European UC Davis Plant Breeding Academy Week Four Session Overview
Class VII of the European UC Davis Plant Breeding Academy closed its fourth week in Ghent, Belgium according to a release. The week’s agenda included “mister” G by E, indirect […]
Interview with Leonardo Costa, the new EMEA SAT Leader for Corteva
Since September 2023, Leonardo Costa has been the EMEA SAT Leader for Corteva Agriscience, and we would like to use this opportunity to introduce him, his passions, his thoughts on […]
Euroseeds 2023: Anne van Gastel – NGT’s in Starch Potato, on the road to Late Blight resistance
At Euroseeds 2023, held this year in St Julian’s, Malta, Anne van Gastel, Chairman of Oppotunity, spoke with Seed World Europe Editorial Director Marcel Bruins. Van Gastel spoke about the […]
Getting Real Time Weather Reports with Social Media
The rise of social media has helped to advance the world of weather reporting. Over the years weather forecasting and how forecasts are shared have evolved with technology. Where a […]
After it Began on the Back of a Napkin, Gordon Butcher has Turned AgCall into a Major Player
The role of the modern CEO has evolved to encompass a wide range of responsibilities that extend beyond traditional business functions. A CEO is now expected to be a visionary, a […]
Euroseeds 2023 Congress: Anne van Gastel – NGT’s in starch potato, the role of Oppotunity
At Euroseeds 2023, held this year in St Julian’s, Malta, Anne van Gastel, Chairman of Oppotunity, spoke with Seed World Europe Editorial Director Marcel Bruins. Van Gastel spoke about the […]
Calling all Groundbreakers, Trailblazers and Industry Pioneers!
Seed World U.S. is looking to celebrate the top creative and important new innovations of 2023: products or technologies that bring value to customers, boost yield, or otherwise change the […]
Arkansas Forces Land Sale: Necessary or Knee-Jerk?
More than 20 U.S. states are saying no to (some) foreign land ownership. In the case of 160 acres long-held by Syngenta, the decision could carry hidden costs to farmers. […]
Euroseeds 2023 Congress: Our Interview with Siuzana Grygorenko
At Euroseeds 2023, held this year in St Julian’s, Malta, Siuzana Grygorenko, Executive Director for the Seed Association of the Ukraine, spoke with Seed World Europe Editorial Director Marcel Bruins. […]
That is a Sensitive Area — The Impact of the SUR Proposal on the EU Seed Sector
In June 2022, the European Commission (EC) published their proposal for the regulation on the sustainable use of plant protection products (SUR). Amongst other changes, the proposal foresees the prohibition […]
In the Age of Extreme Weather, Drones are Providing Valuable Insights from Above
As climate change continues to reshape our world, the agricultural industry is grappling with unprecedented challenges. Extreme weather events, ranging from droughts and floods to hurricanes and wildfires, are becoming […]
Euroseeds 2023 Congress: Our Interview with Lennart Nilsson
At Euroseeds 2023, held this year in St Julian’s, Malta, Lennart Nilsson, Copa Cogeca Chairman for the Oilseeds and Protein crop working party spoke with Seed World Europe Editorial Director […]
Euroseeds 2023 Congress: Our Interview with Hélène Guillot
At Euroseeds 2023, held this year in St Julian’s, Malta, Hélène Guillot, Managing Director of the Agricultural Crop Licensing Platform (ACLP) spoke with Seed World Europe Editorial Director Marcel Bruins. […]
Giant Views from Euroseeds: Bert Scholte
At Euroseeds 2023, held this year in St Julian’s, Malta, Bert Scholte, Head of the Department Variety Testing, at Naktuinbouw NL in The Netherlands, spoke with Seed World Europe Editorial […]
Canada Won’t Regulate Gene Editing Like it Does GM. The EU Might Soon Follow Suit
It’s hard to imagine that something microscopic can have such big effects on the political world. Mendel Perkins and Petra Jorasch live with that reality every day as they wade […]
Climate Crisis Battle: Agriculture vs The Sphere
Las Vegas just got even more opulent. The Sphere is a 580,000 square foot, globe-shaped arena that features an exterior with 1.2 million LED lights capable of 256 million different […]
Commitment Of Seed Companies in The Vegetable Sector
Seed innovations are a crucial part of feeding a hungry planet, but do most people understand what this commitment means? I’m not sure even most people who have been in […]
Compromiso de las empresas de semillas en el sector de las hortalizas
Las innovaciones en semillas son cruciales para alimentar a un planeta hambriento, pero ¿comprende la mayoría de la gente lo que significa este compromiso? No estoy seguro de que ni […]
