Our company recently opened the 3rd CSAT centre, this time in France. We felt it was necessary to build one in Europe because of the significantly large EMEA seed treatment market. At the same time, we are facing difficulties with seed treatment restrictions on the continent, so it is important to h
Many professionals in plant business are familiar with the recent introduction of a technology, called “genome editing”, which has the potential to change breeding dramatically. The most commonly used genome editor is the Crispr/CAS system. Crispr/CAS can make a mutation at specific positions in any
The tomato is native to South America. One species, Solanum lycopersicum, was transported to Mexico where it was grown and consumed by Mesoamerican civilizations, like the Mayans, who developed the larger furrowed fruits.Aztecs and other peoples in the region used the fruit in their cooking; it was
Can changing the face of our industry bolster public trust?A 2018 study published in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, Polish researchers found that we tend to trust people who look like us more than we trust people who appear different.While this presents challenges for society, the fa
European Seed Editorial Director Marcel Bruins sat down with Patrick Kabouw (BASF), the chair of STAT, Euroseeds Seed Treatment and Technology working group at the Euroseeds 2021 Congress in Prague, Czechia. The chair outlined the big ticket items they are focusing on as well as how important commun
The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) of the United States released a report that outlined how biotech crops can improve the economic welfare of farmers. It states that genetically modified organisms (GMOs) cause higher food prices and deny consumers significant health benefits.
Worsening climate conditions are expected to threaten water supplies in the Mediterranean region and its agricultural systems, which rely extensively on irrigation.A profound understanding of the effect of climate change on crop water consumption and irrigation requirements is crucial to better mana
The debate about GMO safety and sustainability is ongoing, but one fact remains: food security is paramount.Does the absence of agricultural biotechnology lead to a greener world? Would widespread adoption of organic practices provide enough food to feed a fast-growing global population?The question
European Seed Editorial Director Marcel Bruins sat down with Shelagh Kell, the Project Manager of the EU funded project Farmers Pride and the chair of the Eucarpia Genetic Resources Section – University of Birmingham, at the Euroseeds 2021 Congress in Prague, Czechia. The EU project Farmers Pride, f
EFSA has completed its assessments of emergency authorisations granted by 11 EU Member States for the use of neonicotinoid-based insecticides on sugar beet in 2020 and 2021.The assessments cover 17 emergency authorisations for plant protection products containing clothianidin, imidacloprid, thiameth
Remember Bugs Bunny’s classic question, “What’s up Doc?” I’ll tell you what’s up. Carrot consumption! Why? Because those polyethylene-bagged cute little baby carrots are extremely appealing. No peeling, no washing, ready to eat. Office workers are snacking on them, TV viewers are reaching for them,
New seed technology and collaboration is helping to keep crops growing as temperatures heat up.In recent years, extreme weather events seem to have become more common as evident with climate change making headlines. As temperatures rise or fall and droughts or deluges become more common, the seed in
By Regulation (EU) 2021/1873 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 October 2021, the term of protection of the Community plant variety rights for varieties of the species Asparagus officinalis L. and of the species groups flower bulbs, woody small fruits and woody ornamentals has been
New research published today by the James Hutton Institute has found that the shift to virtual meetings and events due to the Covid-19 pandemic improved accessibility to knowledge exchange, networking, and organisations for women working on farms and in agricultural careers across Scotland. The virt
Long hours, working alone and a feeling of being undervalued and disconnected from the wider public are among the key factors which cause loneliness within the farming community, a major new study shows.The research by the University of Exeter’s Centre for Rural Policy Research (CRPR) and national c
Twenty years is a long time in the wilderness.Since 2001 and the European Environment Agency’s publication, Late Lessons from Early Warnings, the European Commission has applied an activist interpretation of the precautionary principle. In that time, there has been a constant exodus of scientists fr
European Seed Editorial Director Marcel Bruins sat down with Jacques Rabayrol, New Chairman of Euroseeds — Maize and Sorghum Section at the Euroseeds 2021 Congress in Prague, Czechia. They discussed the main challenges of the two crops, room for growth, and the benefits for the farmer when it comes
NRGene, an AI based genomic company operating in the agricultural industry, and Top Seeds International Ltd., a global seed company wholly owned by Mitsui & Co., Ltd., have signed a collaboration agreement to develop and commercialize new and improved cherry tomato varieties.Based on the agreement,
USC developed and perfected the bulk site process. The streamlined approach provides experience and equipment from start to finish.A growing seed treating operation is both exciting and overwhelming, and often times, comes with a plethora of decisions to be made for the business. One of the most imp
Corteva Agriscience, one of the world’s largest agriculture companies, and Manna Irrigation, a leading provider of irrigation intelligence software solutions, have announced a new contract to enhance effective irrigation practices.Corteva Agriscience implemented the Manna Irrigation Intelligence sol
As you look across fields today, you are more often being greeted by a surprising sight. Instead of just seeing the crop, you’ll often see purposefully sown flowers to delight your senses and serve and important purpose: create a habitat for pollinators.Take time to learn more about the usefulness o
Bayer announced a strategic partnership with Microsoft to build a new cloud-based set of digital tools and data science solutions for use in agriculture and adjacent industries, bringing new infrastructure and foundational capabilities to accelerate innovation, boost efficiency and support sustainab
Eliminating world hunger by the end of the decade requires urgent action and innovative solutions to the way we produce, distribute and consume food, QU Dongyu, the Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), said 9 November in a message to the UN’s Climate Change Conference (CO
On 4-5 November, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) organized The Global Conference on Green Development of Seed Industries. The online forum brought together private and public sector opinion leaders and industry stakeholders to discuss “how to make quality seeds of
