TRAVEL READY
An array of standards prevents seeds moving from nation to nation and continent to continent without some kind of oversight. Seed producers and their customers appreciate that these regulations aim to protect crops from pests and disease but, at times, the rules can become restrictive and limit or halt trade altogether. As a result, these barriers disrupt supply chains and seed production, limit farmers’ choices and hinder market growth. [continue reading]
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Growth in Global Seed Markets – Seed corn demand is driving expansion in three key emerging seed markets. [continue reading] |
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Finding Common Ground – Low level presence seed policy development in the United States, Europe and internationally. [continue reading] |
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Expiration Education – As the first of the commercial biotech events come off-patent, is the seed industry doing a good job of educating growers on contract obligations? [continue reading] |
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Pathways to Agricultural Development – Seed World columnist Dennis Thompson explores international agricultural development and the role of seed industry professionals. [continue reading] |
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Protecting Pollinators - Honey bee health continues to be a top priority for the agriculture industry. Although debate continues over the causes of declining bee health, experts say there is no one simple answer to explain colony losses. [continue reading] |
DEPARTMENTS JUNE 2013 | FEATURES | HISTORY | NEWS
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Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Speaker Spotlight
Meeting the Demands of a Growing World
“The 2013 International Seed Federation World Seed Congress will be an informative learning and networking opportunity for over 1,500 participants. I am honored to represent the Global Harvest Initiative and to exchange experience and collaborate with seed industry participants from all over the globe,” says Margaret Zeigler, executive director of the Global Harvest Initiative.
Zeigler is scheduled to address attendees during the open meeting of the Field Crops Section Wednesday morning. She plans to discuss improving agricultural productivity to sustainably meet the demands of a growing world. [continue reading]
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Seed World at the 2013 ISF World Seed Congress – “To prevent the outbreak of diseases, healthy and reliable starting material is essential." —Marcel Toonen [continue reading] |
Cross Pollination Special Feature – Seed World recently attended Bayer CropScience’s 2013 Ag Issues Forum, a major gathering of industry thought leaders and stakeholders examining key issues and trends in agriculture today.·[continue reading]
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Open Dialogue – How do seed companies stay ahead of what their customers want today and predict future demand? Communication—and lots of it. [continue reading] |
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Vegetable Venture – What are industry leaders saying about the development and release of genetically engineered vegetables in North America? Find out in Seed World’s roundtable featuring Kent J. Bradford, Scott Langkamp and Norm Sissons. [continue reading] |
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Ornamental Overhaul - There’s an atmosphere of optimism pervading the nation’s floriculture industry as the sector delivers innovative products and dynamic marketing messages to consumers. [continue reading] |
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Consumer Perceptions of Seed: Input Required - Although specific data may be lacking, opportunities abound for educational initiatives to deliver key messages to consumers, and could well stop misconceptions from forming. [continue reading] |
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Keepers of Diversity - The National Plant Germplasm System is an essential resource for the seed sector. Funding cutbacks are causing concern about it's future viability. [continue reading] |
DEPARTMENTS FEBRUARY 2013 | FEATURES | HISTORY | NEWS
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 The Guide to Seed Treatment Stewardship is the product of industry-wide collaboration between seed companies, seed treatment providers and universities – and it draws from data collected worldwide. Jointly produced by the American Seed Trade Association and CropLife America, its purpose is to provide farmers and seed companies with critical information and up-to-date guidelines for managing treated seeds effectively to minimize the risk of exposure to non-target organisms. Learn more at: http://seed-treatment-guide.com/ |
