Why Seed Sector Development Needs an Enabling Environment
Marcel Bruins - Seed World Europe Editorial Director on 11/10/2026
Seed sector development depends on more than good legislation. Comparing hunger levels with international seed frameworks and African seed sector performance reveals why effective institutions, predictable regulations and investment are essential to getting improved varieties into farmers' hands.The
Euroseeds Congress 2026: Connections Beyond the Stage
Seed World Staff on 11/10/2026
Euroseeds Congress 2026 in Valencia brought together seed industry leaders, innovators and policymakers from across Europe and beyond. Participants share how networking, fresh perspectives and opportunities for collaboration make the annual gathering valuable to the international seed community.The
Europe’s Seed Production is on the Move
John Larsen, EVP Europe, DLF on 11/10/2026
European seed production is gradually shifting north as rising temperatures, drought and unpredictable weather reshape growing conditions. DLF's John Larsen examines how the 2026 harvest highlights the need for resilient varieties, diversified production systems and greater security of supply.The po
Unlocking Wild Plant Traits Could Help Breed More Resilient Crops
Seed World Staff on 11/10/2026
New chromosome recognition research at Aberystwyth University aims to help plant breeders access valuable traits from wild relatives. The three-year project will combine artificial intelligence, DNA sequencing and chromosome painting to investigate barriers to conventional breeding and identify oppo
Pea and Bean Varieties Could Shape Soil Health and the Next Harvest
Seed World Staff on 11/09/2026
New research suggests differences in crop residues could give breeders another selection criterion: how a variety supports soil processes and the crop that follows.Selecting pea and field bean varieties could influence more than the pulse harvest. New research suggests the stems, leaves and roots le
Improved Crop Varieties Highlight Value of Long-Term Research
Seed World Staff on 11/06/2026
Long-term agricultural research investment is essential to developing improved crop varieties and delivering practical benefits for farmers. A new UK report highlights Aberystwyth University's forage breeding work while examining how sustained funding, industry partnerships and farmer-focused resear
Does Modern Plant Breeding Reduce Flavour and Diversity?
Marcel Bruins - Seed World Europe Editorial Director on 11/05/2026
Does modern plant breeding threaten flavour and crop diversity? From colourful vegetables and Basmati rice to disease-resistant apples and potatoes, scientific evidence challenges common assumptions about breeding and highlights its role in expanding culinary choice, improving food quality and prese
China and the Netherlands Discuss Plant Breeders’ Rights, AI and Robotics
Seed World Staff on 11/05/2026
Plant breeders' rights, artificial intelligence and robotics were central to discussions between Chinese and Dutch industry representatives at the Kunming International Flower Expo. Experts explored how stronger variety protection, international cooperation and advanced cultivation technologies coul
Breeding Against the Clock
Michelle Cornu - Global Brand & Communications Lead, Limagrain Field Seeds on 11/03/2026
Genome editing is expanding the plant breeder's toolbox as European farmers face increasing climate, disease and pest pressures. With a new EU regulatory framework in place, Limagrain sees opportunities to accelerate the development of resilient, high-performing crop varieties.The post Breeding Agai
Breeding for a Climate That Won’t Hold Still: What Every Seed Professional Needs to Understand
Enid Perez-Lara on 11/02/2026
Climate-resilient varieties are only as reliable as the environments in which they're tested. As Europe's climate changes faster than traditional breeding cycles can respond, plant breeders must rethink field trials, incorporate envirotyping and use better climate data to predict future performance.
