Women Breaking New Ground and Building Inclusivity in the Seed Industry
Realizing the industry’s need for more diversity in leadership Jason Sparks, Syngenta’s global head of communications for vegetables and flowers, recently celebrated International Women’s Day for Women and Girls in […]
20 Most Influential Women in the EU Seed Sector in 2023
Dear readers of Seed World Europe, At Seed World Europe we are very passionate about placing the EU plant breeding and seed sector in the spotlight. An ever-growing part of the success of […]
Take Part in CFIA’s Winter SRM Survey and Help Create the Seed System of the Future
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency recently launched its 2024 Seed Regulatory Modernization (SRM) winter consultation and survey. The first consultation last year covered the work done by the initial three […]
Loralee Orr Named Corteva Canada’s Commercial Business Leader
Corteva Agriscience announced the appointment of Loralee Orr as Canada commercial leader, succeeding Jeremy Dirks, who is transitioning to vice-president of Corteva’s global corn portfolio. Orr will remain based in Corteva’s […]
Breaking the Yield Ceiling is Just One Goal of our Team at LCRC
Growing up in a small farming village in the Philippines surrounded by mountains, agriculture was deeply ingrained in my upbringing. As I progressed through college at the University of the […]
Rising to the Challenge: Gurcharn Singh Brar is Breeding Wheat Tailored to the North
In the world of wheat breeding, not everyone possesses the blend of passion, expertise, and perseverance that comes naturally to Gurcharn Singh Brar. Hailing from India’s Punjab state, the 33-year-old’s […]
Warning: Exciting News Ahead!
Welcome to our new and improved website! As you know, over the last few months, we’ve brought all our publications under the Seed World banner, and the exciting news is […]
CGIAR Delivers $47B per Year Benefit
Crop technologies developed thanks to partnership with CGIAR centers worldwide have been adopted into 546 million acres, according to a report in World Development scheduled for publication in April 2024. CGIAR is […]
Poland the Largest Producer of Pumpkins in the EU
The increase in the cultivation area of pumpkins in Poland from 1.1 thousand hectares to 8.9 thousand hectares between 2014 and 2022, as reported by Eurostat data, represents a substantial […]
An Evolutionary Mystery 125 Million Years in the Making
Plant genomics has made significant strides since Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) assisted in sequencing the initial plant genome. News from CSHL states that despite advancements, achieving the ideal crop remains somewhat unpredictable. […]
Seed World Group Welcomes New LATAM Associate Editor
Look at us grow again! Seed World Group is delighted to introduce Elena Mansur O’Dowd, our new (but not new to the seed industry) associate editor in Chile. As Associate […]
2023: An Activist Annus Horribilis
2023 was a horrible year for the European environmental activist community. On pesticides, their StopGlyphosate campaign failed to resonate with regulators as the European Commission reauthorised the herbicide for another […]
WATCH NOW: Understanding the Economic Forces of 2024 can Help Retailers Weather the Storm
Over the past three years, the global economic landscape has been marked by unprecedented levels of disruption. When it comes to risk mitigation strategies, it’s crucial to understand the scale […]
Lower Export Volume and Higher Prices Lead to Limited Agricultural Export Growth
In 2023, Dutch exports of agricultural goods, including both primary unprocessed goods and secondary processed goods, reached an estimated 123.8 billion euros, reflecting a modest growth rate of 1.6% compared to 2022, according to a press release from Wageningen University and Research. Dutch agricultural imports experienced a decline of 3.3% in 2023, totaling 83.9 billion euros.
ASTA Predicts 10.5M new Cover Crop Acres from USDA’s Partnerships for Climate Smart-Commodities
Acreage prediction likely very conservative, says ASTA, since not all projects reported. The American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) calculates that the USDA’s Partnerships for Climate Smart-Commodities projects will result in […]
U.S. Farm Output Has Tripled Since 1948
USDA ERS report outlines impressive gains in U.S. agricultural productivity, mostly made possible thanks to improving crop genetics and other farm tech. The U.S. total farm output has nearly tripled […]
Disease Survey: Meeting the Challenges in Sports Field Management
In the realm of sports field management, safeguarding turfgrass against diseases has emerged as a paramount concern, driven by shifting climate patterns and evolving pesticide regulations. The need to make […]
Is an Open Strategic Autonomy the Right Way to go for Europe?
