David Zaruk – Seed World Columnist, Author at Seed World

Bonus Eventus: Requiem for a Communications Warrior

January 22, 2025
David Zaruk – Seed World Columnist

Just before Christmas Day, 2024, three months after a mendacious, coordinated activist onslaught, the communications...

Why Don’t we Have Seed Biosimilars?

September 13, 2024
David Zaruk – Seed World Columnist

When a pharmaceutical product goes off-patent, within days the market is flooded with biosimilars (generics)...

2023: An Activist Annus Horribilis

March 7, 2024
David Zaruk – Seed World Columnist

2023 was a horrible year for the European environmental activist community. On pesticides, their StopGlyphosate...

An ESG Opportunity?

December 3, 2023
David Zaruk – Seed World Columnist

Corporate ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) performance measurements have recently polarised the business community. Many...

Eco-Progressive Pro-Science NGOs

May 18, 2023
David Zaruk – Seed World Columnist

Learn about the rise of eco-progressive, pro-science NGOs in Europe and how they are making...

Fear Distraction: Corporate Europe Observatory

March 6, 2023
David Zaruk – Seed World Columnist

Corporate Europe Observatory investigates how corporate lobbyists use fear and distraction to influence EU policy....

Navigating through the EU Funding Maze

November 14, 2022
David Zaruk – Seed World Columnist

Navigate the EU funding maze with our guide: learn about eligibility, application processes, and more....

The Need for a European Pro-Science Lobby

October 6, 2022
David Zaruk – Seed World Columnist

Europe needs a pro-science lobby to ensure science is at the forefront of policy decisions....

Hunger Will Haunt the World from Russian Aggression

April 26, 2022
David Zaruk – Seed World Columnist

Learn about the history of seed breeding during times of war and famine, and how...

Climate Benefits from Seed Breeding

February 21, 2022
David Zaruk – Seed World Columnist

Seed breeding can help reduce climate change. Learn how this process can benefit the environment...

Time to Pull the Plug on the Precautionary Principle

November 24, 2021
David Zaruk – Seed World Columnist

The Precautionary Principle has been used to justify overregulation and stifle innovation. Learn why it's...

Towards an Integrated Food Chain

August 23, 2021
David Zaruk – Seed World Columnist

Learn how the European Union is working to create an integrated food chain that is...

Towards a Concept of “Better Farming”

May 26, 2021
David Zaruk – Seed World Columnist

Learn how to improve farming practices and increase yields with this article. Discover the concept...

Defining Organic: 50 Shades of Green

March 19, 2021
David Zaruk – Seed World Columnist

Organic farming is a sustainable way to produce food. Learn about the different shades of...

Sustainable Intensification: A Seed Solution?

November 27, 2020
David Zaruk – Seed World Columnist

Sustainable intensification of agriculture is a key solution to global food security. Learn how seeds...

Post-COVID-19: “Je suis Biotech!”

September 24, 2020
David Zaruk – Seed World Columnist

Post-COVID-19: Discover how biotechnology is helping to fight the pandemic and its effects. Learn more...

20 Benefits from Agricultural Genome Editing

April 24, 2020
David Zaruk – Seed World Columnist

Learn about the potential benefits of agricultural genome editing, including increased crop yields, improved nutrition,...

Are we Ready to “Rewire” Agriculture?

February 26, 2020
David Zaruk – Seed World Columnist

Agriculture is undergoing a digital transformation. Learn how technology is changing the way we farm...

The Light of Innovation at the End of the Long, Dark Tunnel

January 15, 2020
David Zaruk – Seed World Columnist

Innovative solutions to global problems are emerging from the darkness. Learn how to make the...

Crops Matter: A Policy Masterclass on NPBTs

November 20, 2019
David Zaruk – Seed World Columnist

Learn how to create effective policies to protect crops and biodiversity with this policy masterclass...

A Science Charter for a Precautionary Europe

October 16, 2019
David Zaruk – Seed World Columnist

A European Science Charter to promote precautionary approaches to science and technology: learn how it...

American Tort Lawyers and IARC: A Toxic Mutual Interest

April 12, 2019
David Zaruk – Seed World Columnist

American tort lawyers and IARC: a toxic mutual interest. Learn how lawyers are exploiting IARC's...

Ten Reasons Why Agritech Doesn’t Matter in Europe

February 15, 2019
David Zaruk – Seed World Columnist

Discover why agritech isn't as important in Europe as you may think. Learn the top...

Run For Cover: Cropping Up Better Soil

December 7, 2018
David Zaruk – Seed World Columnist

Cover cropping is an effective way to improve soil health and fertility. Learn how to...

You’re Not Welcome Here

September 28, 2018
David Zaruk – Seed World Columnist

This article examines the rise of anti-immigrant sentiment in Europe, and the effects it has...

You’re Not Welcome Here

September 28, 2018
David Zaruk – Seed World Columnist

This article examines the rise of anti-immigrant sentiment in Europe, and the effects it has...

The Risk Corner: Ten Rules for Communicating on Pesticides

April 19, 2018
David Zaruk – Seed World Columnist

10 rules for communicating pesticide risks to the public. Learn how to effectively inform the...

The Risk Corner: Why is the Organic Lobby against NBTs?

March 8, 2018
David Zaruk – Seed World Columnist

Organic lobby group NBTS is pushing for increased regulation of the European organic food industry....

The Risk Corner: From Wakefield to Portier – Protecting the Scientific Method

November 6, 2017
David Zaruk – Seed World Columnist

Protecting the scientific method from risk: Wakefield & Portier discuss the importance of risk management...