Seeds of Tomorrow - A CPVO Podcast CPVO (Community Plant Variety Office)

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.

Welcome back to "Seeds of Tomorrow," where we explore the intricate world of plant variety protection in Europe.



In our second episode, we're excited to welcome Jean Maison, Head of the Plant Variety Experts Unit at the Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO).



Learn about the detailed processes behind evaluating and approving new plant varieties, as Jean shares insights into the challenges and successes faced by his team.



Discover how the CPVO's rigorous standards contribute to agricultural innovation and safeguard the intellectual property of breeders across Europe.



Join us to understand how these efforts impact not just the agricultural landscape but also the future of sustainability in the region.

Join us on a captivating journey into the heart of plant variety protection in Europe with our podcast, "Seeds of Tomorrow" .

In our debut episode, we're thrilled to have the President of the Community Plant Variety Office, Francesco Mattina. This series kicks off with an insider look at the CPVO's crucial role in fostering agricultural development and protecting the intellectual property of new plant varieties.

Get ready to dive deep into the mechanisms, challenges, and successes of the CPVO and discover how their work impacts everything from your dinner table to the future of European agriculture.



Music credits: Jazzcopo, a Lombardi & Amoruso production