Cameras Reveal Secret Allies in the Fight Against Oilseed Rape Pests
In-field cameras have revealed surprising predators of two major oilseed rape pests, potentially improving pest control strategies. The two-year camera study, conducted across two UK sites, showed that the larval […]
Craig Anderson Named CEO of Ag Alumni Seed
Craig Anderson has been named chief executive officer of Agriculture Alumni Seed Improvement Association Inc. (Ag Alumni Seed). His appointment marks a new chapter following 12 years of leadership by […]
Acosemillas Celebra 55 Años de Innovación y Sostenibilidad en la Agricultura Colombiana
La Asociación Colombiana de Semillas y Biotecnología (Acosemillas) celebra 55 años de liderazgo en el fomento de semillas de calidad, biotecnología y agricultura sostenible en Colombia. Fundada en 1970, Acosemillas […]
Pheromone Discovery in Bean Beetles May Enable Precision Crop Protection
Subtle differences in the molecular structure of a beetle sex pheromone may offer a new tool for protecting stored legume crops from the destructive dried bean beetle (Acanthoscelides obtectus), according […]
Private-Public Cooperation Drives Nordic Crop Development
The Nordic agricultural sector faces challenges like short growing seasons, unpredictable weather, and emerging pests and diseases. Developing new plant varieties to tackle these issues requires time and resources, which […]
Regenerative Agriculture Boosts Soil Health and Carbon Sequestration, Study Finds
A recent study by researchers from the University of São Paulo highlights the benefits of regenerative agriculture practices — such as crop rotation, direct sowing, and cover crops—in improving soil […]
Ukraine: Emerging Opportunities in Industrial Hemp Cultivation and Medical Cannabis Legalization
Industrial hemp cultivation is gradually being revived in Ukraine, with its products now used in a variety of sectors, including food, cosmetics, fuel, gunpowder, and medical cannabis. Last year, a […]
Preserving Seed Diversity in Europe
How genetics are best preserved in an era of concentration. Preservation of genetic diversity has long been on the agenda of the European seed sector, as it has been for […]
Build Bigger … Together
What collaboration does your business need? When I compare how collaboration happens in North America versus Europe, the contrast is stark. In Europe, collaboration is almost limitless. Competitors — even […]
Researchers Unlock Epigenetic Potential in Crop Breeding
Scientists have made a key breakthrough in understanding how epigenetic variation can be used to improve crop breeding. Like genetic variation, epigenetic variation can be inherited and influence traits across […]
ATB’s Mark Parsons Talks Trade Threats You Can’t Afford to Ignore in 2025
Our sister publication the Alberta Seed Guide sat down with Mark Parsons, chief economist at ATB Financial in Calgary, last week to talk tariffs, trade, and what the ag sector […]
Why the World’s Cereal Buyers are Watching Winnipeg Right Now
Canada’s secret weapon for feeding the world? It’s being built in Winnipeg. Cereals Canada today announced that it has received $13 million in funding support for the Global Agriculture Technology […]
FCC: With Margins on Thin Ice, Growers Face Tough Seeding Choices This Spring
As the seeding window approaches across Canada, growers are entering the 2025 planting season with more uncertainty than usual — that’s the message in a new analysis from Farm Credit […]
Crop Trust Launches the Power of Diversity Funding Facility
The Crop Trust has launched the Power of Diversity Funding Facility (PDFF) to support the long-term conservation and availability of crop diversity. This multi-donor initiative will focus on promoting opportunity […]
James Hutton Institute Hosts Scottish Parliament Whisky Cross-Party Groups
Last month, the Scottish Parliament’s Cross-Party Groups for Scotch Whisky and Science and Technology visited The James Hutton Institute to explore the needs, opportunities, and challenges facing Scotland’s whisky industry, […]
Unlocking Global Markets: How Seed Labs Support International Trade
With this topic of tariffs hot on the press, it’s important to think about how seed testing connects to global trade. For companies importing or exporting seed, understanding the regulatory […]
La Agricultura Regenerativa Mejora la Salud del Suelo y la Captura de Carbono, Según un Estudio
Un estudio reciente realizado por investigadores de la Universidad de São Paulo destaca los beneficios de las prácticas de agricultura regenerativa, como la rotación de cultivos, la siembra directa y […]
Building Trust and Confidence in New Seed Technologies
The potential for innovation in agriculture is immense. However, in my opinion, a technology cannot be classified as a true innovation until customers adopt it. So how do we successfully […]
Candid Conversations Crucial to Seed Breeding Success
The process of bringing new varieties from that initial cross through registration to certified seed is a long one and trying to predict the future needs of farmers can be […]
Who is Afraid of a Global Trade War?
