Spend Smarter to Build a Better Business
Do you really know where every dollar of your business is going? A closer look might reveal surprising opportunities to redirect spending for better results. I recently read Double Your […]
How Evan Groover is Exploring Plant Synthetic Biology and Democratizing CRISPR
Plant synthetic biology is reshaping the way we think about engineering plants, offering a fresh perspective on how we can harness plant genomes to create innovative and beneficial solutions for […]
TEA-Supporting Agri-Food Chain Signs Assementi Manifesto with 5 Requests
Representatives of the Italian agri-food supply chain have called on institutions to create an investment program to enhance field experimentation, raise public awareness of the benefits of TEA, and strengthen […]
Le preguntamos: Tres preguntas clave a la gerente de APROSEMP, Dra. Dólia Garcete
Seed World LATAM se reunió con la Dra. Dólia Garcete, gerente de APROSEMP de Paraguay, para obtener una perspectiva sobre tres preguntas críticas sobre el sector de semillas actual. Necesitamos […]
Advancements in Seed Quality Evaluation Using Artificial intelligence and 2D X-Ray Imaging
A recently published study has made significant advancements in the automated detection of internal seed defects using artificial intelligence combined with 2D X-ray imaging. This innovative approach employs advanced deep learning models […]
‘Tomatoes that Work for You’: Transforming Challenges into Advantages
‘Tomatoes that Work for You’ is a new umbrella concept from Hazera encompassing a range of tomato varieties that successfully overcome key production challenges — challenges such as a significant […]
Syngenta Seeds Announces New Distribution Model for NK Soybeans
Syngenta Seeds has unveiled a new distribution model for its NK traited soybeans, aiming to respond more swiftly to market demands. Beginning with the 2026 crop season, NK soybeans will […]
CSGA Gearing Up for Annual Meeting in Victoria
The Canadian Seed Growers’ Association (CSGA) is gearing up for its highly anticipated annual general meeting, set to take place in the picturesque city of Victoria, B.C from July 3-5. […]
How Dave Hansen Became a Pillar of Innovation in the Seed World
By all accounts, Dave Hansen’s career in agriculture wasn’t something he planned for. “Dave’s journey into the industry was serendipitous,” says Rob Graf, retired wheat breeder and science advisor for […]
Smoke, Mirrors, & Market Realities: Errol Anderson Says Don’t Panic Over Tariff Threats
Tariffs have become one of the most debated weapons in the global trade arsenal. But are they as impactful as headlines suggest? According to Errol Anderson, a seasoned market analyst […]
We Asked: Three Key Questions for APROSEMP’s Manager Dr. Dólia Garcete
Seed World LATAM sat down with Dr. Dólia Garcete, manager at Paraguay’s APROSEMP, to get perspective on three critical questions about today’s seed sector. 1. What skills do today’s plant breeders need to succeed? We […]
INVITE: Molecular Markers, Phenotyping and Envirotyping for Variety Testing
The final conference of the INVITE project, held on Dec. 10 in Brussels, brought together experts, policymakers, and stakeholders from across Europe to reflect on the project’s achievements and discuss […]
Informe de la ONU: 74% de América Latina y el Caribe están altamente expuestos a condiciones climáticas extremas
Los cambios en los patrones climáticos y los fenómenos meteorológicos extremos están empeorando la seguridad alimentaria y agravando la malnutrición en América Latina y el Caribe, según el Panorama Regional de […]
UN Report: 74% of Latin America, Caribbean Highly Exposed to Extreme Weather
Changing climate patterns and extreme weather events are worsening food security and aggravating malnutrition across Latin America and the Caribbean, according to the 2024 Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition. The […]
A Tariff on Peanuts You Say?
Slap a tariff on peanuts! That was the decision arrived at by the U.S. Congress in 1921 after hearing testimony about how American peanut farmers were being undercut by imported […]
Higher Yield, Lower Impact: The Future of Soybean Farming Starts Today
Productivity and sustainability are key challenges in modern agriculture. Enter Arevo, a biotechnology company that is breaking new ground with its latest innovation, Arevo Booster for soy. This novel seed […]
One Trench at a Time: How John Conrad Tackled the Western Crop Innovations Transition
As one of the key figures guiding the transition of Western Crop Innovations (WCI) through its recent transition phase, Conrad has been deeply involved in shaping this next phase as […]
Farmer Optimism on the Rise
U.S. farmers entered 2025 with a renewed sense of optimism, as the January Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose five points from the previous month, reaching a reading of 141.
