Pollination Takes Flight – Polyfly on Winning Runner-Up at InnovAction 2025
Seed World Staff on 11/04/2025

Pollination Takes Flight – Polyfly on Winning Runner-Up at InnovAction 2025

Spanish startup Polyfly is revolutionizing pollination by industrializing hoverflies as natural, eco-friendly pollinators. Led by CEO Marc Vaez-Olivera, the company’s sustainable innovation — runner-up at the 2025 Euroseeds InnovAction Awards — is transforming how Europe’s seed and horticulture sect

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Decades of Discovery Pay Off as phenoLytics Takes Top Prize at InnovAction 2025
Seed World Staff on 11/04/2025

Decades of Discovery Pay Off as phenoLytics Takes Top Prize at InnovAction 2025

Germany’s phenoLytics (SeedTelligence) is revolutionizing digital phenotyping with 3D imaging and big data analytics. Led by Dr. Antje and Dr. Johannes Wolff, the company’s breakthrough technology — winner of the 2025 Euroseeds InnovAction Stage — is driving faster, smarter, and more scalable plant

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Growing Seed Partnerships with Europe’s Eastern Neighbours
Seed World Staff on 11/04/2025

Growing Seed Partnerships with Europe’s Eastern Neighbours

Europe’s seed industry can thrive through stronger East-West cooperation built on trade, trust, and transformation. In this exclusive interview, Euroseeds Board Member Josef Fraundorfer highlights how openness and collaboration — especially amid challenges like the Ukraine conflict — can unite and s

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INRAE Signs Seven Deals in China to Boost Scientific Cooperation
Seed World Staff on 10/28/2025

INRAE Signs Seven Deals in China to Boost Scientific Cooperation

During a visit to China, INRAE signed seven new scientific agreements with top Chinese institutions to strengthen collaboration in carbon neutrality, agroecology, biodiversity, plant genetics, nutrition, and sustainable livestock farming. The visit also marked the opening of a joint INRAE–CIRAD offi

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And the 2025 Euroseeds InnovAction Awards Go To…
Seed World Staff on 10/22/2025

And the 2025 Euroseeds InnovAction Awards Go To…

After two days of intense pitching, the Euroseeds InnovAction Stage crowned three groundbreaking technologies redefining the seed value chain. More than 20 applications. Eight spectacular finalists. One powerful message: the […]The post And the 2025 Euroseeds InnovAction Awards Go To… appeared first

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European Seed Sector Endorses an EU-UK Regulatory Alignment at Euroseeds2025 Congress
Seed World Staff on 10/22/2025

European Seed Sector Endorses an EU-UK Regulatory Alignment at Euroseeds2025 Congress

At the Euroseeds2025 Congress in Edinburgh, industry and policymakers urged closer EU–UK regulatory alignment to ease post-Brexit seed trade barriers. A proposed SPS Agreement would streamline seed movement, harmonize rules, and support innovation.The post European Seed Sector Endorses an EU-UK Regu

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Growing What Lasts: How Sustainability Became Smart Strategy
Seed World Staff on 10/21/2025

Growing What Lasts: How Sustainability Became Smart Strategy

With more than three decades in the vegetable seed sector, Eduard shares how the meaning of sustainability has evolved — from environmental ‘nice-to-have’ to a key driver of resilience, purpose, and long-term value for farmers and society. Join us for a candid conversation about what sustainability

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Global Agri-Leaders Unite on Climate Action
Seed World Staff on 10/17/2025

Global Agri-Leaders Unite on Climate Action

The International Seed Federation and International Fresh Produce Association are partnering ahead of COP30 to showcase how innovation, collaboration, and smart policy can strengthen climate-resilient, sustainable agri-food systems from seed to shelf.The post Global Agri-Leaders Unite on Climate Act

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Countdown to Euroseeds
Seed World Staff on 10/17/2025

Countdown to Euroseeds

The final countdown is on! With just days until the Euroseeds Congress in Edinburgh, Euroseeds President Søren Halbye shares what makes this year’s event one to watch.From policy debates to the InnovAction Stage, Euroseeds 2025 is set to bring the "who’s who" of the European seed sector together und

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Seeds of Responsibility: Cultivating a Sustainable Future from the Ground Up
Madeleine Baerg and Marcel Bruins on 10/17/2025

Seeds of Responsibility: Cultivating a Sustainable Future from the Ground Up

For more than a century, Semillas Fitó has been at the heart of Mediterranean agriculture — breeding varieties that thrive in one of the world’s most demanding climates. Today, as sustainability becomes as essential as yield, the company faces the challenge of doing both: producing more with less, w

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Corteva is Splitting in Two — and Betting That Farmers, Shareholders, and Science Will All Win
Marc Zienkiewicz - Seed World Canada Senior Editor on 10/01/2025

Corteva is Splitting in Two — and Betting That Farmers, Shareholders, and Science Will All Win

Its spinoff company is positioning itself as an “unrivaled innovator” in seed, leaning on Pioneer’s deep roots in farmer loyaltyThe post Corteva is Splitting in Two — and Betting That Farmers, Shareholders, and Science Will All Win appeared first on Seed World.

