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AFSTA urges seed industry to work towards prioritizing plant health in line UN 2020 agenda
Scoping Study for a Seed Laws Toolbox
Access to Seeds Index present at Indian Seed Congress 2020
Farmer Roundtables 2019 emphasise social inclusion as priority for food system transformation
Companies are gearing up for the next cycle of Access to Seeds Index
Farmer Roundtable, Nairobi
Farmer Roundtable, Kathmandu
Congratulations to Simon Groot and East West Seed – an inspiration for the whole seed industry
Seeds and Vegetables to Transform Smallholder Agriculture for Food and Nutrition Security
Farmers, Food, and the Future: Vegetable Seeds for a Healthier World
Private and public sector contributions to food system transformation for improved nutrition
Farmer consultation Aurangabad and Jalna
Enhancing South-South Seed Trade, lessons from the Access to Seeds Index 2019
OECD: plant breeding is relevant for raising yields, but farmers’ access remains a challenge
The plants that feed the world: underpinning strategies for their conservation and use
“We are literally putting all our eggs in one basket in terms of global food security”
ISF: ‘it is a recent realization to make the SDGs better-known within the seed sector’
Results and impact Access to Seeds Index discussed with Dutch ministries
Available now: Access to Seeds Index 2019 – Synthesis Report
World Food Prize awarded to East-West Seed founder Simon Groot
Over 450 media cover publication of Access to Seeds Index 2019
Cooperation with the World Benchmarking Alliance
What is the role of the seed industry in transforming the global food system?
How can the seed industry contribute to conservation and use of genetic resources for food security?
Access to Seeds Index presented at Seed Connect conference in Abuja, Nigeria
New study identifies Nigeria as leading seed hub in Western and Central Africa; Value Seeds tops ranking
Premier indice d’accès aux Semences pour l’Afrique de l’Ouest et du Centre présenté à Dakar
Climate-related shocks were the main drivers of food insecurity in half of food crises of 2017
GAIN: Access to Seeds Index has unique position in landscape of business accountability mechanisms
Opportunities for Thai Seed and Lessons from the Access to Seeds Index presented in Bangkok
Access to Seeds Index informs seed sector performance efforts in West Africa
EU & African Union Task Force Rural Africa includes insights Access to Seeds Index in report and roadmap
Ido Verhagen listed as one of “25 Food and Agriculture Leaders to Watch in 2019”
Access to Seeds Index contributes to policy dialogue Dutch government
Farmer Roundtable Dakar
Presentation Access to Seeds Index on Kenya’s KBC One
East African Seed celebrates number one position at AFSTA Congress
Access to Seeds Index for Eastern and Southern Africa launched in Nairobi
Available now: Access to Seeds Index 2019 – Eastern and Southern Africa
Access to Seeds Index presented at Thai National Science Conference
Available now: Access to Seeds Index 2019 – Global Seed Companies
Seed industry can significantly contribute to achieving EAT-Lancet targets
UN: “Plant breeding is successful measure to reduce vulnerabilities of small-scale farmers”
External audit approves ranking and scoring process 2019 Access to Seeds Index
Access to Seeds Index presented at Asian Seed Congress
Available now: Access to Seeds Index 2019 – South and Southeast Asia
UN raises alarm over weakened fight against malnutrition in Asia
Panel discussion on seed-producing cooperatives at FAO
Access to Seeds Index hits 1000 followers on Twitter
Seed-producing cooperatives improve access to quality seeds in Western and Central Africa
Les coopératives semencières améliorent l’accès à des semences de qualité en Afrique de l’Ouest et centrale
