Registration and Abstract Submission Now Open for the 12th International Herbage Seed Group Conference in Launceston, Tasmania

Please join the IHSG in Launceston, Tasmania this November for the 12th International Herbage Seed Group Conference! The Tasmanian Seed Industry Group Inc. and local arrangements team have been hard at work to develop an excellent program for herbage seed researchers, industry members, and growers from all over the world. The conference will be held from 16 to 19 November, 2025, followed by a post-conference tour from 20 to 22 November, 2025. For all the details, including travel information, visit the Conference Website.

Registration for the conference is now open. Tickets will be available until 1 August, 2025 or until they are sold out. Tickets are available for Conference Delegates, the Post-Conference Tour, and Accompanying Persons. Instructions for how to register and registration rates are available on the Conference Website Registration Page.

Abstract Submission is now open as well. Submit abstracts any time prior to 30 May, 2025. All abstracts will incur a AU$40.00 processing fee. Abstracts should be submitted in English and should focus on pasture/herbage seed production of both temperate and tropical grass and legume species. Abstracts can be submitted for oral or poster presentations. This is an excellent opportunity to present your research to a global audience and all are encouraged to submit! Instructions for how to submit are available on the Conference Website Abstract Submission Page.

We are so excited to gather in Tasmania this November and we hope to see as many of you there as possible. Please spread the word to your networks and consider submitting an abstract today.

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IHSG Newsletter Content Form

Happy 2025 to all our IHSG Members!

As we start the new year, we are gathering content for our Newsletters. The IHSG posts Newsletters two times per year. We would like to encourage more participation by soliciting newsletter content from our membership. If you have an idea for an article in an upcoming newsletter please fill out the form linked below. The newsletter editors will contact you as new editions are developed to include your stories. 

We encourage you to provide us with content highlighting a research program or seed production industry, upcoming events relevant to the herbage seed industry, recent research highlights, and new faces in our herbage seed community. All ideas are welcome. See our previous Newsletter Articles for ideas on typical article topics and length.

To contribute ideas, please fill out this Form. We look forward to sharing updates from all across our international network.

We appreciate your interest in the science and production of herbage seed around the world. Stay tuned for more from the IHSG.

Hannah Rivedal, IHSG Communications Director

Two Newsletters Available Now!

Hello IHSG Membership,

It is a pleasure to be participating in the IHSG as the Communications Director. I want to sincerely thank Dr. Tom Chastain for all his efforts on this website and setting me up for success. I look forward to sharing IHSG updates, newsletters, publications, and more through this platform with all of you.

I also want to thank Dr. Phil Rolston for his tireless work getting newsletter content together. Due to the recent turnover of the website, we have posted Newsletter 57 and Newsletter 58 in quick succession. Both are available and highlight exciting research and seed production programs around the world. Head to our Newsletters Page to find these two Current Newsletters, all our Past Newsletters, and contact information for our Newsletter Editors. Going forward, you can expect two Newsletters per year along with a Post like this, notifying you of the new content.

If you have a story you want to share in a future newsletter, please reach out to Dr. Rolston directly at phil.rolston@outlook.com or email the IHSG email at internationalherbageseedgroup@gmail.com. We encourage you to highlight new members of our community or research efforts happening in your country.

While you are visiting the website, be sure to check out the 12th International Herbage Seed Group Conference Webpage. You might also be interested in reviewing the 11th International Herbage Seed Group Conference Proceedings too.

We appreciate your interest in the science and production of herbage seed around the world. Stay tuned for more from the IHSG.

Hannah Rivedal, IHSG Communications Director

Please email me with questions or comments at internationalherbageseedgroup@gmail.com.