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Canada

Can Canada Talk Food Security While Cutting Agricultural Research?

At a time when Ottawa continues to talk about economic resilience and nation-building, dismantling agricultural...
Canada

The Million-Dollar Question Facing Canadian Plant Breeding

Seeds Canada argues stronger breeder protections are needed to ensure innovators see a return on...
Canada

Why Canadian Farmers are Leading Discussions on a New Wheat Breeding Model

Jocelyn Velestuk says Canada’s wheat breeding system is at an “inflection point” as stakeholders look...
Sam Crowell, ASTA Vice President of Science, Trade and Global Affairs, discusses seed trade pressure, tariffs and customs challenges affecting the seed industry.
U.S.

Why Seed Trade Is Getting More Expensive

Sam Crowell of ASTA discusses tariffs, Section 301 investigations, customs delays and why seed trade...
Greg MacDonald, Dan Wright and Madeleine Baerg discuss why Canada is attracting global seed innovation investment at World Seed Congress 2026.
Canada

Canada Makes Its Case to Global Seed Investors

At World Seed Congress, industry and government leaders explain why seed innovation in Canada is...

Europe

Unauthorized Plant Variety Propagation Faces Legal Crackdown After Spanish Court Rulings

Spanish court rulings warn horticulture companies that unauthorized propagation and sale of protected plant varieties...
Latin America

La industria semillera chilena impulsa una mayor competitividad e innovación agrícola

La industria semillera chilena impulsa una mayor competitividad, innovación y modernización regulatoria tras una reunión...
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U.S.

Why Farm Bill Uncertainty Matters to Seed

Janae Brady of ASTA explains why Farm Bill uncertainty, conservation funding and USDA restructuring impact...
Canada

John Barlow on the Fight to Save Canada’s Ag Research Facilities

The vice chair of the House agriculture committee says witness testimony made it clear: research...
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...
Canada

Canadian Parliament Urges Reversal of Agricultural Research Centre Closures

A new parliamentary report warns that planned closures of federal agricultural research centres could weaken...
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Europe

Agri-Food Leaders Call for Stronger EU Innovation Funding

Five European Technology Platforms and nine agri-food organisations are urging EU policymakers to recognise agriculture,...
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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

Industry Coalition Calls for Swift Approval of EU New Genomic Techniques Law

Thirty-one agri-food organisations are urging MEPs to adopt the EU Regulation on new genomic techniques...
U.S.

The Farm Bill Moves Forward. The Pressure Isn’t Going Away

Commodity groups are largely backing the House farm bill, citing economic pressure and the need...
Canada

The “Valley of Death” in Canadian Ag Innovation

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

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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...
Latin America

Por qué Costa Rica atrae inversión e I+D global en semillas

Costa Rica es un centro líder en innovación de semillas, con estabilidad regulatoria, diversidad climática...
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Europe

Euroseeds Welcomes Member States’ Backing of NGT Regulation Deal

Euroseeds welcomes EU Member States’ formal adoption of the Council’s first-reading position on the new...
Seed World Editor Marc Zienkiewicz (right) sat down with Canada's Plant Breeders' Rights Commissioner Anthony Parker in Banff recently.
Canada

Marc’s Take: The Quiet Leaders Behind Seed Innovation and Why They Matter More Than Ever

From wheat breeder Dean Spaner to pea scientist D.J. Bing, these stories highlight the human...
Anthony Parker
Canada

Innovation in Agriculture Depends on Plant Breeders’ Rights, Says UPOV President

Balancing tradition and innovation remains the key challenge in building a sustainable breeding ecosystem, says...
U.S.

Why the Fertilizer Crisis Won’t End When the Iran War Does

The fertilizer crisis gripping global agriculture was already building before the war with Iran. The...
Canada

Marc’s Take This Week: The People Behind Plant Breeding — and What Canada Risks Losing

From consistent barley supply to the potential loss of decades of expertise in Lacombe, this...

Canada

Lacombe Closure Puts Spotlight on Canada’s Agricultural Research Workforce

From relocation decisions to talent retention, Lori Oatway of Western Crop Innovations outlines the human...

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Europe

Euroseeds Joins Call to Preserve Agriculture and Bioeconomy in EU Research Programme

Euroseeds and more than 20 stakeholders have welcomed MEP Christian Ehler’s draft ITRE report on...
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Europe

European Commission Launches Consultation on Plant Variety Rights System

The European Commission has opened a consultation on Community Plant Variety Rights legislation and the...
Canada

Canada’s Seed Sector This Week: Pressure is Building, but so is Momentum

As funding concerns grow and research capacity tightens, tools like the VUA and a reset...
Canada

Seed Innovation in Canada: The Funding Problem No One Can Ignore

Seeds Canada CEO Dan Wright explains why current models are falling short — and how...
U.S.

Farm Bill Delays Keep Seed in Holding Pattern

In case you’re wondering, the Farm Bill is still not finished! And for most of...

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Europe

CPVR Evaluation: A Key Moment for the Future of Plant Variety Protection in Europe

The European Commission’s review of Community Plant Variety Rights (CPVR) legislation offers a key opportunity...
Canada

Seeds Canada’s New CEO Isn’t Rushing In — And That’s the Strategy

Dan Wright steps into Seeds Canada’s top role with a listening-first approach and a focus...
Canadian seed growers face rising diesel costs after Strait of Hormuz crisis 2026
Canada

Diesel Jumps, Margins Shrink: Canadian Seed Growers Feel Impact of Hormuz Crisis

Canadian seed growers are absorbing rising diesel and fertilizer costs after Strait of Hormuz tensions...
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Canada

Why the VUA Matters for Farmers — and the Future of Seed Innovation

Seeds Canada’s Lauren Comin explains how agreements like the VUA help sustain plant breeding while...
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