With the European Parliament elections ad portas, the European Commission is trying to end, as peacefully as possible, the current mandate and does not want to propose new legislative initiatives included […]
Sheri Strydhorst Says There’s Change Ahead for PGDC
As she wraps up her stint as chair of the Prairie Grain Development Committee, the owner of Sheri’s Ag Consulting says regulatory and technological changes are converging to create another […]
Dive into the World of Seed with Seed World Canada’s New Website!
Seed sector enthusiasts, rejoice! The digital soil has been tilled, the pixels have sprouted, and the Seed World Canada website is now in full bloom! Here’s why you should be […]
At PGDC This Week, all Eyes were on NBTs
In a brave new world dominated by technology, time-honoured breeding techniques are what still drive plant science — and the Prairie Grain Development Committee — forward. The 2024 meeting of […]
WATCH NOW: Why a First-of-its-Kind Barley Research Program is a Big Deal
Big things are happening in barley research. In an interview this week with Gina Feist, executive director of the Brewing and Malt Barley Research Institute (BMBRI), she shared insights into […]
Increasing Soil Salinity: New Discovery May Help Make Crops More Resilient
Salinization leads to crop failures worldwide, resulting in plant death or stunted growth, according to research from Wageningen and Research. Scientists from Wageningen University & Research (WUR) have identified a local […]
Svalbard Seed Vault Welcomes Baobab, Hairy Eggplant and African Rice
The Svalbard Global Seed Vault will open its doors for the first time this year to welcome 23 depositors, half from Africa, according to a press release. For the first time, […]
Cindy Rouet is Ensuring a Healthy Future for Ontario’s Fox Seeds
Cindy Rouet’s journey into the world of plant breeding began with a spark of curiosity. After high school in her birth country of France, she embarked on a path to […]
Unlikely ally may allow reduced pesticides in aphid control
Penn State researchers look to ladybugs’ predatory scent to safeguard crops Aphids feed on the sap of plants, including those grown for seed production. Heavy infestations can weaken plants, reduce […]
For Canada to Get Out of its Innovation Slump, Public-Private Partnerships are Needed
PHOTO: Stuart Smyth of the University of Saskatchewan speaks at this week’s Canadian Barley Symposium. At this week’s 2024 Barley Symposium in Saskatoon, an expert on agricultural innovation said the […]
Seed World U.S. celebrates the NEW Seed World
New website delivers what today’s seed industry needs Seed World has a trusted global reputation within the seed industry, and a name that’s synonymous with seed information, seed leadership and […]
Companion Plants Reduce Cabbage Stem Flea Beetle Damage on Oilseed Rape
Presence of cereal volunteers in oilseed rape (OSR) fields and direct drilling could lead to a marked reduction in damage caused by cabbage stem flea beetle (CSFB), according to a […]
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Corn in 2024: Resistance is Not Futile
New seed-applied technologies are ensuring your corn grower customers are protected from threats like Pythium, Fusarium, and Rhizoctonia species. Corn is one of the most important crops in the United […]
Seed School was a Reminder of What Makes our Industry Tick
PHOTO: Attendees of Seed School take a tour of 20/20 Seed Labs in Winnipeg. Helping organize the first Seeds Canada Seed School held in partnership last month with Cereals Canada […]
Canada Opens an Indo-Pacific Trade Office as it Seizes a “Generational Opportunity”
Canada’s commitment to fostering stronger ties in the Indo-Pacific region took a significant step forward this week with the inauguration of the Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office (IPAAO) in Manila, […]
Latvia First EU Country to Ban Grain Imports From Russia, Belarus
According to the Latvia news site eng.lsm.lv on Feb. 22, the Saeima (Latvian parliament) “accepted in two readings the ban on imports of agricultural products from Russia and Belarus into Latvia until at least […]
First Swiss Field Trial with CRISPR/Cas9-Modified Barley
Agroscope has been granted approval by the Federal Office for the Environment for a field trial with spring barley, according to a press release. The trial, set to launch in spring […]
Germains Seed Technology Names Paul Van Den Wijngaard European Head of R&D
Germains Seed Technology, a player in seed technology and an ABF (Associated British Foods plc) company, announced the appointment of Paul van den Wijngaard as the European Head of Research […]