Can Plant Prebiotics Help the Food Supply?
Plant pathogens cost hundreds of billions of dollars per year in lost food production. When thinking about the microbiome, most people immediately consider the trillions of microorganisms in the human body that aid in digestion, mental health and more. However, plants also harbor a complex world of microbes, both on and inside them. Emerging research shows that these plant-resident microbes play a critical role in plant health by helping their immune system distinguish between harmful and beneficial bacteria.
Experience the Next Wave: Vision to Variety – Inside FP Genetics’ R&D Team
Passion drives each and every one of us at FP Genetics. As the Director of Research and Development, I have the privilege of guiding our team in developing innovative products […]
InnovAction Stage 2024: 12 Game-Changing Innovations Unveiled at Euroseeds Congress
Join us for an insightful conversation with Petra Jorasch as we delve into the exciting developments at this year’s Euroseeds InnovAction Stage! This unique platform will showcase the top 12 […]
Increased Funding for Sustainable Pulse Crops in the UK
A consortium of four UK research organizations, led by the John Innes Centre, has secured £3 million in DEFRA funding to advance the development of climate-resilient legume crops. The Pulse […]
¿La Agrotecnología Sudamericana Está Enfrentando una “Sequía de Financiamiento”… o es una Fase de Grandes Oportunidades?
Durante la World Agri-Tech South America Summit, un panel de inversores abordó una gran pregunta: ¿cuáles son las perspectivas de inversión en agrotecnología en Sudamérica? Una de las sesiones más […]
Un Nuevo Concepto de Investigación de Cultivos Potencia la Capacidad de los Agricultores en la Experimentación Masiva de Cultivos
La ciencia ciudadana y el poder de tres se combinan para aumentar la seguridad alimentaria en el sur global. La colaboración entre científicos y agricultores siempre es importante en los […]
New Crop Research Concept Leverages Farmers for Mass Crop Trialing
Citizen science and the power of three combine to increase food security in the global south. Collaboration between scientists and farmers is always important in crop variety studies. That partnership […]
Scientists Find Secret to Boosting Crop Yields with Less Water – No Tradeoffs Needed
Discover how genetic engineering is helping drought-resistant crops, paving the way for a more sustainable future without sacrificing productivity. Drought stress has been a major obstacle for crop production worldwide, […]
Corn Belt Seed Conference Registration is Open
This Midwest Corn Belt Seed Conference is your chance to dive into more insights, more engaging discussions, and the ultimate networking experience.
¿Cómo Hacer Llegar Semillas de Calidad a Quienes Más las Necesitan?
En 2016, las Naciones Unidas se comprometieron con 17 Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible, incluida la inmensa tarea de acabar con el hambre en el mundo para el año 2030. A […]
Why Don’t we Have Seed Biosimilars?
When a pharmaceutical product goes off-patent, within days the market is flooded with biosimilars (generics) that bring prices down and drive opportunities for innovators to enter markets. Why doesn’t the […]
An International Fight Against a Debilitating Corn Fungus
Universities in three states, plus one in Brazil, are researching ways to stop Fusarium graminearum. The University of Kentucky, in collaboration with Kansas State University, Virginia Tech, and the Federal […]
Syngenta has Entered the Inoculant Market with New Pulse, Soybean Products
Syngenta Canada has announced the addition of its Atuva inoculants to its pulse and soybean portfolios. These inoculants, which include both seed- and soil-applied rhizobia bacteria, are designed to enhance […]
Ending World Hunger Through Innovation
One day, about a year ago, I gathered my staff together and asked them what they would like to be able to boast about five years from now and the […]
Erradicando el Hambre Mundial Mediante la Innovación
Un día, hace aproximadamente un año, reuní a mis empleados y les pregunté qué logro les haría sentirse orgullosos de aquí a cinco años, y la respuesta que obtuve fue […]
Inclusion Meets Innovation at NAPB 2024
The National Association for Plant Breeding envisioned a new blueprint for the profession at its conference in St. Louis. In the United States, food security isn’t just about keeping grocery […]
Shape the Future of Crop Innovation: Take Part in the Western Crop Innovations Survey
Western Crop Innovations (WCI), a not-for-profit crop research and development centre based in Lacombe, is calling on producers across Western Canada to take part in a critical survey. Your input could […]
Less Than 5% of a Genome is Made up of Actual Genes
Karl Kremling is laser-focused on areas of the genome that have been overlooked: the non-gene regions. As technical director of computational biology for Inari based in Cambridge, MA, his work […]
Euroseeds is Hiring: Technical Manager (Variety Registration and Seed Marketing)
Euroseeds is hiring for the position of “Technical Manager (Variety Registration and Seed Marketing)” who will work closely with the Euroseeds membership and, as member of the Secretariat’s Market Access […]
Euroseeds is Hiring: Manager Development Cooperation and Genetic Resources
Euroseeds is hiring for the position of “Manager Development Cooperation and Genetic Resources” who will work closely with the Euroseeds membership and, as member of the Secretariat’s International Trade Coordination […]
Regen Ag: Growing Momentum or Fading Hype?
