World Status | January 2013
An in-depth overview on the global seed industry. From a top-notch conference in Beijing to a successful seed convention in Buenos Aires. STATUS ISFThe International Seed Federation is organizing its […]
Cross Pollination | January 2013
Wheat is a Different Game“When I think about the future I can’t really predict it, but let’s look at what happened in soybeans and what might happen in cereals. It’s […]
Seed Selling Success with Large-Scale Producers | January 2013
How the rise of large-scale operations will affect the sale and distribution of seed and ways seed sellers can effectively market to this ever-growing group. According to the 2011 Census of […]
Open Business | January 2013
Consolidation in the seed industry has become a fact of life. For small seed companies it can mean access to new technology—or an opportunity to excel in a niche market. […]
Giant Biographies | January 2013
Giant Biographies Kofi Agblor joined the Crop Development Centre as managing director in January of 2012. His role is to oversee its business operations as well as maintain existing relationships […]
Giant Numbers | January 2013
Giant Numbers 9 — Number of seedsmen that started Canterra Seeds 16 years ago. “Canterra Seeds is a very young company in comparison to some other seed companies,” says David […]
Giant Highlights | January 2013
Giant Highlights With no shortage of opportunities in the Canadian seed industry, many of the experts in this year’s Giant Views of the Industry video series had interesting stories to […]
Giant Views of the Industry: The Time is NOW | January 2013
A growing population needs food. We need to grow more with less. Technology continues to improve seed innovations. Exciting opportunities lie in the pipeline. The regulatory landscape is evolving. There […]
Ex Rico 23 Navy Bean and Dry Bean Program named 2012 Seed of the Year
The 2012 Seed of the Year award goes to the Ex-Rico 23 Navy Bean and Dry Bean Program. Learn more about this award-winning program and its benefits for Canadian farmers.
Industry News – December 2012
Industry News is geared to seed professionals and delivers the people, industry, business and product news you need to know. Submissions are welcome. Email us at news@issuesink.com. People News Ag Alumni […]
Putting a Vision for the Seed World in “Context”
Giant views require perspective: fine-tuned, time-enduring, experience-driven perspective. During the past two decades, The Context Network has developed a uniquely keen understanding of the seed industry through our work with […]
Equipment & Technology Showcase
Cutting-edge innovations at your fingertips. Unique Design Provides Benefits Buckhorn offers an unmatched selection of reusable packaging solutions designed to protect your products and increase your profitability. Buckhorn’s CenterFlow™ seed […]
Moments in Time
Looking back at the trends, key events and interesting quotations from Seed World in 2012 that will define the seed industry in years to come. Lessons from Licensors“It’s very challenging […]
Worldwide Seed Royalty Collection
Worldwide Seed Royalty Collection Efficiencies International Seed Federation research is helping to determine the effectiveness of global seed royalty collection processes. The ISF has released some interesting data on standard […]
Advancing the Future of Plant Breeding
Advancing the Future of Plant Breeding The National Association of Plant Breeders exists to ensure plant breeding stays on the national radar—and has access to the resources it needs. The […]
Seeding Prosperity
Continued concerns about the economy may be clouding the horizon, but there is a silver lining: Agriculture is prospering and growing in rural areas, with the seed industry as a […]
Best Foot Forward
Attract top talent in a tight market with a well-considered recruitment plan. Part three of a three-part series on employee recruitment and retention Job recruiting has evolved beyond the newspaper […]
Q and A with Congressman Peterson
Seed World discusses the farm bill with Minnesota Congressman Collin C. Peterson, Ranking Member, House Agriculture Committee. SW: Without action on a new farm bill by the current Congress what […]
High Corn Rootworm Numbers Pressure BT Traits
Although Bt technology is holding its own, experts agree that best management practices and an integrated pest management strategy will play a big role in the durability of Bt traits. […]
The Drought of 2012
As corn growers exit one of the worst drought years in decades and turn to planning for 2013, the first inclination for seed retailers might be to sell, sell, sell […]
Farm Bll Expired. Now what?
Concern within the agricultural industry, especially grower associations, is mounting over the farm bill as dissention continues among U.S. policymakers. For example, in a September 24 policy brief to its […]
Navigating the Seed of Confusion
Intellectual property tools such as patents protect innovations in seed. However, as technology increases and the sector becomes more competitive, challenges with patents in the seed industry are cropping up […]
Rising to the Challenge
Meeting the challenges the industry presents and a passion for all things seed keeps this year’s Future Giants of the Seed Industry award winner engaged and involved in the seed […]
Giant Views Under A Microscope
As the rapid pace of technology continues to evolve seed innovations, and the importance of feeding a growing population puts agriculture front and center, old and new challenges in the […]
Syngenta Canada Inc. Announcement | Germination Media
November 8, 2012 _x000D_ _x000D_ Syngenta Launches Canola Seed Program in Canada _x000D_ by Shannon Schindle_x000D_ Syngenta Canada Inc. has announced that it is bringing canola varieties to the marketplace […]
Giant Views | November 2012
CWB in the New Marketing Era CWB began the new marketing era on August 1 with a fundamentally different business model, but its goal remains the same—to provide farmers with […]
Industry News | November 2012
People News Legumex Walker Inc. has promoted Anthony Kulbacki to chief operating officer of its Special Crops Division, and David Carefoot has been appointed chief financial officer, filling the vacancy […]
Regulatory Roundup | November 2012
NATIONAL GenServe Laboratories Receives Further Accreditation The Saskatchewan Research Council’s GenServe Laboratories has received ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation. Laboratory accreditation is awarded according to criteria and procedures specifically developed to determine […]
World Status | November 2012
An in-depth overview of the global seed industry. From wheat polyploid hybrids in France to a successful seed project in West Africa. STATUS PHILIPPINES Despite dreadful flooding around Manila and other major […]
Cross Pollination | November 2012
Something to Prove“[CWB] has to prove itself. I’m really interested to see how many tonnes they take versus the main grain companies, what their final price looks like, and the […]
IPR Makeover | November 2012
Updating intellectual property rights laws stimulates investment and innovation while providing striking benefits for farmers in developing countries. Countries worldwide are making progress on protecting intellectual property rights, creating opportunities and […]
Bridging the Communications Divide | November 2012
Bridging the Communications Divide In a global playing field, harmonized regulations—and improved communication—are essential to ensure the flow of seed across borders. “What we need in the seed industry is a […]
Streamlining Trade | November 2012
CETA negotiations are ongoing between Canada and Europe, and the Canadian seed industry remains unwavering in its commitment to streamlining trade. Canada and the European Union have completed the ninth round […]
Policy Trailblazing | November 2012
Canada Spearheads Worldwide LLP Efforts Canada is blazing a trail when it comes to low level presence policy, say seed industry leaders. At a time when some countries are shying away […]
Cropping Trends in the New Marketing Era | November 2012
Marketing freedom across Western Canada may mean new cropping options for farmers, but no immediate shifts in planted varieties are expected. Part two of a three-part series on the new […]
Industry News – October 2012
Industry News is geared to seed professionals and delivers the people, industry, business and product news you need to know. Submissions are welcome. Email us at news@issuesink.com. PEOPLE NEWS Monsanto […]