July 30, 2026

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From proof of concept to practice: why Zimbabwe needs clear Seed Production Technology (SPT) guidelines now - CIMMYT-led SPT is ready to transform hybrid seed production, now Zimbabwe needs smart guidelines to move science into farmers’ fields

July 15, 2026

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Semences certifiées : Le maillon faible de l'agriculture sénégalaise (SenePlus)

July 3, 2026

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Culture, media, and trust shape GMO acceptance in Nigeria

July 1, 2026

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Zimbabwe - Regulations must not stifle new seed production technologies (Herald Online)

June 24, 2026

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Women farmers, rice champions: How science is transforming rice production in Babessi, Cameroon

June 18, 2026

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After 14-year ban, Future of Egypt-led coalition pushes to legalize genetically modified seed cultivation (madamasr.com)

June 11, 2026

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20 pays africains s’engagent à protéger les semences paysannes (L'Economiste Maghrében)

Les systèmes semenciers paysans mis à rude épreuve (AgriDigitale)

June 10, 2026

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Evidence-Informed, locally led: Advancing seed sector legislative reform in Kenya

May 20, 2026

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Why South Africa should embrace landrace seeds during global uncertainty (Food for Mzansi)

International Seed Federation (ISF) launches practical social rights guidelines for seed production - New document provides a sector-wide, pre-competitive guidelines to help seed companies, suppliers, and growers strengthen responsible labor practices across the seed value chain

May 14, 2026

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Building a seed business in Madagascar: One woman’s journey from subsistence farmer to leader of a thriving cooperative

May 11, 2026

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Hazera people behind the crops: spotlight on Ruaan Lerm, National Sales Manager for South Africa

May 6, 2026

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Seeds of resilience: African Seed Trade Association (AFSTA) leader highlights the power of seed systems on GermiNation podcast

April 23, 2026

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Africa’s forgotten crops could be the future of food security

April 22, 2026

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CIMMYT’s role in Africa’s seed revolution: highlights from AFSTA Congress 2026

April 7, 2026

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Accelerating soybean innovation in Africa: A new era for crop improvement

March 27, 2026

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New push to protect Africa’s seed diversity - A new FAO report warns Africa is losing critical plant diversity faster than it is being conserved, threatening food security and climate resilience (Financial Fortune Media)

March 26, 2026

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A leadership & culture workshop shapes the future of rice in Africa

March 20, 2026

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Study highlights benefits and barriers to GM crop adoption in Sub-Saharan Africa

March 9, 2026

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Sénégal - Filière arachidière, Dakar appelle à une refondation stratégique du secteur (SenePlus)

February 20, 2026

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Regional partners honor CIMMYT scientist for advancing MLN resistant maize and strengthening plant health systems in Africa

February 17, 2026

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Can Niassa’s Seed System Roadmap become a catalyst for national food security in Mozambique?

January 30, 2026

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International Seed Federation (ISF) launches the 2026–2030 Key Strategic Objectives

January 28, 2026

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Aligning wheat breeding with market needs in Ethiopia

January 13, 2026

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Souveraineté agricole La Tunisie oserat-elle un jour briser le diktat des grands semenciers internationaux ? (Le Quotidien)

January 8, 2026

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Seeding change together: CIMMYT strengthens collaboration for Africa’s seed systems

January 5, 2026

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Key anecdotes for Kenya and Africa's seed sector reforms (Standard Newspaper)

Zimbabwe - Horticultural Development Council raises alarm over the emergence of informal and illegal plant breeders in the market (The Herald)

December 18, 2025

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« En Afrique, la facilitation du commerce transfrontalier des semences repose sur l'harmonisation des lois » (Francis Mwatuni, AGRA) (Agence Ecofin)