Over 1,600 delegates from more than 70 countries are gathered in Istanbul, Turkey for the World Seed Congress 2025, the largest global forum for the seed industry.
The event comes amid growing trade disruptions that are affecting the availability of seeds and threatening global food security.
Organized by the International Seed Federation (ISF) and Türkiye's National Organizing Committee under the theme "Discovering Bold Horizons," the Congress focuses on rising trade barriers, innovation in plant breeding, and the future of sustainable agriculture.
A key concern is the growing number of tariffs, inconsistent regulations, and policy uncertainty that are hindering international seed trade.
