Niels Louwaars – Seed World Columnist, Author at Seed World

Can We Introduce Access and Burden Sharing

November 21, 2024
Niels Louwaars – Seed World Columnist

The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), coined in Rio de Janeiro in 1992, declared that...

Who are the Major Seed Suppliers of the Organic Sector?

September 9, 2024
Niels Louwaars – Seed World Columnist

All farmers need good seed, irrespective of their agronomy or their markets. The diversity of...

ISF’s powerful impact to the global seed sector

May 29, 2024
Niels Louwaars – Seed World Columnist

The International Seed Federation (ISF) was formed in 2002 following the merger of International Association...

Is IP Indeed an Easy Dossier?

May 23, 2024
Niels Louwaars – Seed World Columnist

Based on the IP-positions of Euroseeds and ISF, World Seed Europe clearly and eloquently explained...

ISF’s Immeasurably Powerful, Century-Long Impact on the Seed Industry

May 15, 2024
Niels Louwaars – Seed World Columnist

A centennial anniversary urges us to look at the future of ISF. Knowing where we...

Four Quarters of ISF and Onwards

February 22, 2024
Niels Louwaars – Seed World Columnist

Part 2: 2000-2024 and beyond Read Part 1 here WHY IT MATTERS: The International Seed...

Four Quarters of ISF, and Onwards to the Fifth

February 2, 2024
Niels Louwaars – Seed World Columnist

Part 1: 1924-2000 WHY IT MATTERS: The International Seed Federation (ISF) celebrates 100 years of...

Why Is It (Almost) Impossible to Make Coherent Policies?

November 27, 2023
Niels Louwaars – Seed World Columnist

Policy making is equal to making choices among goals and interests and often between short...

Naturalness – Who is Fooling Whom?

October 18, 2023
Niels Louwaars – Seed World Columnist

The word ‘natural’ has a positive sound in consumers’ ears, especially when it refers to...

Dark Skies Over Global Food Security. Why Are Those Over Europe Still Blue?

May 17, 2023
Niels Louwaars – Seed World Columnist

Climate change is threatening global food security, but why are European skies still blue? Learn...

Myth: Private Breeding Can Feed the World

January 17, 2023
Niels Louwaars – Seed World Columnist

Private breeding can help feed the world! Learn how this myth is being debunked and...

Who is Driving Sustainability?

November 21, 2022
Niels Louwaars – Seed World Columnist

Learn about the people and organizations driving sustainability in Europe. Discover the initiatives and strategies...

Free Seeds, A Present From Hell

October 14, 2022
Niels Louwaars – Seed World Columnist

Free seeds are a growing problem in Europe. Learn how to identify and avoid them...

Puritans and Blenders: A Deep Dive into Variety Mixtures

April 22, 2022
Niels Louwaars – Seed World Columnist

Puritans and Blenders: Learn about the history of the two religious groups and how they...

Village Policies Are All Around Us

March 1, 2022
Niels Louwaars – Seed World Columnist

Learn how village policies affect our everyday lives and how to make sure they are...

From Moral to Legal Obligation – Have We Done Enough?

December 3, 2021
Niels Louwaars – Seed World Columnist

Have we done enough to make environmental protection a legal obligation? This article examines the...

Sustainable Seed Systems, a basis for UNFSS!

September 3, 2021
Niels Louwaars – Seed World Columnist

Sustainable seed systems are essential for food security and nutrition. Learn how UNFSS is working...

When Will Bio-Reaganomics Finally Come To An End?

June 2, 2021
Niels Louwaars – Seed World Columnist

Bio Reaganomics has been a controversial economic policy for decades. This article examines when it...

We are the Guardians of Modern Agriculture!

March 26, 2021
Niels Louwaars – Seed World Columnist

We explore the importance of modern agriculture and the role of farmers in protecting our...

Is COVID-19 a Blessing in Disguise?

December 7, 2020
Niels Louwaars – Seed World Columnist

COVID-19 has changed the world in many ways. This article explores how it has been...

Are We The Bad Guys In The Biodiversity Debate?

September 23, 2020
Niels Louwaars – Seed World Columnist

Humans are the main cause of biodiversity loss, but are we the bad guys? This...

Go or No-Go NGO?

April 21, 2020
Niels Louwaars – Seed World Columnist

NGOs in Europe face difficult decisions in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn how...

Why It Is So Difficult To Communicate Biotechnology?

March 13, 2020
Niels Louwaars – Seed World Columnist

Learn why biotechnology communication is so challenging and how to overcome it. Get tips on...

How Safe Is Plant Breeding Really?

December 4, 2019
Niels Louwaars – Seed World Columnist

Plant breeding is a common practice, but how safe is it? Learn about the risks...

Open Source Seed, A Hoax Or A Wake-Up Call?

October 21, 2019
Niels Louwaars – Seed World Columnist

Open source seed is a revolutionary concept that could revolutionize the way we produce food....