Meet the leading seed-producing cooperatives of Mali
Twenty-two seed companies selected for Access to Seeds Index for Eastern & Southern Africa  
Top 20 Chinese Seed Companies in 2017 based on sales
Top 20 Global Seed Companies in 2017 based on sales
22 entreprises semencières d’Afrique de l’Ouest et du Centre seront dans l’indice d’accès aux semences
Twenty-two leading seed companies selected for first Access to Seeds Index for Western & Central Africa
Access to Seeds Index presented at first-ever International Agrobiodiversity Congress
Access to Seeds Index to present at SDG-Conference: Towards Zero Hunger
Une nouvelle étude met en évidence le potentiel des coopératives de production de semences en Afrique de l’Ouest
New study highlights potential of seed producing cooperatives in Western Africa
Twenty-four leading seed companies selected for Access to Seeds Index for South & Southeast Asia
Kaag and Gates discuss cooperation between the Netherlands and Gates Foundation
Need for partnerships with seed industry emphasized at the AFSTA Congress
Access to Seeds Index introduced at Indian Seed Association meeting
Meet the experts behind the Access to Seeds Index
Methodology for the 2019 Access to Seeds Index is now available
AgriCord and FAO join forces to enhance support to farmers’ organizations
Using diversity for sustainable food and agriculture systems
“Encourage companies to focus a bit of their expertise on the problems of the poor”
Coordination with indexes critical in new USAID 20M$ program for seed system support
Access to Seeds Index ‘has influenced the global seed sector in a lasting way’
EU and Gates Foundation pledge €500 million for innovations for smallholder farmers
Next Access to Seeds Index will evaluate more companies: from 25 to 60
Roadmap for 2018 is approved by the Supervisory Board
Joint action to support women’s rights: where the seed industry can play a role
Access to Seeds Index introduced to Asian seed companies at APSA Congress
‘Good policy instruments, but weak implementation in African seed sectors’
Experts agree that a diverse company portfolio is important for food security
Do seed companies have female staff to reach women farmers?
Better seeds, better lives for dryland smallholder farmers
Farmer demand encourages seed companies to invest in vegetable seed
Positive responses to the Draft Methodology for the 2018 Access to Seeds Index
“You cannot adequately address a problem without accurate measuring”
How to strengthen value chains of seed targeting smallholder farmers?
“The Index is an important tool for investors in the African seed industry”
Future potential of West African seed sector is in its diversity
Launch of the World Benchmarking Alliance
“Smallholder farmer productivity top priority SDG-agenda”
Smart regulation, harmonization for faster release of new varieties
Access to Seeds Index teams up with World Benchmarking Alliance
The draft methodology for the 2018 Index is open for public consultation
Access to Seeds Index presented at World Food Prize Seed Forum
“Access to Seeds Index SDG-contribution to sustainable agriculture”
“Heart of the solution of SDG 2 #ZeroHunger is the smallholder farmer”
New spotlights on regional seed companies in West Africa and Asia
Access to Seeds Index participates in Future of Farming Dialogue
The long tail of the seed industry
Thai industry inspired by Access to Seeds Index findings
Main changes in the Index’s methodology
Can Thailand become a global seed hub?
Better seeds are key for climate-smart agriculture
Akinwumi Adesina: ‘Le temps est arrivé de créer la révolution verte en Afrique’
Improving measuring seed sector performance examined
CEO Victoria Seeds speaker at EU-Africa Business Forum
Do seed companies have a ‘track & trace system’ for genetic resources?
