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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 seminar about what new varieties have meant on the ground. Happy reading: linkedin.com/pulse/upov-news… #UPOV #Agriculture #UPOVNewsletter #Newsletter #Innovation #Farming

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 our speakers, moderators, 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

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 from voices speaking for 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

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 CEST: upov.int/en/about-upov/event… #UPOV #BringingInnovationToFarmers #Farmers #Innovation #Agriculture

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 moderated by Yolanda Huerta, 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/event… #UPOV #BringingInnovationToFarmers #Farmers #Innovation #Agriculture

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 lived experiences of beneficiaries 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/event… #UPOV #BringingInnovationToFarmers #Farmers #Innovation #Agriculture

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 reach the people who grow 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

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 23, 2026 for a week of 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

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 Collective, Aotearoa New 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/event… #UPOV #BringingInnovationToFarmers #Farmers #Innovation #Agriculture

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 CEST: upov.int/en/about-upov/event… #UPOV #BringingInnovationToFarmers #Farmers #Innovation #Agriculture

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 moderated by Yolanda Huerta, 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/event… #UPOV #BringingInnovationToFarmers #Farmers #Innovation #Agriculture

On Wednesday 21 October, 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 lived experiences of beneficiaries 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/event… #UPOV #BringingInnovationToFarmers #Farmers #Innovation #Agriculture

UPCOMING: The UPOV Seminar Bringing Innovation to Farmers: New Varieties, New Opportunities takes place on Wednesday October 21 at 14:30 CEST. Join us live for a conversation that will explore how protected plant varieties reach the people who grow our food, what opportunities they open up, and what questions still need answering. More: upov.int/en/about-upov/event… #UPOV #BringingInnovationToFarmers #Agriculture #Innovation #Farmers

The 2026 UPOV Sessions are just around the corner. UPOV members, observers, and partners will soon gather to discuss key developments in plant variety protection and innovation in agriculture. Don’t miss the special seminar "Bringing Innovation to Farmers: New Varieties, New Opportunities" taking place on Wednesday Oct 21. Register for this event here: upov.int/en/about-upov/event… For more insights visit → upov.int/en #UPOV #Agriculture #UPOVSessions #Innovation #NewPlantVarieties

Applying for plant variety protection in China? Join us online tomorrow 8 October 2026, from 9:00 to 10:30 Geneva time (15:00 to 16:30 in China), for a practical session on submitting applications through UPOV PRISMA. The webinar walks through the application process step by step, together with the administrative requirements of the Chinese Plant Variety Protection Office, and answers your questions on using UPOV PRISMA for filings in China. Reserve your seat: wipo-int.zoom.us/webinar/reg… #PlantVarietyProtection #UPOV #PlantBreeding #China

How can new plant varieties deliver value in farmers’ fields? On Wednesday October 21, UPOV brings together farmers, breeders, policymakers and experts in Geneva for a Seminar on "Bringing Innovation to Farmers: New Varieties, New Opportunities." The conversation will explore how protected plant varieties reach the people who grow our food, what opportunities they open up, and what questions still need answering. Register here to join us in person or online: upov.int/en/about-upov/event… #UPOV #BringingInnovationToFarmers #Farmers #Innovation #Agriculture

Plant variety protection can look abstract on paper. Our case studies page brings together the human stories, videos and published reports that show what the system does in practice, told largely by the breeders, farmers and growers living with the results. Have a look, and let us know which story stays with you. upov.int/en/plant-variety-pr…

What would you most like to know about filing plant variety protection applications in China? Join us next Thursday, 8 October 2026, from 09:00 to 10:30 Geneva time (15:00–16:30 in China) for a webinar exploring the process. The session will cover the application process for new plant varieties, the administrative requirements of the Chinese Plant Variety Protection Office, and practical guidance on using the international filing tool: UPOV PRISMA to file applications in China. Register here: wipo-int.zoom.us/webinar/reg… #UPOV #PlantVarietyProtection #China #NewPlantVarieties #Agriculture #Innovation

In Da Lat, Viet Nam, farmer-breeders like Kim Oanh are leading in sustainable floriculture. See for yourself 👇: upov.int/about/en/benefits_u… #UPOV #Vietnam #Agriculture

Applying for plant variety protection in China? Join us online on 8 October 2026, from 9:00 to 10:30 Geneva time (15:00 to 16:30 in China), for a practical session on submitting applications through UPOV PRISMA. The webinar walks through the application process step by step, together with the administrative requirements of the Chinese Plant Variety Protection Office, and answers your questions on using UPOV PRISMA for filings in China. Reserve your seat: wipo-int.zoom.us/webinar/reg… #PlantVarietyProtection #UPOV #PlantBreeding #China