ISF11 04 An International Voice
The International Seed Federation has been hard at work since last year’s World Seed Congress.
08 Novel Food,
New Breeding Techniques, GMOs …
An overview of Europe’s seed industry from the secretary general of the European Seed Association.
12 H ow We Can Feed the World
Adoption and proper use of new technologies will be critical in helping to feed a growing world population.
18 G iant Views of the Industry
Our experts offer insights into the issues affecting your seed business today.
24 Giant Highlights
Unique topics and interesting facts shared by seed professionals from around the world.
28 Giant Biographies Meet the people behind our Giant Views of the Industry commentary.
30 Nutrition Makes News
Discussions about diet and health are growing louder and farmers play a key role.
36 Seed Treatment: A Tool for Sustainable Agriculture
This valuable form of crop protection is becoming more environmentally- and userfriendly.
40 Seed Health and
Seed Trade Issues
The international seed industry is making progress in harmonizing seed trade regulations around the world.
46 Seed Industry
Applauds Adoption of International Treaties The adoption of two important treaties in Nagoya, Japan last fall has left the plant science industry encouraged about access and benefit sharing and liability and redress.