This uptick was driven by a 9-point gain in the Current Conditions Index and a 3-point increase in the Future Expectations Index.
Fighting Hunger and Poverty Through Quality Seed Access
Imagine a world where a single seed can transform lives, providing nourishment, economic stability and hope for the future. In this video, we learn more about Seed Programs International and […]
60 Years of LG: A Farmer’s Brand Growing with Farmers
I have just joined Limagrain Field Seeds, and in my first weeks as Global Brand Lead, one thing has become overwhelmingly clear — LG is not just another agricultural brand. […]
Scientists Predict What Will Be Top of the Crops in UK by 2080 Due to Climate Change
Future conditions will favor the growth of chickpeas and oranges, while some key crops may become more difficult to cultivate in agricultural heartlands. While climate change is expected to present […]
Strengthen Farmers’ Influence in Supply Chains, Reduce Administrative Burden in CAP
On Jan. 27, during the European Union’s Agriculture and Fisheries Council meeting in Brussels, ministers from Member States discussed how to strengthen farmers’ influence in the food supply chain and […]
Here’s Why Stewardship is So Much More Than a Buzzword
Sustainability and stewardship are critically important to the future of the seed sector and, more broadly, globally agriculture. However, they’ve been used so much, by so many, and to describe […]
Tarriffs, Trade Wars and Farm Bill Dominate ASTA Policy Update
Hosted by ASTA director of public affairs Payton Englert, speakers addressed ongoing tariff developments, the status of the Farm Bill, and legislative efforts at the state level that could impact seed businesses.
The Future of Gardening: Trends Shaping Consumer Demand for Seeds
A gardening boom that took root during the pandemic is still growing strong, and seed companies have an opportunity to shape what’s next. Gen Z and Millennials, the primary drivers of the movement, are investing more in home gardening and landscaping, creating demand for both ornamental and edible seeds.
Innovación Agrícola Precolombina Descubierta En Bolivia
Una sociedad precolombina en la Amazonia desarrolló un sistema avanzado de ingeniería agrícola que permitió la producción de maíz durante todo el año, según un descubrimiento innovador realizado por un […]
Pre-Columbian Agricultural Innovation Uncovered in Bolivia
A pre-Columbian society in the Amazon developed an advanced agricultural engineering system that enabled year-round maize production, according to a groundbreaking discovery by an international research team, including scholars from […]
Intellectual Property Protection for Plants Drives the Next Wave of Horticulture Innovation
Beauty and law intersect to safeguard innovation in the seed industry. The history of plant patents began in 1931 with a now-iconic plant variety — a climbing rose named New […]
Dutch Farmers Boost Income with Additional On-Farm Services
In 2023, the turnover from multifunctional agriculture in the Netherlands reached approximately 1.68 billion euros, a significant increase compared to previous years. This growth is attributed to the post-corona recovery, […]
DEFRA Secretary Confirms Timetable for Precision Breeding Act
UK Secretary Steve Reed of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) confirmed the timeline for the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act 2023 during the Oxford Farming Conference […]
Breaking Ground in Ag-Tech: Gene Editing
Seed World caught up with Corteva Agriscience’s vice president of Biotechnology, Wendy Srnic, to chat biotech trends, how to build consumer acceptance and what’s on the near-term horizon for new traits.
Walking the Tightrope Between Legacy and Progress
Elyse Lipman knows what it means to walk a tightrope between legacy and progress. As CEO of Lipman Family Farms, North America’s largest open-field tomato grower, she stands at the […]
The 3Rs of Seed-Applied Technologies: ROI, Resilience, Responsibility
As pressures to increase productivity and yields continue, product stewardship has taken on a new level of importance. But it’s not just about following the instructions on the packaging label; […]
Por Qué la Agricultura es la Industria Más Importante Del Mundo
En un artículo anterior, mencioné que hace unos años reuní a mi personal y les pregunté de qué les gustaría presumir dentro de cinco años, y me dijeron que querían […]
Why Agriculture is the World’s Most Important Industry
In a previous article, I mentioned that a few years ago I gathered my staff together and asked them what they would like to boast about five years from now, […]
Plants for the Future Examines 20 Years of European Plant Breeding R&I Investment Trends
Since the mid-1980s, the European Framework Programmes (FPs) have been the main funding tool for Research and Innovation (R&I) in Europe. Each FP reflects strategic goals, with the agrifood sector […]