European Parliament Moves Towards Full Legalisation of All Hemp Plant Parts
The European Parliament’s COMAGRI committee voted to define hemp to include flowers, supporting the EU’s first “whole-plant” approach for production and marketing. This move, backed by the European Industrial Hemp Association, advances sustainable hemp farming within EU regulations.
Smarter Robots, Stronger Crops: A Breakthrough in High-Throughput Phenotyping
A new phenotyping robot is transforming plant science with its adjustable wheel track, precision sensor gimbal, and advanced multi-sensor fusion. It allows faster, more accurate measurement of plant traits, supporting breakthroughs in crop improvement and sustainable agriculture.
Tools for Smarter Breeding – Making Genomic Selection Practical
Breeding decisions are becoming smarter, faster, and more data-driven. In our Tools for Smarter Breeding – Making Genomic Selection Practical webinar, three leading experts — Dr. Diego Jarquin, Dr. Caio Canella Vieira, and Dr. Enid Pérez-Lara — showed how genomic selection is making that transformation possible.
Seed World 360 Redefines How Your Stories Are Shared — Check it Out Now
Launching today, Seed World 360 brings you closer than ever to the ideas and people driving our sector forward
To Eat or To Breathe; That is the Question
New research uncovers the molecular messengers that control stomatal opening in plants — a breakthrough that could lead to more drought-resilient crops and smarter seed trait development.
Los Cultivos de Frijol Pequeño Predominan en Brasil, Pero las Grandes Plantaciones Producen la Mayor Parte
En Brasil, la mayoría de los productores de frijol cultivan áreas menores a cinco hectáreas, lo que representa aproximadamente el 97% de las unidades productoras de granos en 533.500 propiedades rurales. Sin embargo, la mayor parte de la producción proviene de grandes plantaciones, una pequeña fracción del total de fincas, según una investigación de Embrapa Arroz e Feijão (GO).
Small Bean Crops Dominate in Brazil, but Large Plantations Produce Most
In Brazil, most bean producers cultivate areas smaller than five hectares — making up about 97% of grain-producing units across 533.5 thousand rural properties. However, the majority of production comes from large plantations, a small fraction of total farms, according to research by Embrapa Arroz e Feijão (GO).
New Study Charts Path for Low-Emission Corn Farming Across the Globe
An international team led by the Institute of Atmospheric Physics at the Chinese Academy of Sciences has identified sustainable farming practices for maize (corn) that maintain high yields while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The study offers strategies to lower environmental impact and promote sustainable global agriculture.
Quinoa Research Project Aims to Bring Superfood to German Fields
Rich in protein, vitamins and minerals, quinoa is valued worldwide as a healthy food. Its greatest strength lies in its adaptability: the crop tolerates cold, heat and drought, making it […]
Fescue to the Rescue
Fescue is a versatile grass valued for livestock grazing and increasingly used on professional sports fields, where it’s starting to replace ryegrass. Modern breeding has produced varieties that are durable, drought-tolerant, and resistant to disease—while also improving yield, digestibility, and palatability for livestock systems worldwide.
Genetic Markers – Why Nick Stratford’s Blood Type Might be ‘P’ For Policy
Nicholas Stratford reveals how philosophy, science and strategy shape trust, innovation and the future of sustainable seed leadership.
On the Spot – Doug Says It Straight: What Canada’s Seed System Really Needs
Doug Miller shares CSGA’s Next Generation Seed System to create a faster, fairer and more innovative future for Canadian agriculture.
Rethinking Seed: In Conversation with Brent Collins
Brent Collins on bold action, breeder payments, AI and digital tools as Canada’s seed industry hits a turning point.
Goverstry or Bust
Diego Risso explains why outdated regulations block innovation and how science-based rules can drive the next generation of crop solutions.
Hot Takes: 10 Years to Breed, Five Years to Fund
Pierre Hucl warns chronic underfunding and rigid five-year cycles cripple public wheat breeding and calls for freedom to truly innovate.
Policy, But Make It Interesting: Lauren Comin Rises to the Challenge
Lauren Comin urges bold seed sector reforms and stronger IP protections to give farmers faster, cheaper access to innovation.
