Benchmarking Report Suggests to Some That We’re Not as Competitive as we Think
Seed innovation is sustainability in action. That was the central theme of Seeds Canada’s 2023 annual meeting in St. John’s, Nfld. in July. Seeds Canada once again showed it has […]
The Malt Barley Race Intensifies
The way in which the Canadian Malting Barley Technical Centre (CMBTC) classifies demand for barley varieties recently changed in 2023, prompting fears of declining demand for AAC Synergy, according to […]
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Seed World Group and UC Davis are collaborating to empower seed industry professionals via an exclusive professional development tuition benefit. Seed World U.S. exists to support and promote the seed industry. […]
Agricultural Crops Licensing Platform (ACLP) Now Launched!
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 […]
Agricultural Game-Changer on the Horizon for Canola
Promising research showing yield increase of a whopping 250% in experimental plants. Future canola could see big yield gains thanks to innovative work at the University of Guelph (U of […]
Editor’s Message: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO EUROPEAN SEED!
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 […]
Objective Input Makes for GREAT Decision-making!
In my professional journey, I’ve come to appreciate the role of facilitators as indispensable contributors to effective discussions and even more so when there is desired outcome. Whether it’s a […]
Objective Input Makes for GREAT Decision-making!
In my professional journey, I’ve come to appreciate the role of facilitators as indispensable contributors to effective discussions and even more so when there is desired outcome. Whether it’s a […]
CSGA Sparks Discussion on Membership Classes
The Canadian Seed Growers’ Association is exploring expanded membership in an effort to build a what it calls a more inclusive certification system. They say you sometimes need to look […]
Lorne Hadley Talks Member Engagement, February Seed School
In a recent interview at SeedLink in Brandon, Man., Seeds Canada Director of Member Relations Lorne Hadley shared his insights into the organization’s priorities, ongoing initiatives, and plans for the […]
Objective Input Makes for GREAT Decision-making!
In my professional journey, I’ve come to appreciate the role of facilitators as indispensable contributors to effective discussions and even more so when there is desired outcome. Whether it’s a […]
You are Myth Taken: GMOs
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 […]
Steen Set to Lead IPSA and Drive the Future of Independent Seed Company Leadership
Steen says independents should focus on stakeholders. In the dynamic world of agriculture, Legacy Agripartners CEO Colin Steen has navigated a diverse path. Steen’s journey through companies like Syngenta Ventures, […]
Radicle Emergence Testing: Measure Seed Vigour to Set Your Company Apart
As you get ready to begin 2024, you’re no doubt asking yourself how you can set yourself apart from the competition as a new year kicks into gear. As a […]
Steam-Cleaning Seed: The Transformative Power of the ThermoSeed System
In the realm of agricultural innovation, Lantmännen’s steam-based process has emerged as a game-changer, offering a sustainable and efficient alternative to traditional seed treatment methods. Steam-cleaning seed might sound like […]
Fake News Throughout History
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 […]
One-on-One with Andy LaVigne: A Look Back at the FCSC
ASTA’s first ever Field Crop Seed Convention in Orlando wrapped up Dec 8th. What were the wins? What were the bumps? What will be different next year? We sat down […]
Plant Breeders’ Rights: Fact from Fiction
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 […]
USDA ERS Report Shows the World Needs More Agriculture
The United States Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service (USDA ERS) has released projections relating to the number of crop calories required to feed the global population in 2050. The […]
National Corn Yield Contest Logs Record-Setting 623.8 Bushels Per Acre Corn Yield
Plant breeders are working hard to increase yield in key commodities. The improved genetics are being leveraged in farmer fields to produce impressive yield. This is especially clear in the […]
The ISSB Concept: Crafting the Future with Transparency, Inclusivity and Expertise
After a five-year hiatus, I’m pleased to be back working on a seed-related project. I was recently recruited by Seeds Canada to flesh out its Independent Standards Setting Body (ISSB) […]
Open Letter From Scientists to Members of the European Parliament About New Genomic Techniques
New genomic techniques (NTG) are essential to contribute to greater sustainability of agriculture and food sovereignty in Europe. Ambitious objectives have been set at European level to ensure its food […]
Crop Trust and UK Foreign Office Confirm Vital New Funding Pledge for Crop Diversity
The Crop Trust has confirmed a £5m funding pledge from the Government of the United Kingdom to help support the future of food. Delivered through the Foreign and Commonwealth Development […]
Seed Innovation Challenge Winner Announced from Global Field
The 2023 Seed Innovation Challenge, which culminated at Seed Innovation Days Nov. 16 and 17, 2023 in Korneuburg, Austria, is a global search for the most innovative new seed industry […]
Putting Your Trust in the Farmers’ Almanac for Weather Forecasts
Farmers turn to the Farmers’ Almanac and Old Farmer’s Almanac for tradition’s sake when it comes to weather forecasting. The Farmers’ Almanac and Old Farmer’s Almanac have been around for centuries. The two journals use secret formulas using […]
BASF to Divide Business Units in Push to Drive Profitability
BASF has announced plans to shift its operating structure, according to details reported in a release from the company. In an effort to bolster earnings, it plans to create legally separate, autonomous […]
Holistic Stewardship: shared responsibility, shared benefits
Corteva Agriscience’s Bill Belzer, Global Stewardship Director with Corteva Agriscience, talks about ensuring product durability — what it means, who is responsible, and how to implement it across the seed […]
A South Korean Company is Fighting to Stake its Claim in the CRISPR Patent Battle
For background on this story see our recent feature on the CRISPR patent landscape. ToolGen, a South Korean biotechnology company, has entered the CRISPR patent fray, challenging the claims of […]
Rod Cockerline Talks 30 Years of Success for Nexeed
Rod Cockerline started his journey in seed processing in 2001 alongside his friend Mark Metcalfe. “Initially, we were part of Cimbria Technologies Canada for about 22 years. Eventually, in 2010, […]
BeeHero CEO Omer Davidi and Shawn Brook, Seed World Discussing PIP — Pollination Insight Platform
BeeHero CEO Omer Davidi and Shawn Brook, President of Seed World Group discussing PIP — Pollination Insight Platform. PIP is an in-field sensing solution that measures bee activity in crops. […]
LATAM a Strategic Focus for Limagrain Field Seeds
Limagrain Field Seeds has achieved solid growth in Latin America since its humble beginnings in that region in 2011, thanks to committed investment and effort. In just over a decade, […]
Predicting Weather with the Farmer’s Almanac
The Farmers’ Almanac and Old Farmer’s Almanac are traditions that have been around for decades. Many enjoy looking at the forecasts annually to see what the coming year will bring. But exactly how right […]
Nuria Urquía Appointed as Vice President of the Community Plant Variety Office
The Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO) has announced the appointment of Nuria Urquía as its new vice president. Before joining the CPVO, Urquía served as the Head of the Registry […]
Broad Support for Plant Breeding Innovation at Council and EP
In view of the discussions of 11 December in both, the Agri-Fish Council and the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development (COMAGRI) of the European Parliament, Euroseeds welcomes the broad […]
Potential of Soils to Sequester Carbon Being “Seriously Overestimated”
Some recent studies estimating the potential of farmland to store more carbon through innovative soil management are presenting an overoptimistic picture of what can be achieved and the analyses need […]
Seeds of Change
Independents’ crusade for fairness in agriculture In an industry where giants loom large, the independent seed sector is at a crossroads of competition and innovation. Todd Martin, CEO of the […]