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SeedNL Podcast

In this SeedNL podcast exclusive miniseries entitled, “Getting it Right”, we dive into how Plant Breeders" Rights and Farmers" Rights are frequently framed as contradicting ways for how seeds are accessed, developed, sold and used. These rights and corresponding policies have a significant impact on the seed sector, and therefore also on food and nutrition security around the world. This series facilitates dialogue with and between three experts who talk about their different perspectives on the

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Conflict and Seed Security programming across Africa

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2025/09/24

ISSD Africa partners have recently launched a new working paper, exploring how emergency seed security programming can be more effective in regions and times of conflict. The working paper supports practicioners to be more “conflict-intentional” in their programme design and implementation, sharing actionable recommendations based on a wide and diverse array of experiences. In this interview, Louise Sperling from SeedSystem.org, and James Mulkerrins from Wageningen Social & Economic Research and

Contrasting Narratives of Change

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2025/06/18

In a recent article by Fleur Kilwinger, published in the special ‘Seed Systems’ issue of Agricultural Systems, Fleur and her co-authors critically examine the narratives driving seed system transformation. In this interview we talk with Fleur about writing this article and what we can learn from this research as SeedNL community.You can read the full article here: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agsy.2025.104395What was the reason for writing this article?There wasn’t a predefined plan to write this

Integrated seed sector development in Africa:...

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2025/06/12

In the spotlight: Wampie Libon

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2025/03/24

This interview features Wampie Libon, Director of Inclusive Green Growth at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in The Netherlands, as she shares insights into her role, experiences, and vision for the seed sector.How have you been settling into your new role?Last summer I started as Ambassador for Sustainable Development and director IGG. Ourdepartment deals with Dutch international policy and development aid related to themes such as water, food security, and

In conversation with Michiel Klompenhouwer

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2025/03/14

Since December 2024, Michiel Klompenhouwer has been Director of Plantum, taking over this role from Niels Louwaars. In this interview, we talk with him about this new role, seed sector development and how he looks forward to working together with the SeedNL family.Could you please introduce yourself, your background and what attracted you in becoming MD of Plantum?My name is Michiel, and I started as Managing Director of Plantum on December 1st. Before this role, I worked at Rabobank for over 20

SeedNL welcomes another new team member

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2025/02/18

Get to know Martijn, the new addition to our team, in the blog below. Join us in welcoming him as project assistant!Could you please introduce yourself to the SeedNL community?Hey there! I’m Martijn, 25 years old and a recent graduate from Wageningen University. I studied a hybrid track there, with a bachelor's degree in Plant Sciences, majoring in plant genomics, and a master’s degree in Development and Rural Innovation. I’m enamoured by the potential plant breeding has to combat malnutrition and

Welcome to a new SeedNL team member!

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2024/12/03

SeedNL is proud to announce the addition of a new member to our team: Gareth Borman will join SeedNL as technical advisor. Get to know Gareth in the below blog and we invite you to join us in welcoming Gareth (again) to the SeedNL community!Could you please introduce yourself to the SeedNL community?Hi everyone! It’s great to join the team at SeedNL. Until recently, I was leading one of the flagship initiatives: the Ethiopian Seed Partnership, but with the change I feel like a new node in the

Call for Expression of Interest for Public-Private...

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2024/11/29

The Ethiopian Seed Partnership (ESP) is announcing a Call for Expression of Interest (EoI) for public-private partnerships (PPPs) in Ethiopia via the ESP. Wageningen

Market-driven transitions in the vegetable seed...

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2024/10/01

Emily ter Steeg, PhD candidate Development Economics at Wageningen University, recently wrote a paper called ‘Market-driven transitions in the vegetable seed sector in sub-Saharan Africa’ together with Niels Louwaars. In the research article, they explore the role vegetable seed companies play in transforming seed systems across sub-Saharan Africa. In this interview, we discuss the research project with Emily, results she found most interesting and what she considers to be the main take-aways for

Satellite Based Information to Support Farming in...

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2024/08/27

Digitisation and using digital services can provide many opportunities for agricultural actors. One example of these digital technologies is geodata: information collected by drones or satellites that provides insights on for example weather patterns, crop growth and soil quality in a specific geographic location. The collected data can be used in a variety of ways by farmers and seed producers, with the overall ambition to increase global agricultural productivity and to become more resilient

CROPS4DELTA: collaboration opportunities for Dutch...

