As Euroseeds Congress 2026 draws to a close in Valencia, the conversations point to challenges and opportunities that extend far beyond the event. From seed sector resilience and InnovAction finalists to the NextGen Forum, the focus turns to translating promising ideas into practical progress for pl
Vylor is entering a new chapter as an independent seed and genetics company. At Euroseeds 2026, Jean-Philippe Riffat discusses its ambitions for gene editing, hybrid wheat and industry partnerships, and how Vylor plans to compete and collaborate across the seed sector.The post Live at Euroseeds: Wha
Alexander Döring, Secretary General of FEFAC, explains how plant breeding can better meet the nutritional needs of Europe's animal feed sector. Speaking at the Euroseeds Congress 2026, he highlights protein digestibility, amino acid composition, anti-nutritional factors and crop resilience.The post
At Euroseeds Congress 2026, two very different discussions revealed a shared challenge for Europe's seed sector. From patent transparency and access to new genomic techniques to policy contradictions affecting oil and fibre crops, the question remains whether Europe is making innovation easier or ha
Plant breeding technology is advancing rapidly, but keeping up with AI, genomic data and new tools can strain breeding programs. Gene-G co-founder and CEO Dagan Mor explains how specialized technology partners can help seed companies make better breeding decisions without adding complexity.The post
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Vylor is preparing to redraw its competitive boundaries as it becomes a standalone seed company. Southern Europe Commercial Unit Leader André Negreiros discusses new opportunities for licensing, partnerships, crop expansion and innovation, and why former competitors could become future collaborators
Swedish Seed Trade Association Secretary General Malin Nilsson discusses collaboration, innovation and her priorities for the country’s seed industry.Sweden’s seed sector may be relatively small, but its high use of certified seed, constructive regulatory relationships and openness to innovation off
The Uruguay seed sector is seeking closer cooperation with European breeders as discussions around New Genomic Techniques, market access and intellectual property evolve. URUPOV Executive Director Diego Risso explains what both regions can learn from each other, particularly about plant breeders' ri
Vegetable harvesting automation is transforming how breeders develop crops for the future. Rijk Zwaan explains how genetics, artificial intelligence and collaboration with machinery developers are helping create vegetable varieties suited to automated harvesting while maintaining crop quality, produ
At Euroseeds Congress 2026 in Valencia, the conversations between sessions can be just as valuable as the official programme. From InnovAction Stage pitches to video interviews and informal meetings, Seed World Europe explores the people, ideas and relationships that make the Congress special.The po
Ahead of Euroseeds 2026 in Valencia, ANOVE Director General Antonio Villarroel discusses how Spain's plant breeding sector is responding to climate pressures, rising research costs and regulatory challenges, and what its experience means for innovation across Europe.The post Antonio Villarroel on Sp
Agri Obtentions is looking beyond France for its next stage of growth, opening new European opportunities for seed companies to access its field-crop genetics through local partnerships.The post More Genetics, More Markets: Agri Obtentions Looks Beyond France appeared first on Seed World.New opportu
Seed treatment regulations are creating challenges for European seed companies serving international markets. Euroseeds' Amalia Kafka discusses the risk of production shifting outside the EU, the need for pragmatic legislation and emerging innovations in biologicals, biostimulants and seed-applied t
Sorghum could become an increasingly important crop in European agriculture as climate change alters growing conditions. New research from INRAE projects higher sorghum yields and expanded suitable growing areas, highlighting its potential to replace maize in livestock feed and reduce pressure on wa
As genome editing transforms plant breeding, essentially derived varieties are becoming a critical intellectual property issue. From UPOV's EDV rules to the 2026 Nadorcott ruling, this Seed Sector 2045 analysis examines how breeders can balance innovation, genetic ownership and licensing.The post Se
Vylor is putting gene editing at the centre of its regulatory strategy as the company prepares to operate independently from Corteva. Teresa Babuscio, Head of Government and Industry Affairs for EMEA and APAC, discusses Europe's evolving NGT framework, international trade, biofuels and the policy pr
Growing field beans before spring barley could reduce environmental impacts by approximately 25%, according to long-term Scottish research. The study found that bean–barley rotations reduced nitrogen fertiliser requirements and improved barley yields in most years, highlighting the benefits of inclu
Pieter van Kesteren spent more than four decades helping shape the international vegetable seed industry. From Cold War markets and early trade with China to California seed enhancement and the rise of global breeding companies, his remarkable career reflects the transformation of a once largely fam
Jean-Philippe Riffat, President, EMEA-APAC at Vylor, reflects on building an independent seed company, the opportunities emerging in genetics and gene editing, and what success should look like for Vylor over the next five years.The post Building Vylor: An Inside Conversation on What Comes Next appe
The EU-funded BIOCRAFT project will combine artificial intelligence, biotechnology and soil microbiome research to develop more resilient potato and rice varieties. The four-year, €3.81 million initiative will also explore plant-based biomanufacturing and technologies to support sustainable crop pro
Euroseeds 2026 will bring seed industry leaders to Valencia, Spain, to explore plant breeding innovation, emerging technologies and global collaboration. Euroseeds Secretary General and CEO Garlich von Essen discusses the Congress's international reach, opportunities for emerging businesses and enga
Improved nitrogen management could reduce energy-related carbon emissions on English farms by up to 13%, according to Rothamsted Research. The study highlights the role of fertiliser production in agriculture’s carbon footprint and explores how green ammonia could support further emissions reduction
Plant-based proteins could create new opportunities for European farmers and the seed sector as the EU works to reduce its dependence on imported animal feed. A new European protein strategy aims to boost domestic production, support protein crops and strengthen agricultural sustainability.The post
