INTA Presents a New Variety of Quinoa
The Morrillos INTA quinoa variety, developed by researchers at INTA San Juan, stands out for its versatility in sowing and high yield potential — up to 2,000 kilograms per hectare — surpassing similar varieties.
The #1 Reason Your Story Isn’t Landing (And How to Fix It)
Effective storytelling is about connection, not quotas. Focus on your audience, craft messages that matter, and choose the right channel. When your audience becomes the hero and your intent is clear, your content resonates—turning posts into meaningful engagement instead of noise.
The #1 Reason Your Story Isn’t Landing (And How to Fix It)
Effective storytelling is about connection, not quotas. Focus on your audience, craft messages that matter, and choose the right channel. When your audience becomes the hero and your intent is clear, your content resonates—turning posts into meaningful engagement instead of noise.
The #1 Reason Your Story Isn’t Landing (And How to Fix It)
Effective storytelling is about connection, not quotas. Focus on your audience, craft messages that matter, and choose the right channel. When your audience becomes the hero and your intent is clear, your content resonates—turning posts into meaningful engagement instead of noise.
Seeds of Innovation: How Scotland’s Plant Breeding Shapes the Future
The 2025 Euroseeds Congress in Edinburgh is a timely reminder of Scotland’s rich plant breeding heritage. Few organisations showcase this better than The James Hutton Institute, where researchers in Dundee and Aberdeen advance crops that matter locally and globally—from preserving potato diversity in the Svalbard Seed Vault to developing barley for whisky, oats for healthier diets, and flax for sustainable textiles.
Where Innovation Takes Root: Why Field Validation is the Crucible of Agricultural Progress
It is a moment forever etched in my memory: standing at the edge of a test plot, watching green shoots break through the soil—tiny witnesses to years of laboratory work, […]
Can AI and Soybeans Team Up to End Hunger? Rafael Marmo Thinks So
Soybean breeder Rafael Marmo is chasing a game-changing goal: stability
How Cover Crops Could Change Everything for Ukraine’s Fields
A journey across Ukraine’s fields revealed hidden soil problems — and surprising fixes — to ensure its future as the world’s breadbasket
Corn Growers Push Back on Brazil’s Trade Barriers
U.S. corn growers urge action as Brazil’s ethanol tariffs drive down exports, cut into demand, and raise concerns across the seed industry.
Seed Meets Technology 2025: Innovation and Career Opportunities
From 23 to 25 September 2025, Seed Meets Technology will be held in Seed Valley, the Netherlands. The event provides a forum for developments in seed and coating technology, breeding support, sustainable […]
Why Climate Change is Making Rollercoaster Harvests the New Normal
A new study is shows at a global scale how climate change is affecting yield swings of three of the world’s most important crops
Meet the Pathologist Who Put a Name to the Disease Costing Prairie Growers Millions
How root rot went from an overlooked issue to the biggest challenge in peas and lentils. When yellow fields left Prairie growers stumped, Dr. Syama Chatterton dug deeper and uncovered […]
Branislava Popov to Drive Variety Registration and Seed Marketing at Euroseeds
Seed World Europe spoke with Branislava Popov about her new role at Euroseeds, tackling seed marketing and certification challenges across EU Member States, and what inspired her career in seeds and variety registration.
Tracking the Agroecology Fund
The Agroecology Fund saw a dramatic surge in fundraising in 2024. A year later, it’s worth examining how this activist group has allocated its new funds—and what I found went beyond a simple list of grantees to something far more troubling.
Six Weeks To Go: Get Ready For Euroseeds2025 In Edinburgh!
From 19–22 October, the European seed sector will convene in Edinburgh, Scotland for what promises to be the most impactful Euroseeds Congress yet. With over 1,000 participants already registered, excitement is high.
Shaping the Future of Seed Coatings — Before the Regulations Shape It for You
At Michelman, we’ve earned our reputation by delivering innovative, sustainable solutions — long before “sustainability” became a buzzword.
From Bluegrass to Bermuda; Deep in the Heart of Texas
We’re previewing the September issue of Seed World U.S. and talking about fall transitions.
Keating Seed Corp: Your Best Crop Starts Here
In the pedigreed seed world, quality isn’t cosmetic—it’s fundamental. From breeder plots to farm delivery, every stage must reflect care, consistency, and trust. Certified seed isn’t just cleaned grain. It’s […]
How a Major Setback Inspired a New Beginning
Challenges are part of life—and they’re definitely part of business. The key is finding ways to overcome each hurdle, no matter how high, to set a company up for long-term success.
Algunas Duras Verdades sobre las Patentes de Semillas
Fidel Castro, famoso por fumar puros cubanos, dejó de hacerlo en 1985, en medio de una industria ya al borde del colapso tras un brote de moho azul que destruyó el 95% de la cosecha de 1979-80. Muchos agricultores, acostumbrados al tabaco durante generaciones y con suelos contaminados de nicotina, enfrentaron grandes dificultades para cambiar a otros cultivos, especialmente durante la crisis tras la caída de la Unión Soviética.
