Embracing Technology to Breed Better Pulses
It’s amazing how quickly new technologies come along and make a huge impact. When I first started working in the seed industry in 2021, we would manually pick all the […]
Embracing Technology to Breed Better Pulses
It’s amazing how quickly new technologies come along and make a huge impact. When I first started working in the seed industry in 2021, we would manually pick all the […]
Embracing Technology to Breed Better Pulses
It’s amazing how quickly new technologies come along and make a huge impact. When I first started working in the seed industry in 2021, we would manually pick all the […]
Researchers Develop Breakthrough Technique for Breeding Genetically Identical Hybrid Crops with Parent Traits
When different varieties of a plant species are crossbred, their hybrid offspring often exhibit greater vigor and faster growth than the parent plants. However, this effect typically fades in subsequent […]
Aprovechando los 7 Hábitos de Covey para Construir Relaciones Más Fuertes
Siempre estoy esforzándome por ser una mejor persona. En mi camino para convertirme en un mejor padre, esposo, líder, empresario y jefe, busco libros y podcasts que me brinden orientación […]
European Legume Breeding Advances for Competitive Seed Market and Sustainable Protein Production
Launched in October 2023, the BELIS innovation project aims to enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of European legume breeding. Its key objectives include developing cost-effective breeding tools, improving the economic […]
What Do Mexican Citizens Think About the Proposed Ban of U.S. Corn?
A new study reveals that Mexico’s proposed ban on genetically modified corn could drive up food prices and impact job security, disproportionately affecting the country’s lower-income families. With over 90% […]
Scientists Examine Wheat Genes to Boost the Crop’s Disease Resistance
New research that could increase the natural resistance of wheat to a devastating fungal disease has begun at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh. The research will examine why some wheat varieties […]
The Future of Breeding: Erez Atzmon on Phenome Networks’ Next-Gen Platform
What does the future of plant breeding look like? Marcel Bruins, Editorial Director of Seed World Europe, sits down with Erez Atzmon, Vice President of Business Development at Phenome Networks, […]
New Crop Innovation Centre Opens to Enhance Food Security, Futureproof Crop Production
The Crop Innovation Centre (CIC), officially opened by UK Secretary of State for Scotland Ian Murray MP and Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney MSP, is located at The James Hutton […]
Is a Pumpkin a Fruit or a Vegetable?
When it comes to the orange orb we associate with Halloween and fall, many are left wondering: is a pumpkin a fruit or a vegetable? The answer may not be what you expect—scientifically, a pumpkin is classified as a fruit.
Are You Registered for the Seeds Canada Semi-Annual Meeting?
As we prepare for for our Semi-Annual Meeting on Nov. 15 and 18, I think it’s important to highlight the theme, “Pressing for Progress.” We’ve been talking about it for […]
U.S. Cover Crop Industry Faces Growth and Hurdles
At the ASTA Turf and Forage Convention, experts revealed the rising demand for cover crops and the challenges of meeting it. With U.S. cover crop seed imports doubling in recent […]
Questioning DUS to Better Adapt to Population Varieties
European regulations are now allowing new types of plant reproductive material to be marketed for organic agriculture, characterized by their high diversity, which poses challenges for DUS (Distinctness, Uniformity, and […]
Poland Delays GM Feed Ban for Five Years
The Polish Parliament has extended the exemptions to the provisions of the 2006 Feed Act, allowing the continued use of genetically modified (GM) feed ingredients until January 1, 2030. Poland […]
BASF Announces Herbicide EPA Approval, Offering Enhanced Weed Control for U.S. Farmers
Liberty ULTRA herbicide, featuring BASF’s new Glu-L™ Technology, has been registered by the EPA and is now available for use, pending state approvals. BASF stated the product offers improved post-emergence […]
WSA and ASTA Forage and Turf Convention Day 3
Photos from the day in Kansas City. Lots of great content today at the Western Seed Association and American Seed Trade Association Turf and Forage Convention in Kansas City. I […]
ASTA Previews Post-Election Legislative Challenges for the Seed Industry
Elections, Farm Bill and congressional shifts ahead As the seed industry braces for potential shifts after the 2024 elections, Janae Brady, Vice President of Government Affairs for the American Seed […]
Cultivating Tenacity and Teamwork: Klaus Koehler’s Advice for Young Plant Breeders
Asked to pinpoint the top two skills young plant breeders need, the consensus is clear as far as Corteva’s Global Talent Development Lead Klaus Koehler is concerned. He sat down […]
Strengthening Africa’s Seed Certification: An OECD and G7 Initiative
How can seed certification revolutionize agriculture in Africa? Marcel Bruins interviews Aurelia Nicault, Programme Officer from the Trade and Agriculture Directorate at OECD, to discuss an exciting new project aimed […]
Risk Mitigation and Economic Incentives Around Pollination Contracts
In the U.S., the beekeeping industry is in high demand, with truckloads of bee colonies traveling across the country to meet the needs of crop growers. A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIC) explores pollination contracts between beekeepers and California almond growers, examining clauses that could make agreements more attractive to both parties.
