ISTA Workshop on Seed Sampling and Quality Assurance in Seed Sampling
The ISTA Bulking and Sampling Committee and the Center for Quality Assesment of Agricultural Products of the Republic of Uzbekistan are looking forward to hosting you at the ISTA Workshop on Seed Sampling and Quality Assurance in Seed Sampling, to be held at Taşkent, Uzbekistan from 2-5 November 2026.
The workshop will include lectures, practical and group work.
| Date | 02.11.2026 - 05.11.2026 |
| Location | Taşkent |
| Country | Republic of Uzbekistan |
Information
Aim of the workshop
The aim of the workshop is to provide an overview of seed sampling and aspects of quality assurance in relation to seed sampling for a range of species.
The workshop will provide a forum to discuss seed sampling in general as well as the opportunity to have specific questions relating to seed sampling methodologies discussed.
The workshop will focus on practical exercises, providing an opportunity to use different sampling equipment, and will include practicals for the evaluation and examination of seed samplers.
Workshop content
Main topics will be manual and automatic seed sampling, sample dividing, quality assurance in seed sampling and monitoring of seed samplers. The workshop will also cover marking, labelling, and sealing of seed lots and samples.
We will discuss the ISTA Rules and use the ISTA Handbook on Seed Sampling during the workshop, as well as the ISTA Accreditation Standard in connection to seed sampling.
Please take note that the ISTA Handbook on Seed Sampling, 3rd Edition 2022, Version 3 will be the version that will be used during the Workshop.
Language of the Workshop is English
| Workshop Organisers |
International Seed Testing Association
Center for Quality Assessment of Agricultural Products Uzbekistan Taşkent Bölgesi, Kibray İlçesi Bobur Caddesi Binaa:1 Taşkent/Özbekistan Cumhuriyeti
Bülent ÖZTÜRK E-Mail: bulent.ozturk@tarimorman.gov.tr, buliozturk@gmail.com |
| Lecturers |
Eddie Goldschagg, Vice-Chair of the ISTA Bulking & Sampling Committee Bülent ÖZTÜRK: Member of the ISTA Bulking & Sampling Committee Gerry Hall, Member of the ISTA Bulking & Sampling Committee Sigyn Valgrind, Member of the ISTA Bulking & Sampling Committee |
| Workshop Location |
Center for Quality Assessment of Agricultural Products Uzbekistan Taşkent Bölgesi, Kibray İlçesi Bobur Caddesi Binaa:1 Taşkent/Özbekistan Cumhuriyeti |
| Participation fee |
ISTA Members: 900 EUR |
The participation fee includes all literature and supporting material for the workshop, lunches and coffee breaks, excursion, workshop dinner and transfer between the workshop venue and hotels (except airport transfer). It does not include accommodation or meals other than those specified.
The number of participants is a minimum of 25 and restricted to a maximum of 30 participants.
Registration deadline is 10 August 2026
Please note:
For cancellations made before 10 August 2026 registration fees are refundable minus a 50 EUR administration fee.
For cancellations made after 10 August 2026 registration fees are non-refundable.
Accomodation recommendation
Hotel Al Anvar Halal By HotelPro Group
Location: Yusuf Khos Khojiba Str. 65 Yakkasaroy District Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Contact number: +99 899 512 06 60
Guests may book directly with the hotel and will be responsible for payment of their own room, taxes and incidentals.
Travel & Visa Information
You may need a VISA and a Letter of Invitation for entry into Republic of Uzbekistan. For more information, please consult the Embassy of Republic of Uzbekistan in your country.
If you require an invitation letter, please contact:
Andreea-Nicoleta Pinar
Email: andreea.pinar@ista.ch
The invitation letter will be issued by ISTA Secretariat only after payment of the registration fee.
Participants eligible to apply for support to attend this workshop under the Young@ISTA programme should view the funding criteria and download the application form here: Young@ISTA - International Seed Testing Association
Applications for funding close on 10 July 2026