Some Hard Truths About Patenting Seeds
Fidel Castro, famous for smoking Cuban cigars, quit in 1985, at a time when the industry was already on the brink of collapse after a blue mold outbreak destroyed 95% of the 1979–80 harvest. Many farmers, who had grown tobacco for generations and had nicotine-contaminated soils, faced major challenges switching to other crops, especially during the crisis following the fall of the Soviet Union.
ANPROS Organiza el Congreso Nacional de Semillas más Grande de la Historia con 700 Asistentes
El 20 de agosto de 2025, ANPROS celebró la mayor edición de su Congreso Nacional de Semillas, un gran éxito que reunió a 700 asistentes, 10 expositores y 25 patrocinadores.
ANPROS Hosts Largest-Ever National Seed Congress with 700 Attendees
On Aug. 20, 2025, ANPROS held the largest edition of its National Seed Congress — a major success that brought together 700 attendees, 10 exhibitors and 25 sponsors.
Celebrando una Leyenda: Dieter K. Mulitze
Mulitze fue el fundador de Agronomix Software, un obtentor visionario, mentor y un ser humano extraordinario.
Growing Knowledge — Advancing Seed Science Through Fall Training
As Director of Graduate Education for Iowa State University’s Seed Technology and Business (STB) program, I’m proud to support our mission of providing world-class education to seed industry professionals worldwide. This fall, we’re offering two in-person learning opportunities that blend expertise, innovation, and hands-on training, continuing a tradition of excellence that has earned our program international recognition.
Cultivos de Cacao Priorizan la Adaptación Climática Mediante la Edición Genética
Mars se asocia con Pairwise para desarrollar cacao más resistente a enfermedades y clima extremo usando edición genética CRISPR.
Cocoa Crops Targeted for Climate Adaptation Through Gene Editing
Mars partners with Pairwise to develop cacao more resistant to diseases and extreme climate using CRISPR gene editing.
Potatoes Bred at The James Hutton Institute Will Help to Battle Major Pest in Kenya
Scientists at the National Potato Innovation Centre (NPIC) have introduced two new potato varieties in Kenya, now listed on the National Variety List. This effort was a collaboration with the University of St Andrews, IITA, CIP, icipe, KEPHIS, and Seeds2B to strengthen potato production and support local farmers.
Power Up Your Canola Crops: Serendipita and the Future of Seed Treatment
In the world of biological seed treatment, innovation is key to staying competitive. With AGTIV IGNITE® and its groundbreaking ingredient Serendipita indica – PTB299, Premier Tech delivers a natural, science-backed solution that enhances yields, improves crop resilience, and simplifies farming practices. Seed treaters now have a powerful tool to offer growers—one that combines ease of use with proven results.
Gene Sequencing Uncovers Differences in Wild and Domesticated Crops
With climate change and more frequent extreme weather, global yields of crops like maize, rice, and soybeans could drop 12–20% by the end of the century. Researchers are exploring ways to boost yields and develop more resilient varieties. A recent study in Life shows that analyzing the genetics of wild crop relatives can reveal domestication changes and guide strategies to enhance crop diversity.
What The Selfish Gene Can Teach the Seed Sector
Over the holidays, I finished re-reading Richard Dawkins’ The Selfish Gene, a book that reshaped our understanding of evolution. Nearly 50 years after its 1976 publication, its insights remain relevant—not just for biology, but also for behaviour, cooperation, and inheritance. Dawkins’ concept of “selfish” genes as replicators, rather than literal selfishness, offers a lens that reveals surprising connections to agriculture, plant breeding, and policy.
What Will Your Fries Look Like in 2050? Scientists Have the Answer
Researchers are reimagining everyday staples to withstand extreme weather while keeping flavour and quality intact.
Scientists Debut a New Foundational Atlas of the Plant Life Cycle
Arabidopsis thaliana, a small flowering weed, has been central to plant biology for 50 years, helping scientists understand growth, hormones, and root development. Researchers at the Salk Institute have now created the first complete genetic atlas of Arabidopsis, mapping gene expression in 400,000 cells across all life stages. This publicly available resource offers new insights into plant development, cell types, and responses to stress and the environment.
Remembering Joseph (Joe) Cortes
Iowa State University’s Seed Science Center is mourning the loss of Joseph (Joe) Cortes, retired Global Seed Program leader, who passed away Friday, August 22, after a long illness. His […]
México Busca 25 Millones de Toneladas de Maíz Blanco
El secretario de Agricultura, Julio Berdegué Sacristán, señaló que el gobierno trabaja con pequeños y medianos productores para alcanzar 25 millones de toneladas de maíz blanco al final del sexenio de la presidenta Sheinbaum. La iniciativa, parte del Plan México, busca garantizar la soberanía alimentaria y el desarrollo a largo plazo.
Mexico Aims for 25 Million Tons of White Corn
Mexico’s Secretary of Agriculture, Julio Berdegué Sacristán, said the government is working with small and medium producers to reach 25 million tons of white maize by the end of President Sheinbaum’s term. The initiative, part of the Mexico Plan, aims to ensure food sovereignty and promote long-term development.