Portugal Joins Global Ag Heritage Sites
Agrosilvopastoral and agroforestry systems in Portugal, Tajikistan, and South Korea have been recognized as Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems, highlighting sustainable, integrated farming practices.
You’ll Never Guess What This Retailer Did With a Pic of His First Barley Variety
When Alberta’s Bob Mastin released his first barley, he never expected it would end up on a calendar — let alone on a stamp.
IPK Researchers Tap Genetic Power of Barley’s Wild Cousin
IPK Leibniz researchers studied barley and its wild relative H. bulbosum, using high-throughput genomics on 263 diverse genotypes to unlock genetic diversity for yield, resilience, and stress tolerance.
Is This the Next Must-Have Variety for High-Input Barley Fields?
TR22669 was supposed to be a malt barley — until it started outyielding the feed competition by up to 30%
What Used to Take Weeks Now Takes Days — Thanks to This Soil Testing Breakthrough
Clubroot and Aphanomyces threaten Western Canadian crops for decades. SGS Canada’s plant pathology and molecular diagnostics team combats these soilborne diseases with fast, precise, and automated solutions.
When Drought Strikes, Switchgrass Chemistry Shifts
Researchers at UW-Madison’s GLBRC are studying drought-stressed switchgrass, where the compound saponin reduces ethanol production, highlighting the need for integrated breeding and biofuel strategies.
The Grass That Could Fly
Switchgrass: This hardy native grass is gaining ground as a biofuel feedstock — here’s why.
10% More Grain, 10% More Forage — WCI Just Upped the Game in Triticale
At Western Crop Innovations, researchers are rewriting the triticale playbook — and the implications go well beyond the farm gate
Cómo una Crisis Global Cambió la Producción de Semillas para Siempre
La pandemia obligó a la industria de semillas en EE. UU. y Chile a innovar en la gestión de contraestación, adoptando tecnologías que ahora se mantienen de manera permanente.
UK Partnership to Boost Climate Smart Agriculture in Africa
Rothamsted, alongside the UK-CGIAR Centre and partners, launched AgVACS to improve climate adaptation in sub-Saharan Africa’s savannah agriculture, combining expertise from the UK, Ghana, and Nigeria.
Farmers Gather for the First WCI Field Day in Lacombe
WCI may be a new name in applied research, but it’s already becoming a key player.
Two Natural Allies are Rewriting the Playbook on Downy Mildew
One’s a seaweed, the other’s a microbe — and together, they’re kicking this disease to the curb.
Tel Aviv University Researchers Record Audible Signs of Plant Stress
Tel Aviv University researchers have recorded high-frequency “clicking” sounds emitted by plants under stress, revealing a form of plant communication inaudible to humans.
Six Feet of Sand, No Playbook
After Hurricane Helene devastated Upper East Tennessee, researchers are creating a recovery guide to help growers restore fields buried under sand and silt, rebuilding one site at a time.
Why the Smartest Professionals Invest in Their Personal Brands
Alison Mathews is showing seed gurus how to ditch the jargon, own your story, and finally get noticed online
Adoption Record: Transgenic Crops Reached 210 Million Hectares in 2024
Global adoption of genetically modified (GM) crops continues to grow, led by the U.S. with 75.4 million hectares and Brazil with 67.9 million. South America saw the highest regional growth, while countries like Vietnam, Uruguay, Spain, and Myanmar posted major percentage increases, driven by expanded planting and greater use of GM varieties.
Lupin, Quinoa, and Forgotten Crops Power Dutch Shift to Sustainable Farming
A new Dutch research project, REAP2SOW, led by Wageningen University & Research and funded with €6.8 million, aims to build a more sustainable food system. Focusing on white lupin, quinoa, and the ‘forgotten vegetable’ aardaker, the initiative promotes crops that boost biodiversity, improve soil health, and support climate-friendly diets—all while reducing reliance on synthetic fertilisers.
Mid-Season Corn Check: Five Tips to Keep Your Yield Potential High
Mid-season is the time to monitor fields and weather closely. While you can’t fix a rough start, you can finish strong—here are five key factors I’m watching to maximize corn yield at harvest.
Kids Understand Inclusion. Adults Often Don’t. But we Can Learn
What if the secret to fixing diversity in the workplace is thinking more like a 10-year-old at recess?
