Improved seed is laying the groundwork for Syria's agricultural recovery. Across the country, ICARDA and FAO are restoring national seed systems by strengthening seed production, supporting farmers and advancing climate-resilient crop varieties from research into large-scale multiplication. To help translate research into practice, ICARDA and FAO organized a series of eight field days that brought together more than 240 farmers, researchers, seed technicians and government representatives. Participants observed improved crop varieties throughout the production cycle while learning good agricultural practices for quality seed production, including land preparation, planting techniques, seed rates, varietal purity, disease management and post-harvest handling. As these improved varieties progress from breeder seed to certified seed production, ICARDA and FAO are helping restore a reliable national seed supply system that will enable Syrian farmers to access high-quality seed, strengthen food production and support the country's long-term agricultural recovery.