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Biostimulants and Seeds, a Winning Pair
03/15/2024
Biostimulants and seeds: we will hear about them, and a lot, in the near future. Currently, biostimulants are increasingly mentioned in technical magazines and in communications issued by various stakeholders in the agricultural sector.Biostimulants are natural products that contain substances and/o
Euroseeds Expresses Concerns Over COMENVI Report
03/14/2024
Euroseeds voices concerns over seed regulation text adopted by the Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (COMENVI), that “contradicts the goal of healthy seeds entering the EU market and urges policymakers to work on a balanced regulatory framework that ensures high-quality seed fo
Is an Open Strategic Autonomy the Right Way to go for Europe?
03/14/2024
With the European Parliament elections ad portas, the European Commission is trying to end, as peacefully as possible, the current mandate and does not want to propose new legislative initiatives included in the Farm to Fork strategy, like the flagship Framework law for Sustainable Food Systems.In t
Researchers Identify Flowering Genes and Mechanism in Sorghum
03/14/2024
The genetic discovery leads the charge for more efficienct production of biofuel and food crops.Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory and the Oklahoma State University have identified key genes that control flowering in sorghum. Sorghum, an important bioene
Crop Modelling a Component in INRAE and Science New Zealand Collaboration
03/11/2024
Plant & Food Research scientists are initiating seven new projects designed to improve international collaboration with scientific institutions in France.Through the INRAE France-NZ Joint Linkage Agreement, signed in 2023 by Science New Zealand on behalf of Aotearoa New Zealand, scientists are encou
20 Most Influential Women in the EU Seed Sector in 2023
03/08/2024
Dear readers of Seed World Europe,At Seed World Europe we are very passionate about placing the EU plant breeding and seed sector in the spotlight. An ever-growing part of the success of our sector comes from the efforts and contributions of women throughout our value chain. In this edition of our a
Warning: Exciting News Ahead!
03/07/2024
Welcome to our new and improved website!As you know, over the last few months, we’ve brought all our publications under the Seed World banner, and the exciting news is that we now have also brought the various regional websites all into ONE platform. I am proud to announce the new website of seedwor
Poland the Largest Producer of Pumpkins in the EU
03/07/2024
The increase in the cultivation area of pumpkins in Poland from 1.1 thousand hectares to 8.9 thousand hectares between 2014 and 2022, as reported by Eurostat data, represents a substantial growth in pumpkin farming. The domestic harvest of pumpkins soared from 48,000 tonnes in 2014 to approximately
An Evolutionary Mystery 125 Million Years in the Making
03/07/2024
Plant genomics has made significant strides since Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) assisted in sequencing the initial plant genome. News from CSHL states that despite advancements, achieving the ideal crop remains somewhat unpredictable. Simply inducing the same DNA mutation in distinct plants d
2023: An Activist Annus Horribilis
03/07/2024
2023 was a horrible year for the European environmental activist community. On pesticides, their StopGlyphosate campaign failed to resonate with regulators as the European Commission reauthorised the herbicide for another 10 years. The Sustainable Use Regulation (SUR) was rejected in the European Pa
Lower Export Volume and Higher Prices Lead to Limited Agricultural Export Growth
03/05/2024
In 2023, Dutch exports of agricultural goods, including both primary unprocessed goods and secondary processed goods, reached an estimated 123.8 billion euros, reflecting a modest growth rate of 1.6% compared to 2022, according to a press release from Wageningen University and Research. Dutch agricu
Disease Survey: Meeting the Challenges in Sports Field Management
03/04/2024
In the realm of sports field management, safeguarding turfgrass against diseases has emerged as a paramount concern, driven by shifting climate patterns and evolving pesticide regulations. The need to make informed decisions regarding disease resistance, rather than relying on chance, has never been
Lidea, the Ideal Partner for Efficient Nitrogen Management in Rapeseed Farming
03/01/2024
In modern agriculture, the pursuit of effective and sustainable solutions is more crucial than ever. Among the myriad challenges facing farmers, efficient nitrogen management in rapeseed cultivation is key. It is within this demanding context that Lidea has innovated to come up with a nitrogen effic
Is an Open Strategic Autonomy the Right Way to go for Europe?
03/01/2024
With the European Parliament elections ad portas, the European Commission is trying to end, as peacefully as possible, the current mandate and does not want to propose new legislative initiatives included in the Farm to Fork strategy, like the flagship Framework law for Sustainable Food Systems.In t
Increasing Soil Salinity: New Discovery May Help Make Crops More Resilient
02/29/2024
Salinization leads to crop failures worldwide, resulting in plant death or stunted growth, according to research from Wageningen and Research. Scientists from Wageningen University & Research (WUR) have identified a local regulator protein that promotes root growth in saline soil, enabling plants to
Svalbard Seed Vault Welcomes Baobab, Hairy Eggplant and African Rice
02/29/2024
The Svalbard Global Seed Vault will open its doors for the first time this year to welcome 23 depositors, half from Africa, according to a press release. For the first time, nine depositors from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cameroon, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Madagascar, Nigeria, and Zambia are entru
Trust, Transparency and Communication: The Way Forward to Prevent Pest Transmission
02/28/2024
A closer look at emerging plant diseases and strategies for their mitigation.WHY IT MATTERS: Over the past few years, emerging plant diseases have garnered significant attention at the international level, prompting regulatory actions in various countries. Unfortunately, national and regional regula
Companion Plants Reduce Cabbage Stem Flea Beetle Damage on Oilseed Rape
02/27/2024
Presence of cereal volunteers in oilseed rape (OSR) fields and direct drilling could lead to a marked reduction in damage caused by cabbage stem flea beetle (CSFB), according to a recent Rothamsted study. The results suggest that relatively simple changes in crop management could help control this u
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02/25/2024
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A Fresh Sprint Towards New Solutions
02/23/2024
Today, agriculture undergoes a major change. Farmers are facing numerous challenges, and it is more important than ever to provide sustainable agronomic solutions. Lidea, as a seed company, focuses on developing complex offers for farmers through an innovative process based on creativity.First of al
Latvia First EU Country to Ban Grain Imports From Russia, Belarus
02/23/2024
According to the Latvia news site eng.lsm.lv on Feb. 22, the Saeima (Latvian parliament) “accepted in two readings the ban on imports of agricultural products from Russia and Belarus into Latvia until at least July 2025.”There were 69 deputies who voted in favour of the amendments to the Agricultur
First Swiss Field Trial with CRISPR/Cas9-Modified Barley
02/23/2024
Agroscope has been granted approval by the Federal Office for the Environment for a field trial with spring barley, according to a press release. The trial, set to launch in spring 2024 at the Protected Site in Zurich-Reckenholz and spanning three years, centers around a barley gene rendered inactiv
Germains Seed Technology Names Paul Van Den Wijngaard European Head of R&D
02/23/2024
Paul van den Wijngaard Germains Seed Technology, a player in seed technology and an ABF (Associated British Foods plc) company, announced the appointment of Paul van den Wijngaard as the European Head of Research and Development (R&D), according to a press release. In this role, van den Wijngaard w
Seed World Introduces Free Globally-Themed Weekly E-Newsletter
02/22/2024
Your one-stop resource for what’s new, notable and relevant across the global seed industry.Anyone who’s been in the seed business for any time at all knows that seed is a global business. It doesn’t matter what crop type or what part of the seed value chain we’re talking about: understanding how bu