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 […]
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 […]
Looking to Fast-Track Your Career?
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 […]