Ukraine’s New GM Traceability Law Takes Shape

Seed World Staff on 06/01/2026

Ukraine’s GM traceability law will align seed, crop and product rules with EU standards ahead of its August 2026 rollout.The post Ukraine’s New GM Traceability Law Takes Shape appeared first on Seed World.Ukraine is bringing its legislation into line with EU standards by consolidating relevant direc

ISTA 2026: Seed Testing’s Biggest Annual Event is Heading to Calgary

Madeleine Baerg - Seed World Executive VP - Operations on 05/29/2026

From June 22–25, ISTA 2026 will bring together seed testing professionals, technical experts, regulators, and industry leaders from around the world to discuss the issues shaping global seed movement, market access, harmonization, and emerging technologies in seed testing. In the interview above, In

3D-Printed Technology Sheds Light on Fungal Highways in Wheat Crops

Seed World Staff on 05/29/2026

Researchers developed low-cost 3D-printed devices to study bacterial movement along fungal “highways” in soil and plants. Created by Rothamsted Research and collaborators, the scalable platform reveals how fungal networks transport bacteria under varying conditions, improving understanding of microb

European Commission Proposes Fertiliser Action Plan for Farmers

Seed World Staff on 05/28/2026

The European Commission has proposed a fertiliser action plan to support farmers, boost domestic production and improve Europe’s food security.The post European Commission Proposes Fertiliser Action Plan for Farmers appeared first on Seed World.Farmers across Europe are facing growing pressure from

Euroseeds 2026 Preview: Policy, Innovation & Global Stakes

Madeleine Baerg - Seed World Executive VP - Operations on 05/28/2026

Euroseeds Congress 2026 in Valencia will spotlight EU policy, innovation, global seed regions and the future of the industry.The post Euroseeds 2026 Preview: Policy, Innovation & Global Stakes appeared first on Seed World.With major seed sector events competing for attention in 2026, what makes Euro

Why Plant Breeding Persistence Matters in Seeds

Marcel Bruins - Seed World Europe Editorial Director on 05/27/2026

Plant breeding requires patience, discipline and long-term learning to develop better varieties and stronger seed sector leadership.The post Why Plant Breeding Persistence Matters in Seeds appeared first on Seed World.From developing new varieties to building stronger companies, real progress often

AI Model Predicts Tomato Virus Severity With 100% Accuracy

Seed World Staff on 05/27/2026

DeepTYLCV, developed at Sungkyunkwan University, uses artificial intelligence and viral genome sequence data to predict tomato yellow leaf curl virus virulence. Published in Plant Communications, the model identifies mild and severe TYLCV strains before field symptoms appear, supporting early diseas

They Went on Vacation and Bought a Seed Company?! | The Fusion Seed Story

Madeleine Baerg - Seed World Executive VP - Operations on 05/26/2026

While on vacation in Hawaii, Chad and Sherry Goldsmith made a life-changing decision to buy a seed company. That leap became Fusion Seeds.The post They Went on Vacation and Bought a Seed Company?! | The Fusion Seed Story appeared first on Seed World.Chad and Sherry Goldsmith reveal how a life-changi

New Discovery Reveals How Crops Detect Stress and Disease

Seed World Staff on 05/26/2026

Researchers in Japan have discovered a copper-dependent hydrogen peroxide sensing system in plants, reshaping understanding of crop stress signaling and immunity. Published in Nature Communications, the study shows CARD1/HPCA1 detects H₂O₂ through metal-based redox chemistry, offering new insights f

WSC26: The Race for Faster Seed Innovation is Driving Companies to Chile

Madeleine Baerg - Seed World Executive VP - Operations on 05/25/2026

In today’s seed sector, speed is a critical competitive advantage. Chile is increasingly positioning itself as a key facilitator in that race.At World Seed Congress 2026 in Lisbon, ANPROS Executive Director, Mario Schindler, and Executive Manager, Basilio Rojas, spoke about why international seed co

Michael Keller Honoured with Global Unity Award in Lisbon

Madeleine Baerg - Seed World Executive VP - Operations on 05/25/2026

Michael Keller, Secretary General of the International Seed Federation, received Seed World Group’s 2025 Global Unity Award at World Seed Congress in Lisbon. The award recognizes Keller’s leadership, collaboration, and global influence in connecting seed associations, companies, policymakers, and fo

WSC26: Seed’s Future Depends on Food System Thinking

Madeleine Baerg - Seed World Executive VP - Operations on 05/25/2026

World Seed Congress 2026 in Lisbon highlighted the seed sector’s growing role in global food systems. ISF Value Chain Coordination Group Chair Eduard Fito discusses sustainability, regulation, innovation, public trust, food security, and the need for stronger collaboration across agriculture, policy

