Malin Nilsson reflects on taking over as secretary general of SVUF, the distinctive needs of Sweden’s seed sector, and the European policy issues shaping plant breeding, farm saved seed and variety protection.The post Malin Nilsson Takes the Lead at Sweden’s SVUF appeared first on Seed World.From fa
China EDV system implementation has begun with MARA publishing the country’s first agricultural plant EDV catalogue. The framework covers 10 crops and includes determination guidelines, crop-specific thresholds and recommended testing institutions.The post China EDV System Begins With First 10 Crops
EU seed trade could benefit from recent EU trade agreements with Mercosur, Australia, India, Indonesia and Mexico. For plant breeders and seed companies, the real impact will depend on phytosanitary rules, customs procedures, IP protection and practical implementation.The post EU Seed Trade Looks to
Cover crops are emerging as a practical link between regenerative agriculture and the seed sector. As farmers focus more on soil health, rotations and input efficiency, seed companies may find new opportunities in locally adapted genetics, mixtures and agronomic support.The post Seed Sector 2045: Co
The European Commission has removed soybean seeds EUDR coverage after recognising that seeds for sowing move through a separate, highly controlled value chain with negligible trade volumes and distinct certification, testing and traceability systems.The post Commission Excludes Soybean Seeds from EU
Austria has begun construction of a new AGES research station in Großnondorf to evaluate climate-resilient crops under dry conditions. The site will support variety testing, drought stress research and climate-adapted plant breeding.The post Austria Builds Research Station for Climate-Resilient Crop
Euroseeds says the European Parliament’s rejection of the soybean oil ILUC proposal is an important step for Europe’s soy value chain, protein crop ambitions and breeding investment, though the policy file now returns to the Commission.The post Euroseeds Welcomes EP Rejection of High ILUC Soybean Oi
Low-input farming is becoming a strategic priority for European seed companies as farmers face tighter input constraints, reduced plant protection options and rising biodiversity expectations. The shift is increasing demand for varieties with nutrient-use efficiency, durable resistance and stronger
HARVEST will bring together more than 60 participants from 19 countries to make agricultural data AI-ready for crop breeding, research and farm decision-making. The European initiative will use barley as a model crop to improve data integration and climate resilience.The post HARVEST Aims to Make Ag
Euroseeds has named 10 finalists for the Euroseeds InnovAction Stage at its 2026 Congress in Valencia. The selected companies will present seed treatment, enhancement, biological input and crop resilience technologies to the European and international seed community.The post Euroseeds Names 2026 Inn
Euroseeds has joined 39 European agri-food organisations in urging policymakers to keep agriculture and food central to the European Competitiveness Fund for 2028–2034, citing the sector’s role in security, resilience, innovation and economic growth.The post Euroseeds Urges Agri-Food Role in EU Fund
The European Commission has excluded soybean seed for sowing from the EU Deforestation Regulation. Euroseeds says the decision provides legal certainty for breeders, supports variety development and helps strengthen European plant protein production.The post EU Excludes Soybean Seed from Deforestati
Climate adaptation is becoming a central priority for plant breeding as weather extremes reshape crop performance. The seed sector is responding with resilience traits, expanded testing, genomic tools and new strategies for stable yields under unpredictable conditions.The post The Seed Sector 2045:
Euroseeds has appointed Christophe Gaillochet as its new manager of plant breeding innovation. He brings experience in plant molecular biology, biotechnology and genome editing from academic, startup and seed industry roles.The post Euroseeds Names Plant Breeding Innovation Manager appeared first on
Ukraine has become the International Treaty’s 156th Contracting Party, strengthening its access to global plant genetic resources as the country works to protect seed collections, restore breeding capacity and rebuild agricultural resilience.The post Ukraine Joins International Treaty on Plant Genet
Seed Sector 2045 is a new editorial series exploring the trends shaping plant breeding and the seed sector over the next two decades, from climate adaptation and gene editing to AI, regulation, public trust and new business models.The post Seed Sector 2045: Future of Plant Breeding in Europe appeare
The James Hutton Institute has joined PhenomUK, a £35 million UKRI-backed programme designed to strengthen national crop phenotyping capacity. The six-year initiative will support resilient crop development through advanced imaging, automation, controlled environments and field-based evaluation.The
The British Society of Plant Breeders is marking 60 years of supporting plant breeding in the UK, celebrating advances in crop improvement, industry collaboration and the role of innovation in strengthening agriculture and food security.The post BSPB Celebrates 60 Years of Plant Breeding Progress ap
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
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
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
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
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
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
