Member companies share their impression about CropLife International. Why It Matters: CropLife International (CLI) represents the world’s leading R&D companies – BASF, Bayer, Corteva Agriscience, FMC, Sumitomo Chemical, and Syngenta – who are actively working to address some of our world’s biggest c
WHY IT MATTERSCropLife International is the global voice and leading advocate for the plant science industry. The organization aims to champion innovative technologies that help farmers grow more food on less land and in a sustainable way. Representing six of the world’s leading multinational R&D co
As we prepare for for our Semi-Annual Meeting on Nov. 15 and 18, I think it’s important to highlight the theme, “Pressing for Progress.” We’ve been talking about it for a long time, but this year feels different. It’s not just about discussing ideas; it’s about seeking feedback, acting, and addressi
Asked to pinpoint the top two skills young plant breeders need, the consensus is clear as far as Corteva’s Global Talent Development Lead Klaus Koehler is concerned. He sat down with Seed World at the recent meeting of the National Association for Plant Breeding (NAPB) in St. Louis, MO.“Tenacity mig
Switzerland faces a significant demand for new, robust plant varieties with stable yields to promote sustainable agriculture, particularly in light of challenges such as climate change and emerging plant diseases. To enhance plant breeding and foster innovation in the country, organizations includin
In this interview, Marcel Bruins, Editorial Director of Seed World Europe, sits down with Cecile Collonier from the CPVO to discuss the groundbreaking INVITE project. With the project nearing its conclusion, Cecile shares the key achievements and how these innovations will benefit the entire seed se
In this interview, Seed World Europe’s Marcel Bruins talks with Vincent Descours, Seeds Managing Director at Eurofins Agroscience Services, and Simone Pizzagalli, CEO of Verdelab Bioscience, to discuss the recent acquisition of Verdelab Bioscience by Eurofins Agroscience Services. The conversation h
Welcome to the Euroseeds 2024 congress in Copenhagen!!! We hope you all had a safe trip to the Danish capital, and a good welcome evening last night. It is always great to catch up with friends and colleagues. For those who’d like to catch up on their Danish, here’s a few words to brush up on the l
SAA's Seed Congress of the Americas Offers Value for the World, says ISF's Michael Keller.The post SAA’s Seed Congress of the Americas Offers Value for the World appeared first on Seed World.One-minute perspective from ISF’s secretary general, Michael KellerWhy is the Seed Congress of the Americas i
Key takeaways from the contribution of seed to sustainable food systems in Africa workshop.Earlier this year in January, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Seed Schemes held a policy workshop on the contribution of seed to sustainable food systems in Africa. This worksh
Increasing yields, disease resistance, stress tolerance and improved food and feed quality have always been key goals for breeders and seem to become even more important. With climate change, farmers are facing critical challenges, for example, less water, less arable land, more extreme weather con
The country is gaining equivalence of seeds for oil crops, sugar beets and soybeans.Ukraine has been a powerful contributor to the global and European agricultural market for several decades. Beyond the sheer volume of agricultural products critical to the region’s food security, the quality of Ukra
As farmers face growing pressure to adapt to climate challenges, tools that simplify decision-making around sustainability are becoming essential. Kathryn Grant, who has been at the forefront of developing sustainability selection indexes at AbacusBio, believes we’re on the cusp of a significant shi
As the African Seed Trade Association (AFSTA) celebrates its sliver jubilee next year at its Annual Congress 2025, the AFSTA Management Board of Directors is happy to invite all to the Congress that will be held at Serena Kigali Hotel, Rwanda on March 3-5, 2025.AFSTA, a not-for-profit membership org
Dutch seed companies can now anticipate quicker approvals and less red tape when importing seed samples to Ukraine for research and breeding.The seed industry in Ukraine is primarily regulated by the Law of Ukraine On Seeds and Planting Material and the Law of Ukraine On protection of rights to plan
Join us for an insightful conversation with Petra Jorasch as we delve into the exciting developments at this year’s Euroseeds InnovAction Stage! This unique platform will showcase the top 12 companies and their groundbreaking innovations in plant breeding, all set to be unveiled at the upcoming Euro
Euroseeds is hiring for the position of “Technical Manager (Variety Registration and Seed Marketing)” who will work closely with the Euroseeds membership and, as member of the Secretariat’s Market Access Coordination Group, under the guidance of Coordinator and Secretary General to whom he/she will
Euroseeds is hiring for the position of “Manager Development Cooperation and Genetic Resources” who will work closely with the Euroseeds membership and, as member of the Secretariat’s International Trade Coordination Group, under the guidance of Coordinator and Secretary General to whom he/she will
Euroseeds welcomes the release of the report by Mario Draghi and his team on European competitiveness. Following earlier reports by Enrico Letta on the single market and Peter Strohschneider on the Future of Agriculture, this latest contribution adds to the ongoing debate on reshaping Europe’s futur
All farmers need good seed, irrespective of their agronomy or their markets. The diversity of companies in the sector provides almost all the seeds needed by farmers. Organic farmers have three choices: a) obtain seeds from suppliers that are fully organically certified, b) suppliers that have a cer
The final report of the Strategic Dialogue on the future of EU agriculture (SDA) was officially delivered Sept. 4 to European Commission by President Ursula von der Leyen. This marks a crucial milestone in shaping a new EU agri-food policy that prioritizes innovation and competitiveness as key drive
Join us as Petra Jorasch, Manager of Plant Breeding Innovation Advocacy at Euroseeds, shares exclusive insights into the Euroseeds2024 InnovAction Stage, where the spotlight is on the latest advancements in plant breeding. This year’s event will feature groundbreaking applications in genetics, breed
The UK Government published a summary of recent changes to the actions and scheme information for the expanded Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) on GOV.UK.The majority of the updates have been implemented based on feedback from farmers, stakeholder organizations, and other experts.The scheme’s des
Certified seed is the essence of the work of the seed industry. At the same time, it is a fundamental added value for all food production chains. In Italy the certification is provided by CREA-DC, a ministerial body, with tests that take place over a long period of time. It starts with inspections i