Access to Seeds Index to be presented at UN High-Level Political Forum
“Farmers in Mozambique increasingly see the benefit of using improved seeds”
Access to Seeds Index informs COMESA harmonisation
Second Access to Seeds Index in Progress
Smallholder Farmers: Critical Agents for Global Food Supply
Climate Change Drives Need for Improved Access to Seeds
Promoting smallholder diversification into vegetables
Shining a Light on Good Practice
Business at the heart of successfully implementing the SDGs
Local seed producers: crucial for access to seeds but overlooked by policy makers
Towards an Access to Seeds Index for Asia
Access to Seeds Index presented at UN Biodiversity Conference
“Index should pay more attention to seed diversity delivered by companies”
Index partners in assessing progress in seed sector development for CAADP
Southern African farmers meet in Johannesburg to discuss Index
Workshop to discuss how seed companies can assist smallholder farmers
$20.000 award for social entrepreneurs distributing seeds to smallholder farmers
Regional Access to Seeds Index for Asia initiative presented at APSA Congress
Visit to rice seed producers in Côte d’Ivoire
Joining forces to measure seed sector development in Africa
Access to Seeds Index presented at the African Development Bank
Atelier régional de consultation des agriculteurs sur l’indice d’accès aux semences
West African farmer organisations discuss Index in Ouagadougou
Access to Seeds Index broadens its scope to the regional seed industry in Asia
Support Access to Seeds Index is contribution to advancing SDG-agenda
Private sector seed distribution vital for food security
“Growing role of the private sector in agricultural research and development”
Asian farmers’ organizations provide input for Regional Access to Seeds Index
l’Index régional de l’accès aux semences dans la région des Grands Lacs
Access to Seeds Index partner of GODAN initiative
“Public transparency and ranking proves to be key in driving a race to the top”
Polman: “Great that the Index identifies key contributions by seed companies”
“Access to Seeds Index is key contribution by EU and member states to 2030 Agenda”
Companies on the Access to Seeds Index
Farmer consultations on Access to Seeds Index start in Goma, DR Congo
Kick-off Methodology Review for the second Index Report
Access to Seeds Index presented at FAO
Access to Seeds Index presents findings at side event FAO Council in Rome
José Graziano da Silva: “The Access to Seeds Index is an important work”
Access to Seeds Index shares results at IFPRI in Washington
Access to Seeds Index at IFPRI policy seminar in Washington
Dutch Seeds Debate: Better vegetable seeds for smallholder farmers
The Index shows access for small farmers, importance of regional supply”
Les semenciers néerlandais et français réunis pour élaborer un futur commun
“Index shows need for private seed companies to meet needs of smallholders”
Company consultations ongoing
Now available: Access to Seeds Index Report 2016
President African Development Bank: “Treat smallholder as entrepreneur”
President Obama explains why access to seeds is important for smallholders
Advantages and disadvantages of rankings
Bill Gates: “Climate change increases the risk faced by farmers in poorest countries”
Meeting on progress in developing first Index at Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Access to Seeds Index focuses on action to eradicate hunger
Methodology Report for the Access to Seeds Index Available
Regional Access to Seeds Index for Eastern Africa launched in Nairobi
Experts Review Methodology for the Regional Index for Eastern Africa
Preliminary Report Regional Access to Seeds Index for Eastern Africa
Bill and Melinda Gates Annual Letter 2015
Indexes encourage companies to be part of the solution
Access to Seeds Index Methodology presented at the FAO
Special Event on the Access to Seeds Index at FAO in Rome
Second Review of Methodology by Expert Committee
Draft Methodology Report for the Access to Seeds Index 2015 available
Farmers and breeders from Africa and Asia visit Dutch vegetable seed company
Sustainalytics research partner Access to Seeds Index
Cardno partner to develop Index for Eastern Africa
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation awards grant for Access to Seeds Index
First meeting Expert Review Committee
Second technical expert meeting on methodology
Technical Advisory Group meeting on methodology
Bill and Melinda Gates: better seeds are tools for development
Access to Seeds Index team expanded
Seed companies provide input for Access to Seeds Index
Ten seed companies participate in Industry Round Table
Farmers from around the globe meet to provide input for Index
Introducing existing high quality varieties in developing countries
Narrow diversity of crops puts future food security at risk
“Access to Seeds Index has great potential for all African countries”
Dutch government: Index to unleash race to the top
Access to Seeds Index well received at 38th FAO Conference
The Access to Seeds Index: fundamentally a very good idea
“Role for Index in creating inclusive growth”
Addis Ababa to host Farmers’ Round Table on Index
Ministers Ghana, The Netherlands and COO Syngenta at launch Index
Index meeting at Ministry of Food and Agriculture in Accra, Ghana
Pan-African light on the Access to Seeds Index
Gerbrand Haverkamp, Wim Leereveld, Gerda Verburg, Ido Verhagen, Jaap Satter, Ed Monchen
Presentation of Access to Seeds Index well received at FAO
Presentation of Access to Seeds Index at FAO
Dutch government supports Access to Seeds Index