The UPOV #PlantVarietyProtection system encourages the development of #NewPlantVarieties so that #Farmers can provide healthy, nutritious and tasty food for all of us. upov.int

Happening now: the 2026 UPOV Sessions. Delegates from UPOV’s 80 members, together with observers from governments, intergovernmental organizations, non-governmental organizations and stakeholders from across the agricultural value chain are meeting in Geneva from October 19 to 23, 2026 for a week of discussions on the future of plant variety protection. For the program of the week and latest news, go to: upov.int/en #UPOV #UPOVSessions #Agriculture #Innovation #IntellectualProperty Photo: WIPO/Berrod

Who gets access to new varieties, and who benefits when they succeed? Our second panel brings together Shalmali Guttal (UNDROP), Cynthia Motsi and Elna de Bruyn (Agricultural Research Council and Department of Agriculture, South Africa), Charles Russell (Mātai Pacific Iwi Collective, Aotearoa New Zealand) and Lorelei Garagancea (International Seed Federation) for an open conversation on how development and delivery work side by side with protected varieties. 21 October, 14.30 CEST upov.int/en/about-upov/event… #UPOV #BringingInnovationToFarmers #Farmers #Innovation #Agriculture

New raspberry varieties in Chile, new maize and sorghum varieties in the United Republic of Tanzania, new table grapes from Spain and small farms across Brazil and Paraguay: hear how farmers and growers are accessing new protected varieties in this panel session. 21 Oct, 15.10 CEST: upov.int/en/about-upov/event… #UPOV #BringingInnovationToFarmers #Farmers #Innovation #Agriculture

Setting the scene for our Seminar "Bringing Innovation to Farmers: New Varieties, New Opportunities," Chike Mba Deputy Director at the @FAO Martin Ekvad- Director of Legal Affairs at #UPOV and Regine Andersen of the @FniNansen Institute will open the discussions, which will be moderated by Yolanda Huerta, Vice Secretary-General of UPOV. This session will talk through how plant variety protection is one of the policies surrounding access to new protected plant varieties, insights on where PVP fits will be addressed. Join us in Geneva or online on 21 October. Register here: upov.int/en/about-upov/event… #UPOV #BringingInnovationToFarmers #Farmers #Innovation #Agriculture

On Wednesday 21 October, UPOV welcomes farmers, growers, breeders, and policymakers to Geneva for the Seminar “Bringing Innovation to Farmers: New Varieties, New Opportunities.” Mr. Daren Tang, UPOV Secretary-General will open the Seminar with how this conversation brings the lived experiences of beneficiaries in UPOV members to the fore and ensures their voices are heard in the public conversation. Join us in person or online here: upov.int/en/about-upov/event… #UPOV #BringingInnovationToFarmers #Farmers #Innovation #Agriculture

UPCOMING: The UPOV Seminar Bringing Innovation to Farmers: New Varieties, New Opportunities takes place on Wednesday October 21 at 14:30 CEST. Join us live for a conversation that will explore how protected plant varieties reach the people who grow our food, what opportunities they open up, and what questions still need answering. More: upov.int/en/about-upov/event… #UPOV #BringingInnovationToFarmers #Agriculture #Innovation #Farmers

The 2026 UPOV Sessions are just around the corner. UPOV members, observers, and partners will soon gather to discuss key developments in plant variety protection and innovation in agriculture. Don’t miss the special seminar "Bringing Innovation to Farmers: New Varieties, New Opportunities" taking place on Wednesday Oct 21. Register for this event here: upov.int/en/about-upov/event… For more insights visit → upov.int/en #UPOV #Agriculture #UPOVSessions #Innovation #NewPlantVarieties

Applying for plant variety protection in China? Join us online tomorrow 8 October 2026, from 9:00 to 10:30 Geneva time (15:00 to 16:30 in China), for a practical session on submitting applications through UPOV PRISMA. The webinar walks through the application process step by step, together with the administrative requirements of the Chinese Plant Variety Protection Office, and answers your questions on using UPOV PRISMA for filings in China. Reserve your seat: wipo-int.zoom.us/webinar/reg… #PlantVarietyProtection #UPOV #PlantBreeding #China

How can new plant varieties deliver value in farmers’ fields? On Wednesday October 21, UPOV brings together farmers, breeders, policymakers and experts in Geneva for a Seminar on "Bringing Innovation to Farmers: New Varieties, New Opportunities." The conversation will explore how protected plant varieties reach the people who grow our food, what opportunities they open up, and what questions still need answering. Register here to join us in person or online: upov.int/en/about-upov/event… #UPOV #BringingInnovationToFarmers #Farmers #Innovation #Agriculture