Sakata Announces Acquisition of Brazilian Seed Company Isla
Sakata Seed Corporation’s wholly owned South American subsidiary, Sakata Seed Sudamerica LTDA, announced an agreement to purchase all shares of Isla Sementes LTDA and Isla’s holding company, Administração E Participações […]
Giant Views from Euroseeds: Csaba Gaspar
At Euroseeds 2023, held this year in St Julian’s, Malta, Csaba Gaspar, Program Manager of the OECD Seed Schemes, spoke with Seed World Europe Editorial Director Marcel Bruins about the OECD Digitalisation […]
St. Lawrence Seaway Shut Down as Workers Hit the Picket Lines
St. Lawrence Seaway workers started strike action on Sunday, Oct. 23 shutting down the seaway, an Oct. 22 news release said. The decision to start walking the picket lines was made after […]
Navigating Unprecedented Challenges in Agriculture
Adapting to Rapid Economic Shifts and Building Resilience In the ever-evolving world of agriculture, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. Recent years have brought about unique economic shifts, leaving […]
Euroseeds 2023 Congress: Our Interview with Csaba Gaspar
At Euroseeds 2023, held this year in St Julian’s, Malta, Csaba Gaspar, Program Manager of the OECD Seed Schemes, spoke with Seed World Europe Editorial Director Marcel Bruins. They spoke […]
Euroseeds 2023 Congress: Our Interview with Bert Scholte
At Euroseeds 2023, held this year in St Julian’s, Malta, Bert Scholte, Head of the Department Variety Testing, at Naktuinbouw NL in The Netherlands, spoke with Seed World Europe Editorial […]
How do you Rebuild a Corporate Culture? Ask Chris Churko
The role of the modern CEO has evolved to encompass a wide range of responsibilities that extend beyond traditional business functions. A CEO is now expected to be a visionary, a […]
AI is Helping Breeders Harness the Climate-Genetics Connection
Challenges in selecting field-ready genetic material have plant breeders searching for next-generation tools. The quest to develop hardier, higher-yielding crops has always been a driving force in plant breeding. Plant […]
Seed World U.S. Welcomes New Editor
Seed World U.S. is delighted to introduce our new editor, Aimee Nielson. A veteran and award-winning agricultural journalist with nearly three decades of experience, Aimee holds a bachelor’s degree in […]
The Impact of Social Media on Weather
Social media is everywhere these days, if you’re not on X or Facebook or TikTok, you’re probably missing out on receiving some real-time information. A lot is posted to these […]
Syngenta Names Jeff Rowe New CEO
Jeff Rowe has been elected the new chief executive officer of Syngenta Group by the company’s board of directors, an Oct. 20 news release said. He will assume the role as of […]
Syngenta Names Hengde Qin New CFO
Hengde Qin has been named the new Chief Financial Officer of Syngenta Group, effective Dec 1, 2023, according to an Oct. 20 news release. Qin, 53, is currently the Chief Human Resources […]
Resurrection of Plant Breeding Innovation in the EU?
The EU Proposal on certain New Genomic Techniques. WHY IT MATTERS In 2018, after a ruling of the European Court of Justice put the latest breeding methods under the burdensome […]
Gene Editing can Earn Consumers’ Trust. Logan Skori says That has Big Implications
The role of the modern CEO has evolved to encompass a wide range of responsibilities that extend beyond traditional business functions. A CEO is now expected to be a visionary, a […]
Data from the World and European Seed Market
Dr. Nomman Ahmed presented at the The EU and World Seed Market – a sneak preview of a new data collection panel during the Section Forage and Grasses at Euroseeds […]
Preserving Seed Purity: Exploring the Vital Role of Licensed Seed Crop Inspectors
I consider myself fortunate to be both a licensed seed crop inspector and an accredited seed analyst. We’re a select group, a handful of individuals with specialized expertise that’s essential […]
Should a State-Level Seed Cert. Agency Invest $ Outside their State and Outside of Seed Certification?
We at the Minnesota Crop Improvement Association (MCIA) are generating attention with our innovative efforts. Here’s why we think our path is beneficial to Minnesota farmers and might be a path others want to follow too. […]
Seeds of Uncertainty: Our Industry Needs to Prepare for What’s Coming
In a world experiencing ever-increasing unrest, the Canadian seed industry faces a pressing question: how should it prepare for the growing global instability that seems to be on the horizon? […]