Why the Seed Industry Has a Stake in the Future of Global Trade
Madeleine Baerg - Seed World Executive VP - Operations on 06/22/2026
WTO agriculture leader Edwini Kessie discusses trade fragmentation, food security and why international collaboration remains essential for seed innovation.The post Why the Seed Industry Has a Stake in the Future of Global Trade appeared first on Seed World.WTO agriculture leader Edwini Kessie expla
EU Seed Legislation Modernised Under New PRM Rules
Seed World Staff on 06/22/2026
A new EU seed legislation framework aims to modernise plant reproductive material rules while maintaining core quality, variety registration and market access principles. Euroseeds says the agreement balances flexibility for specific operators and markets with oversight in the Common Market.The post
Crop Disease Resistance Gene Targets Two Pathogens
Seed World Staff on 06/22/2026
New research shows how plant immune receptors can evolve through molecular mimicry, opening a potential path to more durable disease resistance in cereal crops. Scientists have found new evidence showing how plant immune receptors can evolve to recognize disease threats by mimicking the targets that
Young Professionals and Influence in the Seed Sector
Madeleine Baerg - Seed World Executive VP - Operations on 06/22/2026
Young professionals are entering the seed sector at a time of rapid change. Mario González Azcárate of NGIN discusses how the next generation can help shape leadership, innovation and the future of agriculture.The post Young Professionals and Influence in the Seed Sector appeared first on Seed World
Plant DNA Repair Discovery Could Help Future Crops
Seed World Staff on 06/19/2026
Salk Institute researchers have identified a plant-specific DNA repair protein called YAF9B that helps protect growth tissues after DNA damage. The discovery may support future advances in crop resilience, stress tolerance and more precise genome editing.The post Plant DNA Repair Discovery Could Hel
Wild Maize Gene Could Help Boost Maize Protein
Seed World Staff on 06/19/2026
Chinese researchers have identified a teosinte gene that could help breeders raise maize protein levels in modern corn. The discovery may support development of higher-protein maize varieties without reducing grain yield.The post Wild Maize Gene Could Help Boost Maize Protein appeared first on Seed
Concepts For Your Seeds
Seed World Staff on 06/18/2026
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
Seed Priming Boosts Crop Resistance to Pests
Seed World Staff on 06/18/2026
Seed priming with methyl jasmonate, a natural plant defense molecule, may help crops resist insect and mite damage without slowing growth. The findings point to a potential tool for more sustainable crop protection.The post Seed Priming Boosts Crop Resistance to Pests appeared first on Seed World.Se
Svalbard Seed Vault Surpasses 1.4M Seed Samples
Seed World Staff on 06/18/2026
The Svalbard Seed Vault has surpassed 1.4 million seed samples after receiving 15,387 new deposits from 11 genebanks during its second opening of 2026, including first-time contributions from Burkina Faso and Niger.The post Svalbard Seed Vault Surpasses 1.4M Seed Samples appeared first on Seed World
EU Agri-Food Coalition Welcomes NGT Regulation
Seed World Staff on 06/17/2026
A coalition of 30 European agri-food value chain organisations welcomes the NGT Regulation, calling it a major milestone for plant breeding innovation, sustainability and food security across Europe.The post EU Agri-Food Coalition Welcomes NGT Regulation appeared first on Seed World.New framework ma
On-Farm Experimentation Turns Fields Into Labs
Seed World Staff on 06/17/2026
On-farm experimentation is expanding agronomic research beyond controlled plots and into working fields. Takashi Tanaka’s review explores how advanced analytics, machine learning and farmer-generated data can improve decisions while avoiding misleading conclusions.The post On-Farm Experimentation Tu
What’s Next for Global Seed Testing? Three Conversations Shaping ISTA 2026
Madeleine Baerg - Seed World Executive VP - Operations on 06/17/2026
ISTA 2026 will bring seed testing professionals, regulators and industry leaders to Calgary to discuss global seed movement, accreditation, AI and emerging technologies. ISTA President Ernest Young shares the key conversations shaping the meeting.The post What’s Next for Global Seed Testing? Three C
From Seed Innovation to Grower ROI: Closing the On-Farm Gap
Madeleine Baerg - Seed World Executive VP - Operations on 06/17/2026
