In the final episode of Seeds of Tomorrow's first season, we are joined by the CPVO president Francesco Mattina and Diana Lenzi, former President of CEJA, the European Council of Young Farmers.

This insightful discussion covered many topics, including:

• 'Climate-Adaptive Breeding' of plant varieties and the role of technology in this field.
• The state of global cooperation with regards to developing these varieties.
• Diana's advice to young plant breeders who are focusing on climate change resilience.

In this episode, we are joined by Philippe de Jong, Partner at Altius and Ignacio Giacchi, Managing Director at the Anti-Infringement Bureau for IP Rights on Plant Material (AIB).

Throughout this episode, we discuss:

• Recent success stories in the enforcement of Community Plant Variety Rights.
• The legal framework that governs CPVR enforcement within the EU.
• How technological innovations can be used to aid the identification and prevention of CPVR infringement.

On this episode of Seeds of Tomorrow, we are joined by Nathan Wajsman, Chief Economist at the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO).

With Nathan's expertise, this conversation primarily focuses on the economic impact of Plant Variety Rights as an Intellectual Property rights system, touching on:

A recent study conducted in collaboration with Wajsman on the Community Plant Variety Rights (CPVR) system.

The economic development of the agricultural sector, particularly SMEs, thanks to the CPVR system.

The broader implications of Plant Variety Rights in regards to international trade and future economic trends.

In our 7th episode of Seeds of Tomorrow, Yolanda Huerta, Vice Secretary-General at International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV) joins host Alessio De Laurentiis and CPVO President Francesco Mattina to discuss the synergy between the two international organisations, UPOV's priorities in today's rapidly changing agricultural world and what Yolanda wishes to see in the future of plant breeding.

In this episode, we are joined by Nuria Urquía, Vice President of the CPVO, Dirk Theobald, Senior Advisor at the CPVO and Petra Jorasch PhD, Manager Plant Breeding Innovation Advocacy at Euroseeds.

During the podcast they discuss how Euroseeds supports innovative methods of plant breeding, the economic and environmental challenges of innovative plant breeding and future trends in this area.

In this episode we are joined by Niels Louwaars, Seeds Systems Specialist and Managing Director at Plantum.

Our conversation covers a range of topics, including:

• The work and collaboration between the CPVO and Plantum on projects that benefit plant breeders and farmers.
• Insights into the present and future of the agricultural and plant breeding sectors, with new challenges and opportunities on the horizon.
• Niels's long established career in this field and his advice for young professionals seeking a job in this industry.

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Antonio Villarreal, Secretary General of Anove, guide us into the association’s mission and its impressive impact on Spain’s agricultural sector. With members comprising private companies and public research centers, Anove plays a pivotal role in advancing plant breeding and innovation across various crops.

Francesco Mattina, President of CPVO, shares insights into the collaborative efforts and initiatives aimed at enhancing research and development within the industry.

🇪🇸 Discover how Spain's diverse climatic zones contribute to unique agricultural challenges and opportunities, and how entities like Anove and CPVO are pioneering efforts to adapt and thrive under extreme weather conditions.

On this bonus episode of Seeds of Tomorrow, we are joined by Sara Piva, Legal Officer at the CPVO, to tell us all about the SME Fund, it's application process and how it can benefit Small and Medium sized Enterprises applying for Plant Variety Rights.