EU pesticide reform proposals could reduce oversight of active substances and weaken safety safeguards, according to researchers from 27 European institutions. The scientists say efficiency gains should not come at the expense of biodiversity, human health or sustainable crop protection.The post Sci
Crop diversity delivered practical benefits for food systems in 2025, from new seed deposits at Svalbard to disease-free sweet potato vines, opportunity crops and climate-resilient varieties reaching farmers.The post Five Ways Crop Diversity Strengthened Food Systems appeared first on Seed World.Fro
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:
A genome editing milestone in the U.K. seed sector, low-asparagine wheat has received precision-bred status and will move toward food and feed evaluation for potential use in reducing acrylamide formation.The post Low-Asparagine Wheat Gains U.K. Precision-Bred Status appeared first on Seed World.The
The European Parliament’s objection to the soybean oil ILUC classification has been welcomed by agricultural and biofuel groups. The coalition says the vote supports evidence-based policymaking and gives Europe’s soy value chain greater certainty.The post European Parliament Rejects Soybean Oil ILUC
Euroseeds joins 85 other associations in urging EU institutions to make FP10 more ambitious, better funded and more focused on innovation.A broad coalition of 86 European associations, including Euroseeds, has called on EU institutions to make the next Framework Programme for Research and Innovation
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
Underutilised crops are the focus of a new UK-wide research and innovation network designed to strengthen crop diversity, food resilience and local value chains by connecting researchers, farmers, plant breeders, food businesses and policymakers.The post Underutilised Crops Network to Boost UK Food
GMO Directive reform is needed to align Europe’s seed approval system with the new NGT regulation, according to David Zaruk, who argues that the EU should move from process-based regulation to a product-focused framework.The post After the NGT Regulation, Time to Rationalise the GMO Directive appear
EU NGT regulation creates a faster route for some gene-edited plants, but strict Category 1 limits, including the 20-nucleotide threshold, may leave valuable plant breeding innovation outside the gate.The post EU NGT Regulation: Why the 20-Nucleotide Threshold Could Limit Plant Breeding Innovation a
A new AI-supported study suggests climate change could increase soybean production while reducing soybean seed quality. Researchers found that higher CO₂, heat and drought may lower starch and protein content, raising questions for feed value, crop breeding and food security.The post Climate Change
Behind every FIFA World Cup match is a seed story. Stacy Bonos of Rutgers and Matthew Duncan of DLF explain the breeding, research and turf science behind World Cup pitches.The post From Seed to Stadium: In Pursuit of the Perfect World Cup Pitch appeared first on Seed World.Fans will see players, go
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
A rare alignment of climate indicators could point to a historic super El Niño with major implications for global crops, seed production and agricultural markets.The post Super El Niño Potential in 2026-2027 Could Rival Historic 1877-1878 Event appeared first on Seed World.A rare alignment of climat
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
New research shows that virus-induced gene editing using potyviruses could help scientists deliver CRISPR guide molecules into plants. The approach may expand crop genome editing tools for tomato, tobacco and other species that are difficult to modify.The post Plant Viruses Advance Virus-Induced Gen
A sorghum wax gene discovery is helping researchers understand how the BM-SZ gene controls the crop’s protective wax layer. The findings may support future breeding for drought-tolerant sorghum and other resilient crops.The post Sorghum Wax Gene Could Aid Drought-Tolerant Crops appeared first on See
WTO agriculture leader Edwini Kessie discusses trade fragmentation, food security and why international collaboration remains essential for seed innovation.The post Why the Seed Industry Has a Stake in the Future of Global Trade appeared first on Seed World.WTO agriculture leader Edwini Kessie expla
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
New research shows how plant immune receptors can evolve through molecular mimicry, opening a potential path to more durable disease resistance in cereal crops. Scientists have found new evidence showing how plant immune receptors can evolve to recognize disease threats by mimicking the targets that
Young professionals are entering the seed sector at a time of rapid change. Mario González Azcárate of NGIN discusses how the next generation can help shape leadership, innovation and the future of agriculture.The post Young Professionals and Influence in the Seed Sector appeared first on Seed World
Salk Institute researchers have identified a plant-specific DNA repair protein called YAF9B that helps protect growth tissues after DNA damage. The discovery may support future advances in crop resilience, stress tolerance and more precise genome editing.The post Plant DNA Repair Discovery Could Hel