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2024/08/14

CROPS4DELTA is a one-year seed project that aims to explore the potential for international collaborations between Dutch and Vietnamese partners, focusing on the breeding and value-chain development of salt-tolerant crops in the Mekong Delta. In June 2024, the project organised a trade mission to Vietnam to explore opportunities for the collaboration. In this interview with Priska Prasetya, Business Developer at WUR’s Plant Sciences Group, she explains more about the project and how Dutch seed

Naktuinbouw course on "Plant Breeders' Rights for...

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2024/08/05

For over 25 years, Naktuinbouw has been offering the course ‘Plant Breeders' Rights for food security and economic development’. The course dives into key aspects of the UPOV Plant Variety Protection (PVP) system and is being offered as both an online or a blended version (start date March 2025). Read more below on what you may expect from this course.What does this course entail?The course programme revolves around the UPOV system and covers a variety of topics critical in the PVP system, from the

SeedNL team welcomes Falaq Tidjani as Advisor

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2024/07/05

Falaq Tidjani will join SeedNL as Advisor to its ongoing and new initiatives in seed sector development globally.

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SeedNL Podcast: Episode 5 - Round Table Conversation

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2024/04/04

Gigi Manicad, Host Szonja Csörgő, EuroseedsBram De Jonge, OxfamTeshome Hunduma, Norwegian University of Life Sciences.

SeedNL Podcast: Episode 4 - Teshome Hunduma

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2024/04/04

Teshome Hunduma is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences. Teshome’s primary research focuses on seed governance with particular reference to enhancing smallholders’ access to quality seeds and varietal diversity. Teshome published work on inclusive seed system development. Earlier, he worked for the Development Fund of Norway in Oslo, Haramaya University, and the National Genebank in Ethiopia

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SeedNL Podcast: Episode 3 - Dr Bram De Jonge

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2024/04/03

Dr. Bram de Jonge is the Seed Policy Advisor at Oxfam, the Netherlands. In the context of the Sowing Diversity = Harvesting Security (SD=HS) program, De Jonge’s work aims to support the development and implementation of an enabling policy environment for farmers’ seed systems and the implementation of Farmers’ Rights, at global, national and local levels.

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SeedNL Podcast: Episode 2 - Szonja Csörgő

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2024/04/03

Szonja Csörgő is Hungarian and holds a degree in Law from ELTE Budapest University, an MA in French and European Law from Panthéon-Assas University (Paris) and an L.LM. in IP and Competition Law from the University of Liège. Before joining Euroseeds she worked at the European Commission. In 2009 she became Euroseeds’ Intellectual Property and Legal Affairs Director. Within Euroseeds, Szonja is primarily responsible for issues related to intellectual property protection and plant genetic resources

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SeedNL Podcast: Episode 1 - Getting It Right

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2024/04/02

In this SeedNL podcast, we dive into how Plant Breeders' Rights and Farmers' Rights are frequently framed as contradicting ways for how seeds are accessed, developed, sold and used. These rights and corresponding policies have a significant impact on the seed sector, and therefore also on food and nutrition security around the world.The podcast series facilitates dialogue with and between three experts who talk about their different perspectives on the discussion - and find collaborative ways

Collaboration between Private and Public Genebanks in...

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2024/03/06

In conversation with Theo van Hintum (Centre for Genetic Resources, the Netherlands) and Jan Engels (independent researcher plant genetic resources and Honorary Research Fellow Bioversity International, Italy) on their recently published article on ‘Collaboration between Private and Public Genebanks in Conserving and Using Plant Genetic Resources’.Could you share with us what your reasoning was for writing this article?Jan: Over the past ten years or so, we have observed that more and more private

Connecting production & nutrition: Solidaridad’s...

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2024/02/09

In conversation with Jeroen Kroezen, Corporate Partnerships Manager at SolidaridadCould you please tell me more about yourself and your work?I have been working at Solidaridad from the Netherlands. My focus is on Corporate engagement and partnerships (collaborations with companies). We work with smallholder farmers and workers in developing countries in collaboration with the private sector. In the past, we were strongly focused on the consumer market from the farmer-founding fathers of fair trade

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