Seed technology often performs well in trials but faces new challenges on the farm. Emilhano Lima of Syngenta explains how field validation, grower collaboration and implementation support help turn innovation into measurable results.The post From Seed Innovation to Grower ROI: Closing the On-Farm G
EU Committee Vote Advances New Genomic Techniques Rules
Seed World Staff on 06/16/2026
COMENVI voted in favour of the trilogue compromise on New Genomic Techniques, bringing the EU closer to a framework for innovative plant breeding. Euroseeds says the agreement could support farmers, breeders, food security and sustainability.The post EU Committee Vote Advances New Genomic Techniques
Wheat Roots Could Help Crops Use Nitrogen More Efficiently
Seed World Staff on 06/16/2026
BNI wheat research at AU Flakkebjerg is revealing how root compounds may help cereal crops use nitrogen more efficiently. The work could support future wheat varieties that maintain yield with less fertiliser and lower nitrogen losses.The post Wheat Roots Could Help Crops Use Nitrogen More Efficient
Drought May Reduce Crops’ Iron Uptake
Seed World Staff on 06/16/2026
University of Calgary research suggests drought stress may reduce iron uptake in crops such as canola, rice and tomatoes. The findings point to a possible link between dry conditions, plant-microbe interactions and crop nutritional quality.The post Drought May Reduce Crops’ Iron Uptake appeared firs
Hybrid True Potato Seed Variety Registered in Netherlands
Seed World Staff on 06/15/2026
Solynta’s SOLHY019 has been added to the Dutch National Variety Register, marking the first registration of a diploid hybrid true potato seed variety in the Netherlands. The company says the approval supports broader international market access.The post Hybrid True Potato Seed Variety Registered in
Andalusia Offers Organic Farming Lessons for Europe
Seed World Staff on 06/15/2026
A University of Córdoba study finds organic farming decisions in Andalusia are shaped by profitability, environmental values and social responsibility. The findings may help guide European policies aimed at expanding organic agriculture by 2030.The post Andalusia Offers Organic Farming Lessons for E
European Project Targets Crop Pest Threats with New Decision-Making Platform
Seed World Staff on 06/11/2026
PhytoPRISM, a €6 million EU Horizon project led by the University of Warwick, will develop a platform to help Europe coordinate responses to agricultural and forest pest invasions. The project brings together 15 institutions and stakeholders from eight countries.The post European Project Targets Cro
The Next Breeding Breakthrough Could Come From a Variety Nobody Uses Anymore
Madeleine Baerg - Seed World Executive VP - Operations on 06/10/2026
Stefan Schmitz, Executive Director of the Crop Trust, makes the case that gene banks and crop genetic diversity — including wild relatives and forgotten varieties — are a foundational resource for the next generation of plant breeding innovation.The post The Next Breeding Breakthrough Could Come Fro
Crop Microbiome Study Shows Plants Select Microbes
Seed World Staff on 06/10/2026
A new crop microbiome study shows that crop species, rather than soil type, primarily determines the beneficial functions provided by root-associated microbes. Researchers say the findings could support microbial inoculants and microbiome-assisted breeding for sustainable agriculture.The post Crop M
Euroseeds Raises EUDR Concerns for Soybean Seeds
Seed World Staff on 06/10/2026
Euroseeds is calling on the European Commission to exempt certified soybean seeds for sowing from the EU Deforestation Regulation. The organization says their inclusion would burden the seed sector without advancing the Regulation’s environmental objectives.The post Euroseeds Raises EUDR Concerns fo
Agri-Food Sector Seeks Strategic Role in EU Fund
Seed World Staff on 06/10/2026
The agri-food sector is urging EU policymakers to recognise agriculture, aquaculture and food systems as strategic areas within the future European Competitiveness Fund and Horizon Europe. Signatories say dedicated research and innovation funding is essential for resilience, sustainability and compe
Organic Farming Could Help Crops Resist Drought
Seed World Staff on 06/09/2026
Organic farming may help crops resist drought by enriching beneficial soil bacteria linked to plant resilience.The post Organic Farming Could Help Crops Resist Drought appeared first on Seed World.Long-term organic management may enrich beneficial soil bacteria that help plants cope with drought str