The seed sector is highly regulated in most countries with variety registration, seed quality controls and phytosanitary rules. It has been increasingly affected by policies that are not directly focused […]
Cover Crops Help Prevent Soil Carbon Loss from Erosion, Study Finds
Although cover crops tend to increase soil carbon modestly — an average 14% gain in the top six inches, according to this new meta-analysis—there was no link between that gain and how much erosion was reduced. That’s why Huang said carbon market incentives should treat erosion reduction as a separate environmental service.
Agri-Food Leaders Urge Action in Washington as Cross-Border Trade Faces Growing Pressures
There’s an urgent call to protect integrated supply chains and keep food prices stable across North America. With economic uncertainty looming and food affordability top of mind for consumers, a […]
ASTA Responds to Trade Tensions
The U.S. seed industry is raising red flags following news of additional tariffs imposed between the United States and its global trading partners. Leaders across the agricultural supply chain are […]
Penn State Says AI Making Ag Smarter
Artificial intelligence is no longer just a tech-world buzzword — a study from Penn State shows it’s already making waves in agriculture. From improving yields to conserving resources, AI has […]
Report Highlights Benefits of Minimizing Bare Soil in Regenerative Agriculture
A new report from the British Ecological Society combines the insights of over 40 academics, practitioners, and farmers across the UK to evaluate the evidence that regenerative agriculture practices can […]
Get ready for Euroseeds2025 – Join us in Edinburgh from 19-22 October
Following the tremendous success of our annual meeting in Copenhagen, which welcomed nearly 1,300 participants from across Europe and beyond, we are thrilled to raise the bar once again in […]
FAO Reports Highlight the Need to Protect the Genetic Diversity of Our Plants and Forests
Genetic diversity is essential for building resilient agrifood systems that can adapt to challenges like changing climate conditions. Since 80% of the food we consume comes from plants, maintaining a […]
Seeding Türkiye’s Future: The Growth and Challenges of the Turkish Seed Sector
How TÜRKTED is driving innovation, overcoming challenges, and strengthening Türkiye’s position in the global seed market. The main crops in the Turkish seed sector include cereals, particularly wheat and barley, […]
Why We Need More Seed Industry Professionals — and the People to Teach Them
Walk into any ag-focused classroom, seed testing lab, or production field, and you’re likely to hear the same thing: We’re losing people faster than we can replace them. Across the […]
ABCSEM Forms Anti-Piracy Committee to Protect Brazil’s Seed Industry
Recognizing the significant harm caused by seed piracy across various sectors, the Brazilian Association of the Trade of Seeds and Seedlings (ABCSEM) has established a dedicated Committee to Combat Piracy. […]
Türkiye: A Rising Power in the Global Seed Sector
How Türkiye’s thriving seed sector is shaping agriculture through innovation, trade, and policy. The Turkish seed sector has experienced significant growth in recent decades. Türkiye, with its diverse climatic zones […]
Are You Ready To Stand With Us For 2030?
Farming has come a long way over the past few decades. Today’s farmers are not only achieving record-breaking harvests but are also taking smart steps to protect our environment. Thanks […]
Plant Breeding Faces New Challenges in the EU
In light of the new European Commission and Parliament configurations, as well as fresh strategies for the agricultural sector, intensified and collaborative efforts are crucial moving forward. The National Association […]
Ready to Lead: How One Young Breeder is Cultivating the Next Generation of Innovation
At the 2024 National Association for Plant Breeding (NAPB) meeting in St. Louis, MO, the spotlight was on science, strategy, and the future of food. But in the quieter corners […]
Export Strength, Price Pressures, and What it Might Mean for You
Canada’s seed industry is watching a complex market unfold—one where strong international demand continues to support exports, but softening commodity prices and mounting trade friction are beginning to reshape growers’ […]
Plant Pathology Pioneer Jim Menzies on What’s Changed, What Hasn’t, and What Still Needs Solving
At this year’s Prairie Grain Development Committee (PGDC) recognition luncheon in Winnipeg, Manitoba-based plant pathologist Jim Menzies was celebrated for his decades of contributions to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) […]