go to: upov.int/en
#UPOV #UPOVSessions #Agriculture #Innovation #IntellectualProperty
Photo: WIPO/Berrod
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Who gets access to new varieties, and who benefits when they succeed?
Our second panel brings together Shalmali Guttal (UNDROP), Cynthia Motsi and Elna de Bruyn (Agricultural Research Council and Department of Agriculture, South Africa), Charles Russell (Mātai Pacific Iwi w Zealand) and Lorelei Garagancea (International Seed Federation) for an open conversation on how development and delivery work side by side with protected varieties.
21 October, 14.30 CEST upov.int/en/about-upov/…
#UPOV #BringingInnovationToFarmers #Farmers #Innovation #Agriculture
Our second panel brings together Shalmali Guttal (UNDROP), Cynthia Motsi and Elna de Bruyn (Agricultural Research Council and Department of Agriculture, South Africa), Charles Russell (Mātai Pacific Iwi w Zealand) and Lorelei Garagancea (International Seed Federation) for an open conversation on how development and delivery work side by side with protected varieties.
21 October, 14.30 CEST upov.int/en/about-upov/…
#UPOV #BringingInnovationToFarmers #Farmers #Innovation #Agriculture
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New raspberry varieties in Chile, new maize and sorghum varieties in the United Republic of Tanzania, new table grapes from Spain and small farms across Brazil and Paraguay: hear how farmers and growers are accessing new protected varieties in this panel session.
21 Oct, 15.10 R49rZ8
#UPOV #BringingInnovationToFarmers #Farmers #Innovation #Agriculture
21 Oct, 15.10 R49rZ8
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Setting the scene for our Seminar "Bringing Innovation to Farmers: New Varieties, New Opportunities," Chike Mba Deputy Director at the @FAO Martin Ekvad- Director of Legal Affairs at #UPOV and Regine Andersen of the @FniNansen Institute will open the discussions, which will be erta, Vice Secretary-General of UPOV.
This session will talk through how plant variety protection is one of the policies surrounding access to new protected plant varieties, insights on where PVP fits will be addressed.
Join us in Geneva or online on 21 October. Register here: upov.int/en/about-upov/…
#UPOV #BringingInnovationToFarmers #Farmers #Innovation #Agriculture
This session will talk through how plant variety protection is one of the policies surrounding access to new protected plant varieties, insights on where PVP fits will be addressed.
Join us in Geneva or online on 21 October. Register here: upov.int/en/about-upov/…
#UPOV #BringingInnovationToFarmers #Farmers #Innovation #Agriculture
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