Protein Pivot: How Seed Developers are Playing the Game
Pitura Seeds’ PS Boost links Prairie farm productivity with rising global protein demand, showcasing plant-based protein’s staying power.
The Quiet Comeback of Canadian Asparagus: How New Varieties are Revitalizing a Forgotten Crop
Cindy Rouet and Irene Matys reveal the decades of breeding behind asparagus and the push for flavour, nutrition, resilience and future-ready traits.
Get Ready to Meet the Future of Seed Innovation
Meet the winners of the 2025 Seed World Global Innovation Showdown in an exclusive webinar showcasing standout innovations from around the world.
One Voice, One Future: How the Seed Sector Can Shape Ottawa’s Agenda
Industry leaders in a Seed World webinar outline how looming budget cuts and advocacy shifts could reshape public breeding, CFIA and the seed system.
One-Word Answers That Define 60 Years of Chin Ridge Seeds
Kelly Barany and Don Hubble of Chin Ridge Seeds share the words that define their success and how tradition, tech and customer focus deliver quality seed.
Father to Son: The Values Behind Southern Seed
Andrew and Jake of Southern Seed share how tradition and innovation shape their family seed business, from old-school values to QR-code traceability.
Missed World Seed Congress? Here’s What Everyone’s Still Talking About.
Inside the World Seed Congress in Istanbul: 1,800+ professionals, 70+ countries, bold ideas and breakthroughs shaping the future of seed.
Ukraine’s Soil at a Crossroads: Lessons from a Canadian Cover Crop Mission
Kevin Elmy shows how over-tilled, nitrogen-dependent soils weaken crops worldwide and why cover crops and soil health principles offer a way forward.
From Field to Fine Dining: Why Getting Breeders and Chefs Around the Table Makes for Better Varieties
Lane Selman’s Variety Showcase brings chefs into crop breeding, reviving flavour and connecting breeders, farmers and the public to shape future foods.
Beyond the Lab: Why 20/20 Seed Labs is Investing in Field-Level Trials
20/20 Seed Labs delivers the deeper insights and data today’s precision farmers need to make decisions that help farms — and agriculture — thrive.
The Power of Intentional Storytelling
Shawn Brook highlights barriers slowing seed industry progress and applauds efforts to remove them, urging collaboration to open channels for innovation.
Why the Best Builds Don’t Begin with Blueprints
Nexeed shows how real-world experience, planning and collaboration drive better seed processing — and a stronger, thriving seed industry.
Public vs Private Plant Breeding: What’s the Middle Ground?
Jeff Reid rejects the public vs. private breeding divide, arguing middle ground is essential to keep Canadian agriculture competitive.
Check out what SGS is doing now…
SGS is carving out its niche in the seed industry community — and offers lessons on building presence and pride within the sector.
Here’s Why Pure Seed is Big News in Turf Around the World
Pure Seed’s 50th anniversary field day offers a rare inside look at one of the world’s most quietly trailblazing turf and forage seed companies.
Inside the Seed Business: Keating Seed Co.
Inside the Seed Business visits Keating Seed Co. in Russell, Manitoba, where a third-generation farm has built one of Western Canada’s top seed cleaning operations.
Billboard to the World
We asked top leaders in the international seed sector: if you had a billboard to the world, what would it say?
Unlocking Opportunity in Specialty Crops
Greg Stamp of SeedNet shares why niche crops matter and how specialty seed offers diversification, market connections and resilience in volatile times.
Yasmine Ambrogio to Lead Research Policy and Project Coordination at Euroseeds
Yasmine Ambrogio joins Euroseeds as Manager of Research Projects and Policy, bringing expertise in food law, sustainability, and regulatory frameworks. She will help integrate legal insights into seed research, enhance Horizon Europe project engagement, and bridge science with policy, supporting innovation and sustainable solutions in the European seed sector.
One Quiet Fix That Changes the Whole Season
Strong crops don’t come from constant fixes — they come from smart early-season decisions. Uniform stands, clean rows, and resilient plants often trace back to the right seed and seed treatments, reducing sprays, replanting, and mid-season stress. That’s sustainable agronomy and smart business.