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Marc Zienkiewicz - Seed World Canada Senior Editor

Marc spent a decade working as a reporter, photographer, and finally a managing editor for what was then Canada’s largest newspaper chain. Over the years he received numerous Manitoba Community Newspapers Association awards for his writing and photography, and most recently has won Canadian Farm Writers Federation awards for his writing and podcasting. Believing that it’s important to be involved in the industry you work in, he currently is a member of the Seeds Canada Advocacy and Communications Committee. He lives on a quarter-section of land in Brightstone, Man., with his wife Laura and their dog, two cats and two horses.

Reinventing plant breeding can encompass a variety of innovations and advancements aimed at addressing contemporary...

Welcome to Seed World’s special St. Louis edition of Five Minute Chats. Marc Zienkiewicz sits...

Imagine this: you’re sipping on an American lager, savoring its crisp, clean taste. Little do...

In today’s world, plant breeders are under immense pressure to develop innovative varieties that meet...

The National Association for Plant Breeding (NAPB) kicks off its annual conference in St. Louis,...

AgSmart 2024 is designed with the modern farmer in mind, aiming to provide producers with...

Ana Vargas was born in Costa Rica and spent her childhood there before moving to...

As plant diseases evolve, so are ways of tackling them through plant science. Watch as...

The shortage of scientists specializing in plant breeding could have serious consequences for global food...

Alberta Grains, in collaboration with the provincial government and industry partners, has announced substantial inaugural funding...

After three years as president, Ellen Sparry of C&M Seeds has passed the torch to...

The political environment in the U.S. is described by American Seed Trade Association President and...

As Seeds Canada meets in Edmonton July 8-10 for its annual conference, numerous hot topics...

AgSmart takes place in Olds, Alta. July 30-31. The Alberta Seed Guide is giving away...

Canterra Seeds Holdings announced today that United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative Limited (UFA) has acquired...

A maverick tends to break away from conventional expectations, showing creativity and originality. This trait...

At its virtual annual meeting held June 26, the Canadian Seed Growers’ Association made it...

Syngenta Seeds North America leaders recently welcomed representatives from government, grower organizations, and the seed...

The National Association of Plant Breeders (NAPB) is getting ready to hold its 2024 meeting...

Editor’s Note: Registration is still open for the the Seeds Canada annual meeting! Register via...

As it prepares for its annual meeting next month (register by July 1 for a...

New scientific innovations that bring new seed varieties to the market faster will be the...

Agreement focuses on commercialization and distribution of disease-free, high-quality starting material to smallholder farmers in...

Maizex Seeds has announced its forage and cereal varieties will now be marketed under the...

An exciting new event is set to further enhance the experience offered at the annual...

If you want to help Rethink, Reinvent, and Revolutionize plant breeding, an upcoming event being...

In what it calls an effort to foster an inclusive and forward-thinking seed certification system,...

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) announced a new Canadian National Barley Cluster, a significant initiative...

A huge percentage  of plant breeding and plant science in general is done by Canada’s...

Oat cultivars developed by Weikai Yan, oat breeder at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada in Ottawa,...

Editor’s Note: This article is part of a series on major contributions to plant breeding...

Editor’s Note: This article is part of a series on major contributions to plant breeding...

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