2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (883+ words) When most people in the seed industry hear artificial intelligence, they think about breeding pipelines, genomic selection or trait discovery. Rachael Sharp is using AI in certified seed operations to decide where to haul a load of soybeans. On her…...

11+ mon, 3+ day ago   (170+ words) But I’m not convinced. If we were to wake up tomorrow to find all agricultural technology companies separated into two independent entities, one selling seeds and the other selling pesticides, what would happen? Why is this happening then? There isn’t…...

4+ mon, 1+ day ago   (347+ words) The ICA and Acosemillas are calling on farmers and seed marketers to use authorized seed for first-semester plantings of rice, corn, cotton and sorghum. The organizations said the use of authorized seed supports agricultural production, helps reduce pest risks and…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (1574+ words) Dear readers of Seed World Europe, For our April 2026 edition, Seed World Europe proudly presents the 20 Most Promising Young Plant Breeders in Europe. These young scientists, represent the next generation of innovators working to strengthen Europe’s plant breeding and seed…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (967+ words) Geopolitical conflicts continue to disrupt global fertilizer markets. Seed World Columnist Shawn Hackett explores how prolonged volatility could reshape seed demand, production planning and breeding priorities over the next several years. Throughout history, agricultural production and prices have moved in…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (911+ words) With imaging platforms, aerial analysis and growing datasets, breeders are beginning to shorten selection timelines and improve accuracy. It’s safe to say crop breeding has never been more exciting. Decades ago, breeders first transformed the field by scaling up plot…...

4+ mon, 5+ day ago   (662+ words) Canada is moving to modernize its Plant Breeders’ Rights (PBR) framework in a bid to strengthen agricultural innovation, attract global investment, and improve access to new plant varieties for growers and consumers alike. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) this…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (701+ words) The next revolution in agriculture may happen inside a warehouse glowing purple under LED lights. That’s part of the conversation driving this year’s National Association for Plant Breeding (NAPB) meeting in College Station, Texas, from June 15-18. Researchers, breeders, and ag-tech…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (310+ words) Legumes are central to developing more resilient European farming systems, yet their on-farm performance has fallen behind major arable crops. A key reason is chronic underinvestment in plant breeding. The Legume Generation project responds by placing breeders at the centre…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (568+ words) I found myself going down a bit of a rabbit hole this week. It started with a pretty straightforward conversation about diesel prices. One of those “have you seen this?” kind of chats. And then it turned into something bigger…...