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Europe

On-Farm Experimentation Turns Fields Into Labs

On-farm experimentation is expanding agronomic research beyond controlled plots and into working fields. Takashi Tanaka’s...
Farm family standing in a wheat field at sunset representing the future of seed industry innovation
U.S.

Who Is the Seed Industry Innovating For?

Farmers from Idaho, Missouri, New Jersey and Saskatchewan say the future of seed innovation is...
Rachael Sharp inspects irrigation infrastructure on her South Carolina certified seed farm while exploring AI applications for farm management.
U.S.

How AI is Changing Certified Seed Operations 

Artificial intelligence is moving beyond breeding programs and into everyday certified seed operations. South Carolina...
gravel road in a rural landscape overlooking the city of Baena, province of Cordoba, Andalusia, Spain
Europe

Andalusia Offers Organic Farming Lessons for Europe

A University of Córdoba study finds organic farming decisions in Andalusia are shaped by profitability,...
A dry wheat field affected by a drought
Europe

Organic Farming Could Help Crops Resist Drought

Organic farming may help crops resist drought by enriching beneficial soil bacteria linked to plant...
Tractor spreading fertilizer on grass field. Agricultural work.
Europe

European Commission Proposes Fertiliser Action Plan for Farmers

The European Commission has proposed a fertiliser action plan to support farmers, boost domestic production...
global seed market outlook showing impact of trade and input volatility on seed strategy
U.S.

Global Markets Tighten Their Grip on Seed Strategy

Global market volatility is reshaping seed strategy, from trade to input costs. What seed companies...
Rows of green plants grow in a field under clear blue sky in daylight, showing healthy crops and fertile soil
Europe

Climate-Smart Farming: Study Shows How Biochar Can Improve Yields and Soil

A new global biochar model helps predict how biochar affects crop yields, soil carbon storage...
Latin America

Seed Programs International conecta a los pequeños agricultores con el sector de las semillas

Seed Programs International conecta empresas semilleras, financiadores y socios locales para ayudar a pequeños agricultores...
Europe

Solar Panels Boost Crop Efficiency: Tomato Systems Use Half the Water

Agrovoltaic tomato systems could help agriculture save water while producing renewable energy on the same...
Patchwork of agriculture, fields and hedgerows, aerial view at sunset, England
Europe

£3 Billion DNA Project: How Sequencing UK Biodiversity Could Transform Agriculture and Innovation

The Darwin Tree of Life Project could generate nearly £3 billion in economic value across...
Farmers, Cabbage, Ethiopia
U.S.

Seed Programs International Connects Smallholder Farmers to the Seed Sector

A small team, a global network and millions reached — Seed Programs International connects smallholder...

Soil in hands for check the quality of the soil for control soil quality before seed plant. Gardening and agriculture concept.
Europe

New Mapping Tools Offer Deeper Insights into UK Soil Health

A new suite of high-resolution soil and landscape maps for Great Britain will help farmers,...
new methods of plant breeding
Europe

Scientists Develop Leaf-Friendly Electrode for Smart Agriculture

Researchers at the Institute of Science Tokyo have developed an ultra-thin, transparent, water-resistant nanofilm electrode...
Europe

CIMMYT Scientist Receives Africa Region Food Security Leadership Award for MLN Work

In Nairobi, African scientists, regulators and seed leaders recognized Suresh L.M. with the Africa Region...
An aerial view of farmland being irrigated near Bures in Suffolk, UK
Europe

UK Food System Under Pressure as Report Urges Shift to Sustainable Farming

A new Demos report, backed by McCain Foods, says sustainable farming could strengthen the UK...
Europe

Study Finds Crops Store Wastewater Drugs Mainly in Leaves

A Johns Hopkins study found that crops irrigated with treated wastewater, including tomatoes, carrots, and...
Farmer walking in a corn field at sunset
U.S.

Corn’s Margin Crisis Deepens as Fertilizer Shock Collides With Planting Season

U.S. corn growers face rising fertilizer costs and tighter margins as global disruptions tied to...
Canada

Canada’s Crop Breeding System Faces a Turning Point

Groups like the Canadian Wheat Research Coalition say clearer funding models, shared infrastructure and long-term...
U.S.

