20 Sep 2024 --- New plant-breeding breakthroughs to aid the development of enhanced crop seeds are possible in the next two decades, according to an international industry survey commissioned by the International Seed Federation (ISF). However, seed technology at large faces financial and technical challenges, including a need for more investment and effective regulations. The respondents comprise 200 seed experts across seven regions. Some 90% believe that the seed industry will substantially evolve to breed more resilient and productive varieties of key crops in the next 20 years. This development could significantly improve food security as climate change — cited as the greatest challenge to the sector by 45% of the respondents — batters production.