Computomics & ARC Centre of Excellence for Plant Success Collaborate to Advance Plant Breeding with Machine Learning Methods
Registrations Officially Open for the #Euroseeds2024 Congress
Compiled by Staff on 04/05/2024

Registrations Officially Open for the #Euroseeds2024 Congress

After the remarkable turnout of more than 1,300 attendees from around the world at the Euroseeds annual meeting in Malta last year, Euroseeds is looking to aim even higher with your participation to surpass this achievement!The annual meeting this year will be held in the city of the ‘Little Mermaid

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Investing in CRISPR for Crops of the Future: What We Heard at World Agri-Tech
Madeleine Baerg on 03/28/2024

Investing in CRISPR for Crops of the Future: What We Heard at World Agri-Tech

Has CRISPR fully delivered on its potential? What should we expect ahead? Syngenta's Gusui Wu tackled these questions at World Agri-Tech in San Francisco.The post Investing in CRISPR for Crops of the Future: What We Heard at World Agri-Tech appeared first on Seed World.Over the past 10 years, there

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Poland the Largest Producer of Pumpkins in the EU
Compiled by Staff on 03/07/2024

Poland the Largest Producer of Pumpkins in the EU

The increase in the cultivation area of pumpkins in Poland from 1.1 thousand hectares to 8.9 thousand hectares between 2014 and 2022, as reported by Eurostat data, represents a substantial growth in pumpkin farming. The domestic harvest of pumpkins soared from 48,000 tonnes in 2014 to approximately

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Lower Export Volume and Higher Prices Lead to Limited Agricultural Export Growth
Compiled by Staff on 03/05/2024

Lower Export Volume and Higher Prices Lead to Limited Agricultural Export Growth

In 2023, Dutch exports of agricultural goods, including both primary unprocessed goods and secondary processed goods, reached an estimated 123.8 billion euros, reflecting a modest growth rate of 1.6% compared to 2022, according to a press release from Wageningen University and Research. Dutch agricu

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Join Our Growing Team
Compiled by Staff on 02/25/2024

Join Our Growing Team

JOB TITLE: Business Development Manager – EMEA RegionFUNCTION: Business DevelopmentREPORTING TO: Vice President of Sales & MarketingJOB LEVEL: Mid-Level – 4-5 Years of relevant experience in the seed or agriculture sectorLOCATIONS: Based in Europe (EMEA region), remoteABOUT US:Seed World Group (SWG)

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Germains Seed Technology Names Paul Van Den Wijngaard European Head of R&D
Compiled by Staff on 02/23/2024

Germains Seed Technology Names Paul Van Den Wijngaard European Head of R&D

Paul van den Wijngaard Germains Seed Technology, a player in seed technology and an ABF (Associated British Foods plc) company, announced the appointment of Paul van den Wijngaard as the European Head of Research and Development (R&D), according to a press release. In this role, van den Wijngaard w

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Royal HZPC Group Reports CEO Change
Compiled by Staff on 02/20/2024

Royal HZPC Group Reports CEO Change

Potato breeding company Royal HZPC Group announced Gerard Backx, CEO of Royal HZPC Group, is stepping down from the breeding company. Hans Huistra, COO of Meatable will take over Gerard’s role as of Sept. 1, 2024, according to a press release.Gerard Backx expressed to the Supervisory Board (SB) his

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U.S. District Court Rules EPA’s Approval of Dicamba Unlawful
Aimee Nielson on 02/09/2024

U.S. District Court Rules EPA’s Approval of Dicamba Unlawful

Agricultural Retailer’s Association President and CEO Daren Coppock talks about how the decision could impact the seed industryThe U.S. District Court of Arizona ruled that the EPA’s approval of dicamba for use on dicamba-tolerant soybeans and cotton was unlawful, effectively canceling the 2020 regi

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Better Strawberries Thanks to CRISPR Breakthrough
Compiled by Staff on 02/09/2024

Better Strawberries Thanks to CRISPR Breakthrough

Netherlands-based company announces the inaugural regeneration of strawberries from gene-edited individual cells.Hudson River Biotechnology (HRB), headquartered in Wageningen, The Netherlands, announced the first successful regeneration of strawberry plants from gene-edited single cells, utilizing i

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How Antoine Bernet is Bridging Borders and Crops for Bayer
Marc Zienkiewicz on 02/07/2024

How Antoine Bernet is Bridging Borders and Crops for Bayer

From France to Denmark to Poland and now to Canada, Antoine Bernet has a singular vision: to cultivate success for Bayer’s customers and to use his cross-country knowledge to do it.He’s spent the past seven months hitting the ground running in his new role as country division head for Bayer Crop Sci

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Four Quarters of ISF, and Onwards to the Fifth
Niels Louwaars on 02/02/2024

