b'SONJA BEGEMANNFROM OUR DESK Editorial Director, Seed World GroupA New Way to Absorb NewsWITH SO MANY POLICIESchang- experts from around the world to dive ing, practices evolving and activistsdeeper into common and emerging prac-fighting agriculture at seemingly everytices. Many of these practices are under stop, it can be hard to keep up. If therethe microscope from anti-technology was a way to access detailed, valuableactivists and consumers. If youre looking for a dynamic information about topics that matter toAmong these hot topics are: you and other seed industry profession-New breeding techniques: Whatsexperience that teaches you als, would you latch on? their regulatory status in key coun-We think so, and as the seed industrytries? What are consumer perceptions?something every time, evolves, so are we. Im excited to sharePanelists take a critical look to explainyouve come to the right place. with you a dynamic video series by Seedwhat the future looks like withor with-World Group called Seed Speaks. Itsoutthem. Welcome to Seed Speaks. available on Seed Worlds Facebook Live, Biotechnology offers growers Seed World Groups YouTube Channelopportunities to resist pests with fewer and will be posted on Seed World,pesticides, but not without controversy. Germination, Alberta Seed Guide andExperts take a deep dive into biotechnol-European Seeds websites each week. ogy and organic productionwhats the These no-more-than 30-minute epi- most environmentally friendly path?ON THE WEBsodes will feature experts from around As headlines explain slowing vaccineWHERE the world who provide insights into topicsrates, it leads scientists to wonder what that matter. In season one, availableis causing this fear? Is the same doubt on-demand on the Seed World Groupin science found in those who question YouTube channel, we dived into commonGMOs, NBTs and other advanced tech-human resource bottlenecks including:niques?hiring, benefits, retention, diversity, work Regenerative agriculture can mean from home and more. something different to each person asked. Each video is hosted by one of fourWhat does it actually mean and what will members of the editorial team: Alexit take to make an actual difference to the Martin, editor of Seed World; Ashleyclimate? In addition, experts dive into the Robinson, editor of Alberta Seed Guide;question: Are corporate climate pledges Marc Zienkiewicz, editor of Germination;possible or just a public relations stunt?and myself. Each season of the weeklyHave ideas for future topics or wantseries will tackle one overarching topic forto be a panelist? Reach out to me at To access the written articles from each episode, view the videos a series of months, before moving ontosbegemann@seedworldgroup.com.and find all content related to Seed Speaks visit our landing page: the next issue plaguing the seed industry.Were eager to add more topics thatseedworld.com/seed-speaks-videosUp now: Science Under Fire. matter to our readers. In the meantime, From September, through November,be sure to tune in each week and check the team at Seed Speaks will work without last season!SW88/ SEEDWORLD.COMSEPTEMBER 2021'