Plant variety protection can look abstract on paper. Our case studies page brings together the human stories, videos and published reports that show what the system does in practice, told largely by the breeders, farmers and growers living with the results. Have a look, and let us know which story stays with you. upov.int/en/plant-variety-pr…

What would you most like to know about filing plant variety protection applications in China? Join us next Thursday, 8 October 2026, from 09:00 to 10:30 Geneva time (15:00–16:30 in China) for a webinar exploring the process. The session will cover the application process for new plant varieties, the administrative requirements of the Chinese Plant Variety Protection Office, and practical guidance on using the international filing tool: UPOV PRISMA to file applications in China. Register here: wipo-int.zoom.us/webinar/reg… #UPOV #PlantVarietyProtection #China #NewPlantVarieties #Agriculture #Innovation

In Da Lat, Viet Nam, farmer-breeders like Kim Oanh are leading in sustainable floriculture. See for yourself 👇: upov.int/about/en/benefits_u… #UPOV #Vietnam #Agriculture

Applying for plant variety protection in China? Join us online on 8 October 2026, from 9:00 to 10:30 Geneva time (15:00 to 16:30 in China), for a practical session on submitting applications through UPOV PRISMA. The webinar walks through the application process step by step, together with the administrative requirements of the Chinese Plant Variety Protection Office, and answers your questions on using UPOV PRISMA for filings in China. Reserve your seat: wipo-int.zoom.us/webinar/reg… #PlantVarietyProtection #UPOV #PlantBreeding #China

Did you know #UPOV offers digital tools to support plant variety protection at every step? Whether you’re a breeder looking to file an application, searching for information on existing plant varieties, or a PVP Office managing applications and exchanging plant variety reports, UPOV services are designed to make the process more connected, efficient and accessible. upov.int/en/file-and-manage 🔎 Search. 📝 Apply. 🤝 Exchange. 💻 Manage. upov.int/en/file-and-manage

Plant examination is increasingly a data exercise as well as a field exercise. Three recordings on our Examination Guidance page look at the tools involved: image analysis in plant variety examination, selecting similar varieties with electronic tools, and the use of molecular markers alongside the work of the Working Group on Biochemical and Molecular Techniques. Watch: upov.int/en/find-and-explore… #UPOV #NewPlantVarieties #Agriculture #Innovation #PlantBreeding

Plant variety protection can look abstract on paper. Our case studies page brings together the human stories, videos and published reports that show what the system does in practice, told largely by the breeders, farmers and growers living with the results. Have a look, and let us know which story stays with you. upov.int/en/plant-variety-pr…

Applying for plant variety protection in China? Join us online on 8 October 2026, from 9:00 to 10:30 Geneva time (15:00 to 16:30 in China), for a practical session on submitting applications through UPOV PRISMA. The webinar walks through the application process step by step, together with the administrative requirements of the Chinese Plant Variety Protection Office, and answers your questions on using UPOV PRISMA for filings in China. Reserve your seat: wipo-int.zoom.us/webinar/reg… #PlantVarietyProtection #UPOV #PlantBreeding #China

Could better varieties change a community's economic prospects? In rural Shaanxi Province, China, two newly bred and protected varieties have helped lift more than 60 households past an income threshold they had never previously reached, while building a trading center that now serves over 500 growers nationwide. Read the full story: upov.int/en/w/stories/2026/p… #UPOV #China #NewPlantVarieties #Agriculture #Innovation #Plants

Did you know #UPOV offers digital tools to support plant variety protection at every step? Whether you’re a breeder looking to file an application, searching for information on existing plant varieties, or a PVP Office managing applications and exchanging plant variety reports, UPOV services are designed to make the process more connected, efficient and accessible. upov.int/en/file-and-manage 🔎 Search. 📝 Apply. 🤝 Exchange. 💻 Manage. upov.int/en/file-and-manage

How does #UPOV guidance give authorities the clarity they need to examine new plant varieties in a technically sound and harmonized way? That question shaped the fifty-seventh session of UPOV's Technical Working Party for Fruit Crops (TWF/57), held in Leipzig, Germany, and hosted by the #Bundessortenamt. Over 120 delegates from UPOV members and observer organisations discussed the standard wording on the duration of plant variety testing, ensuring Test Guidelines remain workable in practice while respecting the requirements of each situation. Discussions also covered revision of the scope of work for five Citrus groups, and progress on draft Test Guidelines for argan, passion fruit, hazelnut, Japanese pear, and other fruit crops. Learn more: upov.int/en/w/news/2026/frui…