Editor’s Note: This article is the second part in our 2024 feature about Regen Ag. A closer look at regenerative agriculture and its benefits to farmers. WHY IT MATTERS There’s […]
Euroseeds: Agrees with Draghi Report, Misses Concrete Suggestions on Agri-Food Sector
Euroseeds welcomes the release of the report by Mario Draghi and his team on European competitiveness. Following earlier reports by Enrico Letta on the single market and Peter Strohschneider on […]
Spotlight on the XXII Brazilian Seed Congress
The Congress, which runs Sept. 10 – 13, is focused on Seed: The Essence of Sustainability. The XXII Brazilian Seed Congress (CBSementes) began this week, on Sept. 10, at the […]
El XXII Congreso Brasilero de Semillas
El Congreso, que se celebra del 10 al 13 de septiembre, está dedicado a La Semilla: La Materia Prima de la Sostenibilidad. El XXII Congreso Brasilero de Semillas (CBSementes) comenzó […]
Genome Editing Tool Making Way for Faster, More Precise Crop Enhancements
Innovation holds promise to create disease-resistant, high-yield plants that require fewer resources. A genome editing tool, developed with transposable element technology from University of South Carolina-Aiken (USCA) associate professor Nathan […]
Protein Possibilities of Alfalfa
Alfalfa leaf protein already has many of the functional properties that human consumption requires; however, the disadvantage is that alfalfa protein is mainly in the form of rubisco, a key enzyme in photosynthesis which degrades quickly after harvest.
In his Own Words: Ignacio Bartolomé, CEO of GDM
Leading GDM from family business to global seed industry leader. GDM is a family business with a family story. Picture the children of an agronomist growing up in a farm town […]
En sus propias palabras: Ignacio Bartolomé Como CEO de GDM
Llevando a GDM desde empresa familiar a líder mundial en la industria de las semillas. GDM ES UNA EMPRESA familiar con una historia familiar. Remontémonos al pasado e imaginemos a […]
Knowing the Difference Between Consensus and Engagement Makes ALL the Difference
As I facilitate discussions around the world, I’ve come to learn what makes for a truly successful discussion that results in substantive change versus an outcome that simply keeps status […]
Saber la diferencia entre Consenso y Compromiso hace TODA la diferencia
Como facilitador de debates en todo el mundo, he llegado a aprender qué es lo que hace que un debate sea realmente fructífero y dé lugar a un cambio sustancial, […]
Your Website and The Power of First Impressions
omputerIt’s 2 AM, and I can’t sleep. Every random thing on my to-do list is going through my head. My solution, ask Google, and find solutions so I can fall […]
Su sitio web y el poder de las primeras impresiones
Son las 2 de la mañana y no puedo dormir. Los distintos ítems de mi lista de tareas pendientes me da vueltas en la cabeza. Mi solución es preguntar a […]
Pacific Northwest Wheat Commissions Weigh in on Drought-Tolerant Wheat Trait
The commissions are responding to the recent decision of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to officially deregulated the drought-tolerant HB4® trait in wheat.
This decision paves the way for potential future commercialization of the trait. The wheat commissions of Idaho, Oregon and Washington, which represent Pacific Northwest (PNW) wheat producers, have addressed potential questions from global customers on their website. Here are the official statements from PNW wheat commissions.
Who are the Major Seed Suppliers of the Organic Sector?
All farmers need good seed, irrespective of their agronomy or their markets. The diversity of companies in the sector provides almost all the seeds needed by farmers. Organic farmers have […]
Seeding a PGA Championship
When the PGA Championship returns to Charlotte, North Carolina in 2025, Quail Hollow Club will have touched every inch of the course to meticulously prepare for the world’s best golfers. Behind the scenes of this storied event is Keith Wood, the golf course superintendent, whose responsibility lies in ensuring the perfect balance of playability and aesthetics for a major championship. But achieving this isn’t simply about watering greens and trimming fairways — it’s about innovation, precision and selecting the right seeds.
What Does the Golf Industry Need From the Seed Sector?
As golf courses face increasing environmental and regulatory pressures, the seed industry is becoming more essential to the sport’s future. Wood emphasizes that the challenges facing modern golf course management require innovative solutions from seed breeders. He believes the industry’s role in creating resilient, sustainable turf varieties is more crucial than ever.