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When Red Tape Chokes Green Progress
Marcel Bruins - Seed World Europe Editorial Director on 09/29/2025

When Red Tape Chokes Green Progress

Europe’s slow approval process for crop protection products — often 8–12 years — delays sustainable innovation and limits farmers’ tools. This slows adoption of greener practices, reduces resilience, and raises costs. Streamlined, faster approvals are essential to meet climate goals and support mode

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UK Vertical Farms Boost Yields but Raise Carbon Footprint
Seed World Staff on 09/25/2025

UK Vertical Farms Boost Yields but Raise Carbon Footprint

Vertical farming can greatly boost lettuce yields and cut water use but currently has a higher carbon footprint than field-grown UK lettuce. Energy demands and materials like jute plugs drive much of its emissions, though alternatives could reduce impact. Researchers say innovations in efficiency an

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Climate, Crisis, and Crops: Why Gene and Seed Banks are More Essential Than Ever
Seed World Staff on 09/24/2025

Climate, Crisis, and Crops: Why Gene and Seed Banks are More Essential Than Ever

Deep in the Arctic, the Svalbard Global Seed Vault safeguards over a million seeds, symbolizing global efforts to preserve plant biodiversity. Plant researcher Fiona Hay has dedicated her career to improving seed storage, longevity, and accessibility across international seed and gene banks. These b

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Report: Cultivation and Chain Development Of Novel Crops in Ukraine
Seed World Staff on 09/17/2025

Report: Cultivation and Chain Development Of Novel Crops in Ukraine

A new report highlights opportunities for Dutch-Ukrainian collaboration in agriculture, focusing on novel crop cultivation and supply chain development. Dutch expertise in precision farming, soil analysis, and post-harvest solutions could help modernize Ukrainian agriculture despite challenges from

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Federico Vittorio Pisani Joins Euroseeds as Manager Development Cooperation and Genetic Resources
Marcel Bruins - Seed World Europe Editorial Director on 09/15/2025

Federico Vittorio Pisani Joins Euroseeds as Manager Development Cooperation and Genetic Resources

Federico Vittorio Pisani has joined Euroseeds as Manager of Development Cooperation and Genetic Resources, bringing extensive experience in bridging policy, innovation, and international collaboration.The post Federico Vittorio Pisani Joins Euroseeds as Manager Development Cooperation and Genetic Re

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Yasmine Ambrogio to Lead Research Policy and Project Coordination at Euroseeds
Marcel Bruins - Seed World Europe Editorial Director on 09/10/2025

Yasmine Ambrogio to Lead Research Policy and Project Coordination at Euroseeds

Yasmine Ambrogio joins Euroseeds as Manager of Research Projects and Policy, bringing expertise in food law, sustainability, and regulatory frameworks. She will help integrate legal insights into seed research, enhance Horizon Europe project engagement, and bridge science with policy, supporting inn

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Seed Meets Technology 2025: Innovation and Career Opportunities
Seed World Staff on 09/04/2025

Seed Meets Technology 2025: Innovation and Career Opportunities

From 23 to 25 September 2025, Seed Meets Technology will be held in Seed Valley, the Netherlands. The event provides a forum for developments in seed and coating technology, breeding support, sustainable […]The post Seed Meets Technology 2025: Innovation and Career Opportunities appeared first on S

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Branislava Popov to Drive Variety Registration and Seed Marketing at Euroseeds
Marcel Bruins - Seed World Europe Editorial Director on 09/03/2025

Branislava Popov to Drive Variety Registration and Seed Marketing at Euroseeds

Seed World Europe spoke with Branislava Popov about her new role at Euroseeds, tackling seed marketing and certification challenges across EU Member States, and what inspired her career in seeds and variety registration.The post Branislava Popov to Drive Variety Registration and Seed Marketing at Eu

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Denmark’s EU Council Presidency Puts PRM and NGT in the Spotlight
Nils Elmegaard - Chief Consultant at the Danish Seed Council on 08/12/2025

Denmark’s EU Council Presidency Puts PRM and NGT in the Spotlight

On July 1, 2025, Denmark began its EU Council presidency, focusing on defence, trade, climate, and key seed-sector files like Plant Reproductive Material and New Genomic Techniques regulations.The post Denmark’s EU Council Presidency Puts PRM and NGT in the Spotlight appeared first on Seed World.

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E-commerce, Opportunities and (Many) Risks for the Seed Sector
Franco Brazzabeni – Seed World Columnist on 08/08/2025

E-commerce, Opportunities and (Many) Risks for the Seed Sector

E-commerce—buying and selling products online via websites, apps, or marketplaces—has grown rapidly since 2000, offering opportunities but also risks for sectors like the seed industry, with transactions spanning B2B, B2C, and peer-to-peer across countries.The post E-commerce, Opportunities and (Man

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