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John Barlow on the Fight to Save Canada’s Ag Research Facilities
4+ mon, 4+ day ago (161+ words) The future of agricultural research in Canada is facing a critical moment — and a new report from the House of Commons agriculture committee is putting that debate squarely in the spotlight. On the latest episode of the Seed World Canada…...
A Call to Action from an Independent: One-On-One with John Latham
8+ mon, 14+ hour ago (272+ words) She’s in a League of Her Own Independent seed companies have always survived by being resourceful, creative and close to the needs of their customers. Today, those strengths are being squeezed by a system that limits freedom to operate. When…...
What’s Next in Corn Genetics? Corteva’s Plan for 2026 and Beyond
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (183+ words) exclusive interview above, Seed World caught up with Jim Bueltel, Licensing Portfolio Lead for Corn at Corteva...
CDC Meadow Nearly Got Thrown Out. Instead, It Became Canada's 2026 Seed of the Year
3+ mon, 4+ day ago (824+ words) There was a year when CDC Meadow almost got thrown out. Not literally. But somewhere deep inside the Crop Development Centre’s pea breeding pipeline at the University of Saskatchewan, the yellow pea line known only as 653-8 slipped into dangerous territory:…...
Who Funds Wheat Research in Canada? Increasingly, it’s Farmers
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (525+ words) Seed World 360 Redefines How Your Stories Are Shared — Check it Out Now Over the past five years, farmers have invested more than $100 million into public and collaborative research efforts — a commitment that underscores both their stake in innovation and their…...
Legacy Project to support National Food Bank ahead of World Seed Congress 2026
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (198+ words) Seed World Legacy Project to support National Food Bank ahead of World Seed Congress 2026 As preparations continue for the World Seed Congress 2026 in Lisbon, a new initiative is being launched to create a lasting local impact beyond the event itself....
This Week in Seed: A Global Crisis, Rising Costs — and a Bigger Question No One Can Ignore
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…...
How Farmers Thrive in One of Canada's Toughest Growing Environments
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (532+ words) In most of Canadian agriculture, bigger is usually better. Bigger farms. Bigger yields. Bigger equipment. The Yukon doesn’t have that luxury. With growing seasons that can last as little as 60 to 90 days and less than two per cent of the…...
Plant Breeders’ Rights Reform Signals New Era for Canadian Horticulture - Seed World
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…...
Should Farmers Have A Say In Canadian Wheat Breeding?
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (307+ words) For most of the last century, that arrangement sat comfortably in the background. It is not sitting comfortably now. That is the shift Darcy Pawlik, executive director of the Western Canadian Wheat Growers, wants the industry to reckon with. Check-off…...