b'1950: FIS Congress, Paris marks the restart of activity in the post-war periodRules and Usages for the Trade in Seeds for A CENTURY1930: First edition of the FISSowing Purposes revised.Rules for International1951: International Plant Arbitration Procedure adopted;Protection Convention FIS Congress in Budapest. (IPPC) adopted.OF GROWTH 1931: First International Rules1955: FIS extends its for Seed Testing adopted by ISTAactivities beyond forage who also established the ISTAand turf to form the Cereal The International SeedCertificates Scheme. Section.Federation marks 100 years of1938: International Association1956: ASSINSEL Congress innovation and opportunity. of Plant Breeders for thein Semmering, AustriaProtection of Plant Varietiesmotion passed calling for a (ASSINSELAssociationdiplomatic conference to THIS YEAR MARKS A monumentalInternationale desconsider the protection of milestone for the International SeedSlectionneurs pour laplant varieties.Federation (ISF) as it celebrates 100Protection des Obtentions years of unparalleled contributions toVgtales) is formed with the1957: First International the global seed sector and to agriculture.aim of establishing an efficientConference for the Founded in 1924, ISF has been at thesystem for the protection of newProtection of Plant forefront of advocating for seed policiesplant varieties. Varieties in Paris.that support sustainable agriculture and ensure food security worldwide. 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950sOver the past century, ISF has evolved from a small group of seed traders to an influential organization encompassing members from more than 70 countries. Its commitment to innova-tion and quality has helped introduce rigorous standards in seed testing and plant breeding, revolutionizing the1940s: Activity in the seed sector industry and enabling farmers to accessslows during World War II.high-quality seeds.The centennial celebrations high- 1945: United Nations Food and light the federations journey through a1924: First International Seed Congress inAgriculture Organisation (FAO) is century of agricultural challenges andLondonFIS (Fdration Internationale duestablished. One of FAOs key achievements. Events include a globalCommerce des Semences) and ISTAobjectives is to defeat hunger.conference featuring pioneers in biotech- (International Seed Testing Association) nology and sustainable farming practices,established.and a commemorative publication detail-ing ISFs impact on agriculture. 1928: FIS Congress in Bolognafirst draftAs ISF looks to the future, it remainsof the Rules for the International Trade in dedicated to embracing cutting-edgeHerbage Seed presented.technologies and fostering international cooperation. By ensuring that the best,1929: FIS Congress in ParisRules for most resilient seed varieties continue toInternational Trade in Herbage Seed come reach farmers around the world, ISF isinto force.planting the seeds for another century of growth and prosperity.22 SEEDWORLD.COM/CANADA SEPTEMBER 2024'