Denmark’s Green Tripartite Agreement accelerates climate-smart agriculture, land use reform and biodiversity, helping meet 2030 targets and 2045 climate neutrality. It introduces the world’s first agricultural CO₂e tax on livestock from 2030 and funds long-term plant breeding from 2026 (DKK 50m year
The 2025 grass and forage seed market is tightening as demand rebounds and supplies shrink. 🌾 Favorable weather, strong dairy prices, and renewed turf interest drive growth, while limited acreage and rising costs push prices higher. With volatility ahead, opportunities emerge for innovation, sustain
Learn how to transform your marketing message by shifting focus from your company to your customer. Instead of claiming, “We deliver the best new genetics,” position your customer as the hero — the grower who achieves success with your guidance and products. This approach, inspired by the hero’s jou
Crop yields and turf performance have reached unprecedented levels over the past 20 years thanks to efficient plant breeding. Even so, questions remain about the future need for forage and turf breeding.The post Less Input – More Genetics! appeared first on Seed World.In all history of mankind, crop
Effective storytelling is about connection, not quotas. Focus on your audience, craft messages that matter, and choose the right channel. When your audience becomes the hero and your intent is clear, your content resonates—turning posts into meaningful engagement instead of noise.The post The #1 Rea
Crop yields and turf performance have reached unprecedented levels over the past 20 years thanks to efficient plant breeding. Even so, questions remain about the future need for forage and turf breeding.The post Less Input – More Genetics! appeared first on Seed World.In all history of mankind, crop
In the seed industry, your core offer is sacred—it defines your business, expertise, and reputation. Protect it, don’t compromise, and never give it away, because your value depends on it.The post The #1 Rule to Drive Revenue Without Selling Yourself Short appeared first on Seed World.After years of
The 2025 International Turfgrass Research Conference in Karuizawa, Japan, highlighted innovation, sustainability, and climate resilience in the turfgrass industry through hundreds of expert presentations.The post ITRC 2025 Spotlights Turfgrass Climate Adaptation appeared first on Seed World.As the t
As Europe focuses on the women’s football tournament in Switzerland, Kentucky bluegrass is the unsung hero beneath the action. Known for its rhizome-driven regeneration, this turfgrass provides the durability and recovery needed for high-intensity play, making it essential for tournament-quality fie
The global grass-seed market shows resilience in spring 2025, with strong demand in Europe and growth across professional turf and consumer segments despite ongoing volatility.The post Grass-Seed Sector Strengthens Amid Global Uncertainty appeared first on Seed World.Despite ongoing global volatilit
Multi-species forage blends offer real benefits for regenerative agriculture, helping farmers improve soil health, biodiversity, and productivity while aligning with industry trends and incentives.The post Regenerate Your Soil, Save Fertilizer, and Improve Animal Welfare appeared first on Seed World
We’ve spent years trying to crack the code on content strategy. Here’s the hard truth we don’t say out loud often enough: the code keeps changing. But what if the answer isn’t in chasing trends — it’s in anchoring ourselves in what’s already working?At Seed World Group, we’ve started to flip the scr
I’ve been in a ton of rooms lately — boardrooms, Zoom rooms, you name it — where the conversation slides to the topic of content marketing, and every time it does, I see a pattern.Historically, people have LOVED the clarity that comes with the term “content marketing.” It sounds organized, measurabl
In search for sustainable urban landscaping solutions, microclover, when combined with turfgrass, is emerging as a popular and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional grass lawns. This tiny clover is gaining attention not just for its low maintenance needs and natural soil enrichment thr
DLF breeder Christophe Galbrun is a pioneer in the turfgrass industry, credited with developing an entirely new category: tetraploid turfgrasses. When he embarked on this journey in the late 1990s, skeptics doubted the market potential for such grasses. His response? “We’ll create one!” And that is
Even just the idea of having difficult conversations make introverts, and extroverts just the same — RUN FOR COVER. Wouldn’t it be nice to have a system to follow? A way to enhance the chances that those difficult conversations go better.A process for having conversations that matter is not only ava
In the rolling pastures of New Zealand, where lush greenery meets the challenges of modern farming, a remarkable solution emerged by plant breeding — AgritaiN®. Developed with the goal of tackling nitrogen loss from grazing systems, this innovative plantain offers a sustainable way forward for farme
When it comes to sales, the difference between mediocrity and greatness isn’t about motivation — it’s about activation.Here’s the thing: people are either motivated or they’re not. What we can do is inspire them and, more importantly, activate them. And that’s where the real opportunity lies: giving
Healthy soil is the foundation of successful forage production, providing the essential nutrients, structure, and resilience needed for crops to thrive. Promoting soil health requires adopting effective practices that enhance key factors such as aeration, organic matter content, and proper drainage.
Happy New Year! Many are now executing on their new year’s resolution or solidifying a theme for 2025. Along with that, I’m sure your company has committed to some form of strategic planning. Three “how” questions for you:How would you rate your plans clarity of purpose?How bought in is your entire
As climate concerns dominate global agendas, sustainability is no longer optional for businesses. For large companies, transparent reporting on sustainability efforts has become mandatory under the newly enacted EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). This directive emphasises the ne
NOTE: For a PDF download of this article click here!In my conversations with companies across the seed industry, one question keeps resurfacing: “How do we define our mission and vision in a way that truly unites our team?” For many, it comes down to writing a mission statement, but I often find tha
Despite the hurdles presented by extreme weather across Europe in 2024, the grass seed market has shown remarkable resilience, with key sectors posting positive results. While news of heavy rains in central and northern regions and intense heat in the south created concerns, several bright spots ind
In today’s rapidly changing urban environments, stormwater management has become increasingly important. As climate change causes more frequent heavy rainfalls and flooding, cities are searching for sustainable and cost-effective solutions. Grass, particularly turfgrasses, presents a promising oppor