5G-Connected Robotics Revolutionize Precision Crop Farming in Rural Scotland
A new Scottish partnership is advancing 5G-connected robotics to support precision agriculture and improve rural connectivity. Led by top research institutions and tech partners, the project develops robots for crop monitoring, targeted fertilisation, and soil assessment. Powered by portable 5G networks, the systems offer real-time, plant-level data to help farmers boost efficiency, cut input costs, and farm more sustainably.
James Hutton Institute Delivers Over £15 for Every £1 of Government Investment
The James Hutton Institute has been recognized for its economic impact and scientific excellence, with evaluations highlighting the real-world value of its research in sustainable land, crop, and resource management.
Plant Breeders: The Unsung Heroes in the Battle Against Misinformation
At the European UC Davis Plant Breeding Academy in the Netherlands, I highlighted the importance of communication in plant breeding, emphasizing that while breeders drive food security and sustainability, their crucial role often remains underrecognized.
Old School Genius, New School Rules: Corteva’s Klaus Koehler 1.0 Would Be Lost in 2025
He revolutionized corn breeding — now he’s walking away with a lesson no algorithm can teach.
Maizex Seeds is Making a Bold Move into Canola with a 2026 Hybrid Launch
Maizex Seeds has announced the launch of its first canola hybrids under the Maizex brand, starting with the 2026 growing season.
Data Transparency. AI. Digital Tags. The Future of Seed Certification Was Unveiled in Victoria
What do AI, transparency certification, and digital tags have in common? CSGA just connected the dots.
La Personalización Crea Relaciones Significativas
Cuanto mejor conozca una empresa a sus clientes, mayores serán las posibilidades de forjar relaciones más sólidas y significativas que beneficien a ambas partes a largo plazo. La personalización de […]
Customization Creates Meaningful Relationships
Knowing clients deeply helps build stronger, lasting relationships. Genovix launched in 2019 with core features for most plant breeders while offering customization for unique customer needs.
Récord de Adopción: Cultivos Transgénicos Alcanzaron 210 Millones de Hectáreas en 2024
La superficie mundial de cultivos transgénicos sigue en expansión, con Sudamérica liderando el crecimiento (+3,5%), seguida por Norteamérica (+1,1%).
OECD–FAO Outlook: Crop Demand, Trade to Rise Over Next Decade
The OECD–FAO Agricultural Outlook 2025-2034 offers a 10-year forecast for global, regional, and national agriculture and fish markets, covering trends in cereals, oilseeds, sugar, biofuels, cotton, and more.
Food Adulteration Has a Long History
By 1860, the first Food Adulteration Act was passed in Britain, driven by Dr. Arthur Hassal, who revealed widespread food fraud—like chicory in coffee, indigo-colored tea, and iron-boosted meat pies—highlighting the public health risks of adulteration.
Seeds Canada Wants Bold Reform. CFIA Wants Stakeholder Consensus. Can Both Win?
One looks to modernize the rules while the other is pushing to rewrite the playbook
Coffee. Beer. Genetics. This Plant Breeder’s Teaching Style is Anything but Boring
Rex Bernardo is using your favourite drinks to shake up how we teach science — and it might just change the way we think about food.
The Distribution Brand Dilemma: Worth the Risk to Brand Equity or Necessary to Stay Relevant?
Farmers still reminisce about Funk’s G decades later, highlighting its strong brand equity. It raises the question: would the Funk brothers have embraced a distribution brand?
Assosementi, UIPVE Unite to Support Ukraine’s Seed Industry
Assosementi and Ukraine’s UIPVE signed an MoU on July 14 to strengthen cooperation in the seed sector, promoting scientific, technical, and economic ties and supporting Ukraine’s food security.
Superar los Límites del Potencial de los Cultivos
ZeaKal impulsa la productividad agrícola con PhotoSeed™, una innovación que transforma la fotosíntesis en mayores rendimientos, mejor nutrición y sostenibilidad ambiental.
Youth in Agrifood Systems: FAO Report Highlights Challenges and Opportunities for 1.3 Billion Young People
The FAO’s new report, The Status of Youth in Agrifood Systems, underscores the crucial role of the world’s 1.3 billion young people in transforming agriculture. With 85% living in lower-income countries, greater youth inclusion could unlock major economic gains. The report calls for policy and technical support to create jobs, improve food security, and empower youth as key players in tackling global challenges like climate change and an aging farming workforce.