Four Quarters of ISF, and Onwards to the Fifth

Part 1: 1924-2000WHY IT MATTERS: The International Seed Federation (ISF) celebrates 100 years of operation in 2024. The centennial anniversary is an excellent opportunity to look at the future of ISF. Looking at the past can sometimes help. So, let’s have a look at how the Fédération Internationale

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Novozymes and Chr. Hansen Combine to Create Novonesis
Compiled by Staff on 02/01/2024

Novozymes and Chr. Hansen Combine to Create Novonesis

On Jan. 29, 2024, Novozymes and Chr. Hansen successfully completed their merging, resulting in a new, combined biosolutions company named Novonesis, according to a press release.Novonesis brings together a global team of 10,000 employees across 30 different industries, including agriculture. Novones

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APSA Introduces New Executive Director
Compiled by Staff on 01/31/2024

APSA Introduces New Executive Director

The Asia and Pacific Seed Alliance (APSA) has introduced its new executive director, Francine Sayoc, who will officially take the organization’s reins effective Feb. 1. Sayoc brings significant experience to the role. Her most recent role was as the communications manager at the International Seed F

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What Does the Belgian Presidency Have in Store for Agriculture?
Tom Vandenkendelaere on 01/26/2024

What Does the Belgian Presidency Have in Store for Agriculture?

In recent years, we have felt the impact of a rapidly changing global environment. Our security is under pressure due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the flaring conflict in the Middle East, the tense relationship with China, economic uncertainty due to high energy prices and inflation — with al

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Corné van Beers Appointed New Director of Breeders Trust
Seed World Europe on 01/01/2024

Corné van Beers Appointed New Director of Breeders Trust

Corné van Beers was appointed as General Director of Breeders Trust Ltd company located in Brussels, as of 1 January 2024. Corné succeeds Geert Staring, who has reached his retirement age.Corné van Beers was appointed as General Director of Breeders Trust Ltd. on 1 January 2024.Breeders Trust was f

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From Eradication to Mitigation
Marcel Bruins on 12/28/2023

From Eradication to Mitigation

Learn how Europe is transitioning from eradication to mitigation strategies for controlling the spread of infectious diseases. Understand the implications of this shift and the challenges it presents.The post From Eradication to Mitigation appeared first on Seed World.What is the best way forward in

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If the Future Could Whisper, What Would It Say? CRISPR!
Oana Dima on 12/28/2023

If the Future Could Whisper, What Would It Say? CRISPR!

Explore the potential of CRISPR technology and its implications for the future with this thought-provoking article. Learn how this revolutionary technology could shape our world.The post If the Future Could Whisper, What Would It Say? CRISPR! appeared first on Seed World.New interactive, open-access

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Cracking the Tombstone – Did Common Sense Prevail?
Marcel Bruins on 12/28/2023

Cracking the Tombstone – Did Common Sense Prevail?

Did common sense prevail when cracking the Tombstone? Read this article to find out the answer and learn more about the history of the Tombstone and the events that led to its cracking.The post Cracking the Tombstone – Did Common Sense Prevail? appeared first on Seed World.Lo and behold, the long-aw

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Crystal Crop Protection Limited and KeyGene Sign MoU for Tech Partnership
Rebecca Carmeli-Peslak on 12/28/2023

Crystal Crop Protection Limited and KeyGene Sign MoU for Tech Partnership

Crystal Crop Protection and KeyGene partner to develop innovative agri-tech solutions. MOU signed to create sustainable, efficient farming solutions.The post Crystal Crop Protection Limited and KeyGene Sign MoU for Tech Partnership appeared first on Seed World.Crystal Crop Protection Limited and Key

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EU and UK Reach Agreement on Horizon Europe
Rebecca Carmeli-Peslak on 12/28/2023

EU and UK Reach Agreement on Horizon Europe

EU and UK reach agreement on Horizon Europe: UK to participate in €95bn research and innovation programme. 105 characters: UK to join €95bn Horizon Europe research & innovation programme, EU & UK reach agreement.The post EU and UK Reach Agreement on Horizon Europe appeared first on Seed World.The Eu

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The Big Reveal is Here!
Shawn Brook on 12/27/2023

The Big Reveal is Here!

Seed World Europe wishes you happy holidays. And while you’re having a great time with your families and friends over the holidays, there may be moments you’d like to take a break and escape with a bit of good reading. Check out our daily postings of content from the past year.Editor’s Note: THE BIG

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Agricultural Crops Licensing Platform (ACLP) Now Launched!
Marcel Bruins on 12/22/2023

Agricultural Crops Licensing Platform (ACLP) Now Launched!

Seed World Europe wishes you happy holidays. And while you’re having a great time with your families and friends over the holidays, there may be moments you’d like to take a break and escape with a bit of good reading. Check out our daily postings of content from the past year.Editor’s Note: ACLP NO

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