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Latin America

El cambio climático podría reducir la calidad de la soja

Un nuevo estudio con apoyo de IA sugiere que el cambio climático podría aumentar la...
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Latin America

Argentine Barley Reinforces Malt Quality Potential

Argentine barley is strengthening its position in malt production, with 90% of grains reaching first-size...
Europe

EU NGT Regulation: Why the 20-Nucleotide Threshold Could Limit Plant Breeding Innovation

EU NGT regulation creates a faster route for some gene-edited plants, but strict Category 1...
Amanda McClerren discusses how integrating breeding, biotechnology and AI is shaping the future of seed innovation.
U.S.

Innovation is at the End of the Handoff Era

Innovation no longer happens in silos. Amanda McClerren explains how integrating breeding, biotechnology, AI and...
Latin America

Cebada Argentina refuerza su potencial maltero

La cebada argentina consolida su potencial para la producción de malta, con 90 % de...
Canada

From Crop Genetics to World Cup Turf, Why Plant Breeding Needs a Bigger Stage

This week’s stories show how seed science shapes food, sports, cities and the future of...
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U.S.

From Seed to Stadium: In Pursuit of the Perfect World Cup Pitch

Behind every FIFA World Cup match is a seed story. Stacy Bonos of Rutgers and...
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English

Embrapa Sends Brazilian Seeds to Svalbard Vault

Embrapa delivered a new shipment of Brazilian seeds to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault in...
Europe

Seed Sector 2045: Future of Plant Breeding in Europe

Seed Sector 2045 is a new editorial series exploring the trends shaping plant breeding and...
Canada

At 25, Anirup Sengupta is Already Thinking Decades Ahead for Agriculture

From rural West Bengal to Saskatchewan’s leading agricultural research programs, he’s helping build the genomic...

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Europe

James Hutton Institute Joins PhenomUK Crop Programme

The James Hutton Institute has joined PhenomUK, a £35 million UKRI-backed programme designed to strengthen...
Jon Popp, CEO of Popp Engineering, discusses how seed facility design influences seed quality, uniformity and farmer performance.
U.S.

The System Behind the Seed: Honoring IPSA Lifetime Achievement Recipient Jon Popp

For nearly 50 years, Jon Popp has designed seed facilities that quietly influence everything from...
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Europe

Plant Viruses Advance Virus-Induced Gene Editing

New research shows that virus-induced gene editing using potyviruses could help scientists deliver CRISPR guide...
Latin America

Embrapa deposita semillas Brasileñas en Svalbard

Embrapa entregó un nuevo cargamento de semillas brasileñas a la Bóveda Global de Semillas de...
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Europe

EU Seed Legislation Modernised Under New PRM Rules

A new EU seed legislation framework aims to modernise plant reproductive material rules while maintaining...
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Europe

Crop Disease Resistance Gene Targets Two Pathogens

New research shows how plant immune receptors can evolve through molecular mimicry, opening a potential...
Europe

Young Professionals and Influence in the Seed Sector

Young professionals are entering the seed sector at a time of rapid change. Mario González...
Attendees of the 2026 National Association of Plant Breeders annual meeting gather for a group photo at Texas A&M University.
U.S.

Nutrition Emerged as a Big Theme at NAPB 2026

From human health to consumer expectations, NAPB 2026 showed how plant breeding priorities are expanding...
Europe

Wild Maize Gene Could Help Boost Maize Protein

Chinese researchers have identified a teosinte gene that could help breeders raise maize protein levels...
Chile is strengthening its biotechnology seed industry role through climate diversity, technical expertise and global seed research.
Latin America

Chile Grows as Biotechnology Seed Industry Hub

Chile is strengthening its role in the biotechnology seed industry as climate pressure, shrinking farmland...
Canada

The Common Thread Running Through This Week’s Biggest Seed Industry Stories

New conversations about seed policy, concerns over declining agricultural R&D investment, and recognition for two...

USDA Under Secretary Scott Hutchins addresses attendees at the National Association of Plant Breeders meeting at Texas A&M University.
U.S.

Plant Breeders May Need to Think Bigger Than Ever

USDA's Scott Hutchins says plant breeders must expand their focus beyond the farm to include...
Crop fields and farms at Region del Maule in southern Chile
Latin America

Chile refuerza su rol en semillas biotecnológicas

Chile consolida su posición como centro estratégico para las semillas biotecnológicas, apoyado por su diversidad...
Svalbard Seed Vault
Europe

Svalbard Seed Vault Surpasses 1.4M Seed Samples

The Svalbard Seed Vault has surpassed 1.4 million seed samples after receiving 15,387 new deposits...
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Europe

EU Agri-Food Coalition Welcomes NGT Regulation

A coalition of 30 European agri-food value chain organisations welcomes the NGT Regulation, calling it...
Canada

What’s Next for Global Seed Testing? Three Conversations Shaping ISTA 2026

ISTA 2026 will bring seed testing professionals, regulators and industry leaders to Calgary to discuss...
Europe

From Seed Innovation to Grower ROI: Closing the On-Farm Gap

Seed technology often performs well in trials but faces new challenges on the farm. Emilhano...
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...
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Europe

EU Committee Vote Advances New Genomic Techniques Rules

COMENVI voted in favour of the trilogue compromise on New Genomic Techniques, bringing the EU...
Farmer holding young wheat plant examining roots in field
Europe

Wheat Roots Could Help Crops Use Nitrogen More Efficiently

BNI wheat research at AU Flakkebjerg is revealing how root compounds may help cereal crops...
Europe

Drought May Reduce Crops’ Iron Uptake

University of Calgary research suggests drought stress may reduce iron uptake in crops such as...
Canada

Award-Winning Plant Breeder Weikai Yan Says AI Won’t Replace Human Breeders

The 2026 Plant Breeding & Genetics Award recipient believes artificial intelligence will transform crop development,...
Europe

Hybrid True Potato Seed Variety Registered in Netherlands

Solynta’s SOLHY019 has been added to the Dutch National Variety Register, marking the first registration...
Close-up of damaged corn leaves with holes caused by Fall Armyworm pests and fungal disease in an agricultural field.
Europe

European Project Targets Crop Pest Threats with New Decision-Making Platform

PhytoPRISM, a €6 million EU Horizon project led by the University of Warwick, will develop...
Europe

The Next Breeding Breakthrough Could Come From a Variety Nobody Uses Anymore

Stefan Schmitz, Executive Director of the Crop Trust, makes the case that gene banks and...
Hand planting green plant with technology resources
Europe

Agri-Food Sector Seeks Strategic Role in EU Fund

The agri-food sector is urging EU policymakers to recognise agriculture, aquaculture and food systems as...
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