WSC26: ISF Secretary General on the Future of the Global Seed Sector

Madeleine Baerg - Seed World Executive VP - Operations on 05/25/2026

World Seed Congress 2026 in Lisbon united more than 1,800 delegates from 80 countries to address the future of agriculture. In an exclusive interview, ISF Secretary General Michael Keller discusses global seed sector collaboration, food security, innovation, intellectual property, seed movement, gen

Seed World Announces Winner of €10,000 Advertising Prize

Madeleine Baerg - Seed World Executive VP - Operations on 05/25/2026

At this year’s World Seed Congress in Lisbon, Seed World invited the global seed community to answer one big question for a chance to win €10,000 in advertising: what’s one thing the seed sector isn’t paying enough attention to right now?”The goal was simple: to spark conversation. Throughout the Co

Rothamsted Launches UK’s First Field Trial Under New PBO Rules

Seed World Staff on 05/24/2026

Rothamsted Research has planted the UK’s first crop under a Precision Bred Organism Release Notice, marking a milestone for gene-edited field trials. The CRISPR-Cas9 Camelina sativa trial will test increased seed size, yield and oil content, supporting future oilseed crop innovation, sustainable agr

European Commission Adopts Fertiliser Action Plan to Support Farmers and Strengthen EU Supply Security

Seed World Staff on 05/22/2026

European Commission’s Fertiliser Action Plan aims to ease rising fertiliser costs, improve supply security, support farmers, and strengthen domestic production. The initiative promotes bio-based, low-carbon and circular fertilisers, while reducing import reliance. Measures include CAP flexibility, m

Concepts For Your Seeds

Seed World Staff on 05/21/2026

For over 40 years, SATEC® has provided high-quality seed treatment solutions—from pelleting to coating—serving agriculture, vegetables, ornamentals, and forestry with German-engineered equipment.The post Concepts For Your Seeds appeared first on Seed World.For more than 40 years, SATEC® has offered

Putting Concerns About Glyphosate into Perspective

Joe Schwarcz - Seed World Columnist on 05/21/2026

Joe Schwarcz examines the long-running glyphosate controversy, arguing that trace dietary residues in food pose no meaningful health risk to consumers. Reviewing decades of studies, he distinguishes hazard from real-world risk and notes that evidence linking glyphosate to cancer is weak, especially

ISF Awards Lifetime Honorary Membership to ANPROS Director Mario Schindler

Seed World Staff on 05/20/2026

ISF awarded ANPROS Executive Director Mario Schindler Lifetime Honorary Membership for his outstanding contributions to the global seed industry. The rare honor, granted to only 20 people since 1996, recognizes Schindler’s leadership in innovation, regulation, plant breeding, intellectual property a

Scientists Decode Crop Stress Signals Linked to Climate Resilience

Seed World Staff on 05/20/2026

New research from ISTA shows that plants use two parallel cAMP signaling pathways to manage normal cell functions and stress responses. The discovery could help scientists better understand plant resilience and support future crop development for changing climates.The post Scientists Decode Crop Str

Strategy Creates Momentum. Planning Creates Motion.

Shawn Brook - Seed World Group President on 05/20/2026

Strong strategy separates motion from momentum. In the seed industry, organizations often confuse planning with strategy, creating activity without alignment. This article explains why clear purpose, positioning and value differentiation must come before execution, helping seed companies align teams

ISF Launches New Global Guidelines on Social Rights and Ethical Seed Production

Seed World Staff on 05/20/2026

The International Seed Federation (ISF) has launched new voluntary guidelines to help seed companies, growers, and suppliers strengthen social rights and ethical practices in seed production. Released at the ISF World Seed Congress 2026, the guidance covers labor rights, health and safety, responsib

Canada Makes Its Case to Global Seed Investors

Aimee Nielson - Seed World U.S. Editor on 05/19/2026

At World Seed Congress, industry and government leaders explain why seed innovation in Canada is making the country a faster, more competitive destination.For years, Canada has offered international seed companies something highly valuable: stability.Strong research institutions, a trusted regulator

Unauthorized Plant Variety Propagation Faces Legal Crackdown After Spanish Court Rulings

Seed World Staff on 05/19/2026

Spanish court rulings warn horticulture companies that unauthorized propagation and sale of protected plant varieties can lead to criminal liability. Cases involving tomato grafting in Almería and onion seed extraction in Valencia reinforce breeder rights, highlighting the legal, economic and phytos