Farmers Who do This One Thing in Fall See Better Crops in Spring
Innovation in seed care isn’t just defense — it’s growth insurance. As harvest winds down and bins fill up, the thoughtful farmer’s mind naturally turns to spring. What worked this […]
Doug Miller Drops the Case for a Farmer-First Seed System
In this rapid-fire Seed World 360 interview, CSGA’s executive director makes the case for change
Transformando Subproductos Cerveceros en Bioestimulantes de Semillas de Próxima Generación
María Gabriela Guevara lidera BrewSelBar, un proyecto financiado por la UE que transforma el bagazo de cerveza en un bioestimulante para semillas enriquecido con selenio. La iniciativa aumenta la tolerancia del cebada al estrés, promueve la agricultura sostenible y permite la producción de cervezas funcionales enriquecidas con selenio.
Turning Brewing By-Products into Next-Gen Seed Biostimulants
María Gabriela Guevara leads BrewSelBar, an EU-funded project turning beer bagasse into a selenium-enriched seed biostimulant. The initiative boosts barley’s stress tolerance, promotes sustainable agriculture, and enables production of functional, selenium-fortified beers.
Report: Cultivation and Chain Development Of Novel Crops in Ukraine
A new report highlights opportunities for Dutch-Ukrainian collaboration in agriculture, focusing on novel crop cultivation and supply chain development. Dutch expertise in precision farming, soil analysis, and post-harvest solutions could help modernize Ukrainian agriculture despite challenges from the ongoing conflict.
Game-changing Biotech for Engineering Pathogen-Resistant Crops
Researchers at Japan’s RIKEN CSRS discovered SCORE, an ancient plant immune receptor that detects cold-shock proteins in bacteria, fungi, and insects. The study reveals potential to engineer crops and trees with enhanced disease resistance using synthetic SCORE receptors.
ASTA Adds Washington Insider to Government Affairs Team
The American Seed Trade Association has hired Brandon Pachman as director of government affairs to strengthen its federal policy advocacy for the seed industry.
The Secret Ingredient on Your Plate? Plant Breeders
It’s not just chefs who make your meal into a magical experience. Seed World 360 takes you inside the world of the Variety Showcase
Scorching Summer Shows Urgent Action is Needed for Potatoes
A UK research project emphasizes the need for climate-resilient potato varieties to protect Britain’s staple crop. Professor Ian Toth of the National Potato Innovation Centre warns that urgent action is required as rising temperatures threaten yields, despite ongoing development of heat- and drought-tolerant potatoes.
All DRII-ed Up: How Plants Bounce Back After Drought
Salk Institute researchers have discovered that plants boost their immune systems after experiencing drought, revealing genetic strategies to develop hardier, more resilient crops. This finding highlights how plants prioritize survival over growth when recovering from water stress.
Concepts for Your Seeds
For more than 40 years, SATEC® has offered you the perfect combination of technique, chemicals and experience to treat your seeds, ensuring their high quality. You get specific and individual […]
AI is Improving Your Competitors’ Seed: Here’s How You Can Catch Up
AI is reshaping work, but many businesses limit it to simple tasks like note-taking and document summaries. Forward-thinking competitors are already using AI for higher-value work—are you keeping up?
You’ve Never Seen Corn Like This Before
Scientists at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory mapped key stem cell regulators in maize and Arabidopsis thaliana, uncovering genes tied to plant growth and productivity. The findings could help breeders develop more resilient and high-yield crops for food, feed, and fuel.
As Parliament Resumes, Canada’s Seed Industry Faces its Defining Test
SeCan urges a co-investment model to keep new varieties flowing to farmers across the country. As Parliament resumes today, Canada’s seed industry is at a crossroads. After more than a […]
Cologne Scientist Receives ERC Grant to Develop Disease-Resistant Cereals
The European Research Council (ERC) awarded Starting Grants to three University of Cologne researchers—Dr. Sabina Hillebrandt, Dr. Isabel Saur, and Prof. Dr. Johannes Wohlfart—providing up to €1.5 million each over five years to support innovative early-career research in humanities, life sciences, and natural sciences.
Federico Vittorio Pisani Joins Euroseeds as Manager Development Cooperation and Genetic Resources
Federico Vittorio Pisani has joined Euroseeds as Manager of Development Cooperation and Genetic Resources, bringing extensive experience in bridging policy, innovation, and international collaboration.
Farming Strategies to Protect Biodiversity
A meta-analysis shows that protecting biodiversity in agriculture works best when land-sharing and land-sparing strategies are combined. Context-specific, integrated approaches outperform one-size-fits-all methods, balancing food production with conservation
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.