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From Motion to Momentum: Where Strategy Begins

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The Overlooked Role of Seed Processors in Crop Success

Garry Hamilton of Nexeed
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Keeping Seed Cleaning Plants Moving: 13 Years in Parts & Service

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Strengthening Canada’s Variety Development Pipeline Through Private-Sector Innovation 

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Inside J.S. Henry & Son’s New Seed Plant: Lessons Learned Building a Third-Generation Processing Facility

FEATURE STORY
Shawn Brook, President of Seed World Group, discusses Canadian plant breeding in On The Brink Episode 10.
Where the Conversation Goes Next | On The Brink: Season 2 – Episode 1
Shawn Brook, President and CEO of Seed World Group, reflects on nine episodes of cross-country conversation and what the shift to Season 2 means for Canadian...
THE LATEST
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Why Canada’s Breeding Future Hinges on Value Creation

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John Barlow on the Fight to Save Canada’s Ag Research Facilities

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Reversing AAFC Cuts Could Buy Time — But Canada Still Needs Breeding Reform

Canada

Plant Breeders’ Rights Reform Signals New Era for Canadian Horticulture

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Western Canada Wheat and Barley Breeding Groups Unveil New Vision for Innovation

NEWS
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NAPB 2026 Puts Spotlight on Cotton Breeding and Fiber Quality Advances

Canada

Canadian Parliament Urges Reversal of Agricultural Research Centre Closures

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Who Speaks for Seed in Canada-U.S. Trade? Michael Harvey Takes a Seat

BUSINESS
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Marc’s Take: Canada’s Ag Innovation Problem Isn’t Ideas — It’s Getting Them to Market

Canada

The “Valley of Death” in Canadian Ag Innovation

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Canada’s Plant Breeding Future Hinges on Trust, Not Just Funding Models — Marc’s Take This Week

SUSTAINABILITY
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What Sustainability Really Means for Seed, Farms and Retailers

Canada

Soil Compaction Isn’t the Problem — it’s the Symptom

Canada

Stop Treating Symptoms: Why Farm Management Problems Need Systems-Thinking Solutions

RESEARCH
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: “Consolidation” is a False Efficiency in Crop Breeding

Seed World Editor Marc Zienkiewicz (right) sat down with Canada's Plant Breeders' Rights Commissioner Anthony Parker in Banff recently.
Canada

Marc’s Take: The Quiet Leaders Behind Seed Innovation and Why They Matter More Than Ever

Dean Spaner (right) with students and colleagues Enid Perez-Lara and Hiroshi Kubota.
Canada

“I’m Dean”: The Humble Leadership of Wheat Breeder Dean Spaner Leaves Lasting Mark on Prairie Agriculture

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People Make the Difference: The Team Behind Keating Seed Corp’s Success
Marc Béland, Senior Director of Agriculture at Premier Tech, has been a key contributor to the company since 1996. With a career deeply rooted in biologicals research and development, Marc brings decades of expertise and passion for agricultural innovation to the forefront of his work.
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On-Seed Inoculants: A Conversation with Marc Béland on the Future of Seed Treatment
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Independent Seed, National Impact | On the Brink Episode 9

A national survey of 200 independent seed businesses reveals the sector represents $1.7 billion in infrastructure, 3,000 rural jobs, and...
Greg Stamp, Seed Business Manager at Stamp Seeds, discusses rebuilding Canada's variety marketplace on On the Brink Episode 8
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Finding Canada’s Way: Rebuilding the Variety Marketplace | On the Brink Episode 8

Greg Stamp has spent 20 years farming in Western Canada and his verdict on the current variety marketplace is straightforward:...
Canada

Canada’s Plant Breeding System at a Crossroads, Says Incoming GIFS CEO Jason Reinheimer

In the latest Seed World Podcast, Reinheimer explains why Canada risks falling behind globally, and what must change to protect...
Adam Dyck, Program Manager at Warburtons Canada, featured on On the Brink Episode 7 discussing Canadian plant breeding investment
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What’s at Stake in Every Slice: On the Brink Episode 7

Adam Dyck of Warburton's Canada warns Canada risks losing its plant breeding investment edge — and the international wheat contracts...
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Innovation in Agriculture Depends on Plant Breeders’ Rights, Says UPOV President

Balancing tradition and innovation remains the key challenge in building a sustainable breeding ecosystem, says Anthony Parker...
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Lacombe Closure Puts Spotlight on Canada’s Agricultural Research Workforce

From relocation decisions to talent retention, Lori Oatway of Western Crop Innovations outlines the human side of research system changes....

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Seed Innovation in Canada: The Funding Problem No One Can Ignore

Seeds Canada CEO Dan Wright explains why current models are falling short — and how new approaches like the Variety...
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Plant Pathology, Farmers and 40 Years in Ag: Dr. Kelly Turkington’s Story

As he retires at the end of the month, a leading Canadian plant pathologist shares insights on legacy, mentorship and...

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