Euroseeds 2026: Key Highlights from Valencia Congress
Seed World Staff on 11/02/2026
Euroseeds 2026 brought the international seed community to Valencia, Spain, for discussions on NGTs, PRM reform, plant variety rights and innovation. Watch the video recap highlighting key conversations, emerging technologies and industry connections from this year's Congress.The post Euroseeds 2026
Scientists Target Photosynthesis Efficiency for Better Crops
Seed World Staff on 10/30/2026
Researchers at Sweden's KTH Royal Institute of Technology have identified Rubisco enzyme mutations that could improve photosynthesis efficiency by reducing unwanted oxygen reactions. The findings offer new possibilities for crop improvement, although further testing is needed to determine whether th
Svalbard Seed Vault Prize to Protect At-Risk Collections
Seed World Staff on 10/29/2026
Svalbard Seed Vault partners will direct €50,000 from the 2026 Princess of Asturias Award toward protecting vulnerable seed collections. The funding will help genebanks safeguard crop diversity and preserve valuable genetic resources for future plant breeding and global food security.The post Svalba
3 Game Changers: InnovAction Winners Announced
Seed World Staff on 10/29/2026
PEWAS Innovative Chemistry claimed the top prize at the Euroseeds 2026 InnovAction Stage in Valencia, Spain, for its Aquaholder seed coating technology. SeedForward and Ensemo earned runner-up honours for innovations supporting crop establishment and seed performance.The post 3 Game Changers: InnovA
Euroseeds Congress 2026: What Will We Take Home from Valencia?
Marcel Bruins - Seed World Europe Editorial Director on 10/28/2026
As Euroseeds Congress 2026 draws to a close in Valencia, the conversations point to challenges and opportunities that extend far beyond the event. From seed sector resilience and InnovAction finalists to the NextGen Forum, the focus turns to translating promising ideas into practical progress for pl
Live at Euroseeds: What’s Ahead for Vylor?
Seed World Staff on 10/27/2026
Vylor is entering a new chapter as an independent seed and genetics company. At Euroseeds 2026, Jean-Philippe Riffat discusses its ambitions for gene editing, hybrid wheat and industry partnerships, and how Vylor plans to compete and collaborate across the seed sector.The post Live at Euroseeds: Wha
Alexander Döring on Breeding Better Protein for Feed
Seed World Staff on 10/27/2026
Alexander Döring, Secretary General of FEFAC, explains how plant breeding can better meet the nutritional needs of Europe's animal feed sector. Speaking at the Euroseeds Congress 2026, he highlights protein digestibility, amino acid composition, anti-nutritional factors and crop resilience.The post
Euroseeds Congress 2026: Different Challenges, One Common Question
Marcel Bruins - Seed World Europe Editorial Director on 10/27/2026
At Euroseeds Congress 2026, two very different discussions revealed a shared challenge for Europe's seed sector. From patent transparency and access to new genomic techniques to policy contradictions affecting oil and fibre crops, the question remains whether Europe is making innovation easier or ha
Is Keeping Up With Technology Taking Too Much Time From Plant Breeding?
Seed World Staff on 10/26/2026
Plant breeding technology is advancing rapidly, but keeping up with AI, genomic data and new tools can strain breeding programs. Gene-G co-founder and CEO Dagan Mor explains how specialized technology partners can help seed companies make better breeding decisions without adding complexity.The post
Seed World Europe is Live From Euroseeds
Seed World Staff on 10/26/2026
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When Competitors Become Partners: Inside Vylor’s Commercial Shift
Madeleine Baerg - Seed World Executive VP - Operations on 10/26/2026
Vylor is preparing to redraw its competitive boundaries as it becomes a standalone seed company. Southern Europe Commercial Unit Leader André Negreiros discusses new opportunities for licensing, partnerships, crop expansion and innovation, and why former competitors could become future collaborators
Malin Nilsson on Sweden’s Seed Sector and Its Strengths
Seed World Staff on 10/26/2026
Swedish Seed Trade Association Secretary General Malin Nilsson discusses collaboration, innovation and her priorities for the country’s seed industry.Sweden’s seed sector may be relatively small, but its high use of certified seed, constructive regulatory relationships and openness to innovation off
Uruguay and Europe: Strengthening Seed Sector Cooperation and Innovation
Seed World Staff on 10/26/2026
The Uruguay seed sector is seeking closer cooperation with European breeders as discussions around New Genomic Techniques, market access and intellectual property evolve. URUPOV Executive Director Diego Risso explains what both regions can learn from each other, particularly about plant breeders' ri
Breeding for Automation
Partner Content on 10/26/2026
Vegetable harvesting automation is transforming how breeders develop crops for the future. Rijk Zwaan explains how genetics, artificial intelligence and collaboration with machinery developers are helping create vegetable varieties suited to automated harvesting while maintaining crop quality, produ