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U.S.

Why Portugal Matters to the Global Seed Sector

From global seed trade to next-generation leadership, the 2026 ISF World Seed Congress arrives in...

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Latin America

Embrapa Advances Homegrown Fertilizer Solution for Soybean and Wheat Markets

Embrapa researchers found that struvite fertilizer made from pig farming residues can reduce reliance on...
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Latin America

Embrapa impulsa una solución de fertilizantes de producción nacional para los mercados de soja y trigo

Investigadores de Embrapa descubrieron que la estruvita producida a partir de residuos porcinos puede reducir...
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Europe

Scientists Build First Watermelon Super-Pangenome to Advance Crop Breeding

Scientists have developed a comprehensive watermelon super-pangenome integrating 138 wild and cultivated genomes, revealing genetic...
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Latin America

Colombia Promotes Legal Seed Use in Rice, Corn, Cotton and Sorghum

Colombia’s ICA and Acosemillas are urging farmers to use authorized seed for rice, corn, cotton...
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Europe

Communications Manager Opportunity Opens at Euroseeds in Brussels

Euroseeds is recruiting a Manager Communications to join its Brussels-based team and support strategic communication,...
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Europe

Rothamsted Research Spin-Out SugaROx Secures £2.5M Investment from Mosaic

Rothamsted Research and University of Oxford spin-out SugaROx has secured £2.5 million from The Mosaic...
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Latin America

Colombia promueve el uso de semillas legales en arroz, maíz, algodón y sorgo

El ICA y Acosemillas instaron a los agricultores colombianos a utilizar semillas autorizadas en cultivos...
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Europe

NordPheno Boosts Nordic Crop Breeding

Representatives from eight leading Nordic research institutions gathered at the University of Helsinki in late...

Canada

Plant Breeders’ Rights Reform Signals New Era for Canadian Horticulture

Supporters say stronger IP protections will fuel breeding innovation and competitiveness. Canada is moving to...

Canada

Western Canada Wheat and Barley Breeding Groups Unveil New Vision for Innovation

Industry leaders, universities and producer organizations say Canada’s wheat and barley breeding system is at...
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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...
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Europe

New Report Highlights Trust Gap in Agricultural Innovation

A new report by Leaps by Bayer, Boston Consulting Group and Ipsos UK examines public...
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Europe

Maize Under Siege Attracts More Pests

New research finds maize under simultaneous root and leaf pest attack releases distinct root chemicals...
Europe

OECD Seed Schemes Explained | Seed Certification & Global Seed Trade

OECD seed certification strengthens trust in global seed systems by harmonising standards for quality, identity,...
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Europe

Denmark’s Oat Strategy Could Transform Sustainable Agriculture

Denmark’s AVENUE project is testing 200 oat varieties to develop climate-resilient, nutritious crops for sustainable...
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Latin America

Canola Crop-Based SAF Shows Up to 55% Emissions Reduction Potential in Brazil

A life cycle assessment of sustainable aviation fuel from second-crop canola in Brazil shows potential...
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Europe

UPOV Launches Global PVP Certificate

UPOV has launched a new PVP Certificate for private sector professionals in plant variety protection....
Valley of death
Canada

Marc’s Take: Canada’s Ag Innovation Problem Isn’t Ideas — It’s Getting Them to Market

From the “valley of death” in funding to a fractured variety marketplace and unclear trade...
Canada

The “Valley of Death” in Canadian Ag Innovation

Why promising research fails to reach the market, and what leaders say needs to change...
Europe

From One Breeder’s Vision to a Global Legacy

With 170 years of independence, KWS combines scientific expertise, long-term thinking and farmer partnerships to...
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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...
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Canada

Who Speaks for Seed in Canada-U.S. Trade? Michael Harvey Takes a Seat

With CUSMA talks approaching, CAFTA’s executive director joins Ottawa’s new advisory committee to represent agri-food...
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Europe

CRISPR Study Unlocks Precision Chromosome Editing in Wheat

IPK researchers used CRISPR/Cas to reduce or remove chromosomes in wheat and other large-genome plants...
Europe

Euroseeds InnovAction Stage 2026: Deadline April 30

Euroseeds Congress 2026 InnovAction Stage offers startups, research initiatives, and established seed companies a platform...
Europe

What To Expect at Euroseeds 2026

Shawn Brook interviews Garlich von Essen on the future of the seed sector ahead of...
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U.S.

$40M Investment Expands Agronomy Research Capacity at Oklahoma State

Oklahoma State University will build a new Agronomy Discovery Center following a $40 million state...
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...
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Europe

Breeders Trust Settles Case Over Illegal Seed Potato Listing In Denmark

Danish potato grower settles Breeders Trust case after a Facebook listing offered protected Solist seed...
Latin America

Embrapa’s Mariangela Hungria Named to TIME100 2026 for Pioneering Sustainable Agriculture Innovations

Embrapa scientist Mariangela Hungria was named to TIME100 2026 in the Pioneers category for advancing...
Latin America

Mariangela Hungria, de Embrapa, incluida en la lista TIME100 2026 por sus innovaciones pioneras en agricultura sostenible

La científica de Embrapa Mariangela Hungria fue incluida en la lista TIME100 2026, en la...
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Canada

Canada’s Plant Breeding Future Hinges on Trust, Not Just Funding Models — Marc’s Take This Week

Global competition and funding challenges are forcing change, but skepticism from farmers could shape what...
Pioneer 100 years
U.S.

100 Years Is Rare in Seeds

Happy Birthday! Pioneer marks 100 years in the seed industry, offering a case study in...
Canada

Canada’s Plant Breeding System at a Crossroads, Says Incoming GIFS CEO Jason Reinheimer

In the latest Seed World Podcast, Reinheimer explains why Canada risks falling behind globally, and...
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...
Canada

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: “Consolidation” is a False Efficiency in Crop Breeding

Three retired breeders say centralizing AAFC research may save costs on paper, but it narrows...
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