Corn Moves South

When you think of corn country, you tend to focus on the Midwestern states like...
Canada

Arctic Strategy, Trade Wars and the Future of Prairie Farming — According to Peter Mansbridge

Peter Mansbridge connects climate change, northern security and China-Canada trade relations to our industry's long-term...
Canada

The New Trade Map: Why Canadian Seed Companies Should Rethink “the Global Marketplace”

One analyst's advice: diversify beyond China, treat food like energy, and build demand at home...
Agriculture, damaged soybean plant in field
Europe

Europe’s Fields May Dry Out More — Even With Higher Rainfall

University of Reading research published in Nature Geoscience (14 January 2026) warns Europe and western...
Europe

Feeding Pigs Smarter: How Hybrid Rye Is Changing Danish Farming

Hybrid rye is transforming Danish pig production by improving feed efficiency, animal welfare, and sustainability....
Peeking look at the sunset wheat field with an ecosystem consisting of bugs and insects.
Europe

Why Wheat Yields in North-West Europe Have Stalled

Wheat yields in north-west Europe have plateaued since the mid-1990s, stabilising around 7–9 tonnes per...
Rapeseed (Brassica napus)
Latin America

Early Planting Key to Improving Oilseed Yield and Quality, INTA Finds

INTA Paraná analyzed grain quality in soybeans, flax, and rapeseed to support food and energy...
Yellow rapeseed field in the field and picturesque sky with white clouds. Blooming yellow canola flower meadows.
Latin America

Siembra Temprana Clave para Mejorar el Rendimiento y la Calidad de las Oleaginosas, Según el INTA

INTA Paraná estudió la calidad de granos de soja, lino y colza para fortalecer las...
Agronomist typing text message on smartphone out in corn field
Europe

CornPheno Uses AI to Measure Corn Ear Traits with a Smartphone

CornPheno is a smartphone-based AI system that measures key corn ear traits—kernels per ear, rows...
African woman in traditional clothes standing in a field of crops at sunset or sunrise
Europe

Ghana–Netherlands Partnership Targets Quality Vegetable Seed for Farmers

Ghana launched the Ghana Seed Partnership (GSP) on 29 October 2025 in Accra, deepening Ghana–Netherlands...
Low angle: man walking in rubber boots in a farmer's field, the blue sky above the horizon. Man walking through an agricultural field. Farmer walks through a plowed field in early spring.
Europe

Copa-Cogeca: Organic Framework Proposal Progress, But Key Gaps Remain

Copa-Cogeca welcomed the European Commission’s targeted proposal to amend parts of the EU organic framework,...
Female African farmer working on a farm
Europe

2026 Named International Year of the Woman Farmer

FAO has launched the International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026, a global campaign to...
Canada

Sustainability is Already Built Into Canadian Farming

Learn how certified seed supports sustainable agriculture, improves crop resilience, and strengthens Canada’s food system...
Irrigation system for agriculture, in order to promote the growth of plants in case of large and prolonged heat. Concept: agriculture or water supply
Latin America

El uso eficiente del agua impulsa la productividad del trigo y reduce las emisiones

Un estudio de Embrapa Cerrados demuestra que una gestión precisa del riego en trigo puede...
Latin America

Efficient Water Use Boosts Wheat Productivity While Reducing Emissions

A study by Embrapa Cerrados shows that precise irrigation management in wheat can reduce greenhouse...
Aerial view of cultivated agricultural farming land with vivid green color as a typical dutch canals natural irrigation system shot from the air with tilt-shift focus effect
Europe

Fewer Farms, Bigger Businesses: How Dutch Agriculture Is Reshaping

The Dutch agricultural sector remains economically strong, generating €77 billion in added value and boosting...
Autonomous self driving tractor with green, sustainable icons. Top down aerial Graphic 3D overlay concept. The future of technology farming
Europe

The Future of Farming: Talking to Tractors Instead of Tapping Apps

Researchers at Wageningen University & Research are developing a unified, AI-powered interface that lets farmers...
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