All in the Family
One of the biggest defining features of many independent seed companies is their complex, beautiful, sometimes challenging intersection of business and family. Jeffrey Renk’s great-grandfather, grandfather and granduncle started selling […]
Need Convincing on the Value of Seed Applied Technologies? Read On…
I vividly remember driving along with my dad early in the spring when I was a boy when he suddenly slammed on the brakes because he could see the very […]
Meet Canada’s Most Curious Soybean Breeder
Syngenta Canada’s David Lee is a maverick in the soybean breeding realm, challenging the conventional beliefs about what the crop is capable of. It’s why he’s the recipient of the […]
Oil Down, Gas Prices Up: Could There be Impacts on the Alberta Seed Sector?
Alberta is one of the major producers and exporters of seed in Canada. However, the seed industry could face a challenge from the gas tax, which has returned at nine […]
Hope for a Safe Future for our Seed Industry Friends
The whole team at Seed World U.S. wishes you and yours the happiest of holidays. To celebrate the season, we’re bringing you the 12 Days of Christmas, Seed World style: 12 […]
From Our Desk: Vegetable and Flower Seed Vital to Food and Well-being
It’s been a whirlwind since I began as Seed World U.S. editor just three months ago. The one thing that stands out the most to me is the word “relationships.” I’ve […]
Strength in Partnerships
The whole team at Seed World U.S. wishes you and yours the happiest of holidays. To celebrate the season, we’re bringing you the 12 Days of Christmas, Seed World style: 12 […]
Corné van Beers Appointed New Director of Breeders Trust
Corné van Beers was appointed as General Director of Breeders Trust Ltd company located in Brussels, as of 1 January 2024. Corné succeeds Geert Staring, who has reached his retirement […]
In 2023, Canada Made a Huge Decision Regarding Gene Editing
The Canadian seed sector celebrated May 3 as an historic day for Canadian agriculture, after the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued its updated guidance concerning the use of new […]
A Sneak Peek Inside Indoor Farming
The whole team at Seed World U.S. wishes you and yours the happiest of holidays. To celebrate the season, we’re bringing you the 12 Days of Christmas, Seed World style: 12 […]
Canada Needs its Variety Registration System, and Other Findings of the SRM Pre-Consultation Survey
Respondents said they like our variety registration system but want a cautious approach toward Incorporation by Reference. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has released its much-anticipated “What We Heard” report, […]
A Primer on How to Protect from Fake News
The whole team at Seed World U.S. wishes you and yours the happiest of holidays. To celebrate the season, we’re bringing you the 12 Days of Christmas, Seed World style: 12 […]
Will CSGA Allow More People to Join Other Than Just Seed Growers?
The Canadian Seed Growers’ Association sparked a big conversation in 2023: exploring expanded membership in an effort to build a what it calls a more inclusive certification system. They say […]
Strategy: Public-Private Collaboration
The whole team at Seed World U.S. wishes you and yours the happiest of holidays. To celebrate the season, we’re bringing you the 12 Days of Christmas, Seed World style: 12 […]
From Eradication to Mitigation
Learn how Europe is transitioning from eradication to mitigation strategies for controlling the spread of infectious diseases. Understand the implications of this shift and the challenges it presents.
Ground Broken on New Plant Research Facility at NC State University
Groundbreaking begins on new research facility at NC State University, offering students and faculty access to cutting-edge technology and resources.
New Network of UK Post-harvest Research Facilities Established
UK researchers have established a new network of post-harvest research facilities to improve food safety and quality. Learn more about this initiative.
If the Future Could Whisper, What Would It Say? CRISPR!
Explore the potential of CRISPR technology and its implications for the future with this thought-provoking article. Learn how this revolutionary technology could shape our world.
Cracking the Tombstone – Did Common Sense Prevail?
Did common sense prevail when cracking the Tombstone? Read this article to find out the answer and learn more about the history of the Tombstone and the events that led to its cracking.
Crystal Crop Protection Limited and KeyGene Sign MoU for Tech Partnership
Crystal Crop Protection and KeyGene partner to develop innovative agri-tech solutions. MOU signed to create sustainable, efficient farming solutions.
Pyka and Dole Announce Successful Trial Phase of Autonomous Spray Aircraft
Pyka and Dole announce successful trial phase of autonomous spray aircraft. Autonomous aircraft technology is revolutionizing the agricultural industry.
EU and UK Reach Agreement on Horizon Europe
EU and UK reach agreement on Horizon Europe: UK to participate in €95bn research and innovation programme. 105 characters: UK to join €95bn Horizon Europe research & innovation programme, EU & UK reach agreement.
Chemicals From Maize Roots Influence Wheat Yield
Maize root chemicals can increase wheat yields by up to 20%. Learn how this natural process can help farmers increase their crop yields.
Strengthening the global protein transition: the Netherlands launches innovation mission to Canada and the United States
The Netherlands launches an innovation mission to Canada and the US to strengthen the global protein transition. Learn more about this mission and its goals.
The Illegal World of Seed Sales
Discover the underground world of illegal seed sales and the risks associated with buying and selling them. Learn how to protect yourself and your business.
The Best of Canada’s Plant Breeding Community Get Recognized
Once again in 2023, the Canadian Plant Breeding Innovation (CPBI) Awards program recognized the best of the best of our plant breeding community. It was a big year for the […]
A Hot Cup of Coffee… Thanks to Cooperation
The whole team at Seed World U.S. wishes you and yours the happiest of holidays. To celebrate the season, we’re bringing you the 12 Days of Christmas, Seed World style: 12 […]
Attack on Israel Touches the Canadian Genomics Space
NRGene, which operates a satellite office in Saskatchewan, has 40 employees based in Ness Ziona near Tel Aviv. Hamas’ surprise attack on Israel in October is having reverberations for those […]
Confidence in the Next Generation!
The whole team at Seed World U.S. wishes you and yours the happiest of holidays. To celebrate the season, we’re bringing you the 12 Days of Christmas, Seed World style: 12 […]
The Big Reveal is Here!
Seed World Europe wishes you happy holidays. And while you’re having a great time with your families and friends over the holidays, there may be moments you’d like to take […]
Canada Has Seen Big Benefits From UPOV ’91
In 2023, the results of a study on how Canada’s intellectual property arena has fared since joining UPOV ’91 showed there have indeed been big benefits. The economic analysis shows […]
A Reminder of the Global Seed Industry’s Incredible Foundation
The whole team at Seed World U.S. wishes you and yours the happiest of holidays. To celebrate the season, we’re bringing you the 12 Days of Christmas, Seed World style: 12 […]
20 Most Inspiring Gen Z Employees In The EU Seed Sector In 2022
Seed World Europe wishes you happy holidays. And while you’re having a great time with your families and friends over the holidays, there may be moments you’d like to take […]
Why Would Consumers Care About Certified Seed? Our Industry Begins a Discussion
Consumers care a lot about various things when it comes to their food. Non-GMO. Low-sodium. High fibre. No preservatives. The list goes on. But when it comes to certified seed, […]
(A Recap of) the Big Reveal
The whole team at Seed World U.S. wishes you and yours the happiest of holidays. To celebrate the season, we’re bringing you the 12 Days of Christmas, Seed World style: 12 […]
The Seed Media Landscape Shifted in 2023
This was a big year for Seed World Group, when it rebranded its seed publications. The magazine formerly known as Germination became Seed World Canada when the company announced a […]