Western Seed Association Convention Provides Full Day of Networking and Industry Updates
It was a full day of great activities and interviews in Kansas City. In a whirlwind kind of day, I had the opportunity to sit down with the Western Seed […]
Support Association for the Swiss Plant Breeding Center Formed
Switzerland faces a significant demand for new, robust plant varieties with stable yields to promote sustainable agriculture, particularly in light of challenges such as climate change and emerging plant diseases. […]
USDA to Distribute Over $2.14 Billion in Conservation and Safety-Net Payments
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced plans to distribute more than $2.14 billion in payments to eligible agricultural producers and landowners.
The funds, issued through key conservation and safety-net programs, aim to support natural resource conservation and help keep family farms economically sustainable. Payments will be made through USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), with the bulk allocated to the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) and other essential risk management initiatives.
Welcome to Kansas City!
WSA and ASTA Turf and Forage Convention begins! I flew into Kansas City this weekend to attend the 125th Western Seed Association Convention. It’s crazy to think this meeting has […]
Nottingham Team Receive Funding to Bring Gene-Edited Cereals a Step Closer to Farms
Researchers from the University of Nottingham are part of a team awarded £2.2 million to trial a precision-bred wheat variety that could lead to more sustainable farming systems. The team […]
The Next Big Apple Variety Must Satisfy These 2 Needs Among Growers and Consumers
Jim Luby, who has led the fruit breeding program at the University of Minnesota since the early 1980s, is retiring. We caught up with him at the recent meeting of […]
Historic Deposit at Svalbard Seed Vault Bolsters Food Security in Crisis
The Svalbard Global Seed Vault has welcomed a new deposit of over 30,000 seed samples from 23 depositors representing 21 countries, including seven international genebanks. This is the largest number […]
Where is Variety Testing Headed? A Closer Look at the INVITE Project
How is climate change affecting plant variety testing? Marcel Bruins, Editorial Director of Seed World Europe, interviews Francois Laurens, Coordinator of the INVITE Project, to discuss how this ambitious EU-funded initiative […]
Kansas City, Here We Come!
Come say hi at the Western Seed Association/ASTA Turf and Forage Convention.
Collaboration Aims to Advance AI-Driven Agronomic Solutions for U.S. Agricultural Retailers
Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC and Taranis have entered into a multi-year collaboration aimed at enhancing agronomic productivity and promoting conservation practices for agricultural retailers in the U.S., leveraging AI-powered tools […]
Could Personalized Agricultural Chatbots Improve Smallholder Farmer Engagement?
Smallholder farmers, typically operating on farms smaller than 2 hectares, often lack access to timely farming information, leaving them vulnerable to climate and market fluctuations, especially in the global south.
Strengthening Plant Breeders’ Rights: Insights from CPVO Vice President Nuria Urquia Fernandez
Join Marcel Bruins, Editorial Director of Seed World Europe, as he interviews Nuria Urquia Fernandez, Vice President of the Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO). In this engaging discussion, Nuria shares her […]
The Danish Way: Nils Elmegaard on Green Agreements and Agricultural Innovation
How does Denmark balance agricultural production with sustainability? Marcel Bruins, Editorial Director of Seed World Europe, sits down with Nils Elmegaard, Secretary General at the Danish Seed Council, to discuss Denmark’s […]
Acadian Plant Health and BASF Partner to Advance Climate-Resilient Agricultural Solutions
Collaboration aims to enhance crop yield and quality through biostimulant technology, aiming to improve sustainability and resilience in agriculture. Acadian Plant Health™ and BASF Agricultural Solutions announced they are collaborating […]
How Plant Variety Protection Drives Innovation: Insights from UPOV’s Yolanda Huerta
What role does plant breeders’ rights play in driving agricultural innovation? Marcel Bruins, Editorial Director of Seed World Europe, interviews Yolanda Huerta, Vice Secretary-General at the International Union for the […]