b"A look at seed industry developments around the globe.CSGA and Seeds CanadaSTATUS BRAZIL and Seeds Canada haveseed production from one to A new Embrapa study revealsannounced that theyve jointlytwo million quintals, though found common ground onthat Brazilian wheat has arecommended the estab- he noted that this increase the advisory body concept,lower carbon footprint thanlishment of a seed sectoralone wouldn't meet grow-Ethiopia prioritizing digitalthe global average0.50advisory committee to helping demand. He stressed the kg CO /kg compared to 0.59guide seed policy and regu- importance of stakeholder agriculture, and Pakistanskg CO 2 /kgand that emis- latory matters, somethinginvolvement in transforming 2first hybrid wheat. sions could be cut by up tothat has been the topic ofthe seed sector and urged 38% with sustainable prac- much debate as the Seedregional bureaus to pro-tices. Conducted in ParanRegulatory Modernizationvide timely seed data to aid and published in the Journal(SRM) process has gone on. decision-making.of Cleaner Production, its theIn a joint statement, the first study in South Americatwo organizations said they and subtropical regions torecognize the value of anSTATUS PAKISTANassess wheats carbon foot- advisory body and a coor- The University of Agriculture print from farm to flour. dinated approach to seedFaisalabad (UAF), in partner-policy, standards, and regu- ship with MNS Agriculture lations. Both organizationsUniversity Multan and STATUS CANADA are committed to fosteringAustralian collaborators, is The Canadian Seed Growersmeaningful collaborationdeveloping Pakistan's first Association (CSGA)and strengthening engage- hybrid wheat variety. This ini-ment with government, thetiative aims to boost per-acre Canadian seed sector, and thewheat yields, addressing the Restoring the seed value chain to support acountry's comparatively low modern, efficient, and effec- productivity levels. The hybrid Native Landscape tive regulatory framework,wheat is being tested across they went on to say. various zones in Punjab to assess its performance. (Source APP)STATUS ETHIOPIAEthiopia's Ministry of Agriculture has committed toSTATUS SIERRA LEONEprioritizing digital agriculture,In a significant demonstration with plans to begin testingof commitment to its partner-the Ethiopian Seed Platformship with the Government of (ESP) later this year. MinisterSierra Leone, IITA donated Girma Amente emphasizedhigh-quality seeds and agri-that digitalizing the agricul- cultural inputs to support tural sector is a key priority,the countrys food security with full implementation of theefforts.ESP expected in the comingSierra Leone Minister of years. Agriculture and Food Security, In collaboration with theDr Henry Musa Kpaka reaf-ESP, the Ministry hosted afirmed IITAs dedication to forum in Adama for regionalstrengthening Sierra Leones and national seed coordina- agricultural landscape. tion committees. DuringThis donation is part of our 800-873-3321 his opening remarks, thebroader vision to support sales@ernstseed.com Minister acknowledged theAfrican nations in achieving goal of doubling improvedsustainable food systems. SW60/ SEEDWORLD.COMJUNE 2025"