Policy - Page 19 of 24

EFSA Issues Positive Opinion for Syngenta’s Agrisure Duracade Trait

April 11, 2018
Seed World Europe

EFSA approves Syngenta's Agrisure Duracade trait, a new corn variety that offers improved insect protection...

Canada Declares Golden Rice Fit for Human Consumption

March 23, 2018
Seed World Canada

Canada approves Golden Rice as safe for human consumption, a genetically modified rice with increased...

What does Canadian Ag Stand for? This

March 23, 2018
Cam Dahl

Learn what Canadian AG stands for and how it affects the agricultural industry in Canada....

Hybrid Brown Mustard Might Soon Help Jazz Up Your Hot Dog

March 20, 2018
Marc Zienkiewicz - Seed World Canada Senior Editor

Hybrid mustard could be the next big thing for hot dogs! Learn about the potential...

Blueprint for UK Pulses in a Post-Brexit World

March 14, 2018
Seed World Europe

Brexit is a reality and the UK is looking to the future. This article outlines...

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....

Separate Mutation from Modification: EU Farmers Need Plant Breeding Innovation More Than Ever

February 27, 2018
Seed World Europe

EU farmers need new plant breeding techniques to keep up with changing conditions. Learn how...

The EU Grain Trade Weighs in on the Plant Breeding Innovation Debate

February 22, 2018
Marcel Bruins - Seed World Europe Editorial Director

EU grain trade debates the impact of plant breeding innovation on food security, sustainability, and...

Innovations in Plant Breeding and Policy Development in The Netherlands

February 21, 2018
Seed World Europe

The Netherlands is leading the way in plant breeding innovation and policy development. Learn how...

Impact of the New EU Regulation on Organic Production for the EU Seed Sector

February 15, 2018
kate Wilson

Organic production in the EU seed sector is changing due to new EU regulations. Learn...

Feds Say New TPP Agreement will Boost Canadian Ag

January 24, 2018
Seed World Canada

The new TPP agreement will benefit Canadian agriculture, according to the federal government. Learn more...

Cereals Canada Likes the New TPP Agreement

January 23, 2018
Marc Zienkiewicz - Seed World Canada Senior Editor

Cereals Canada welcomes the new TPP agreement, which will open up new markets and create...

No Tears In Future Of Onions

January 17, 2018
Seed World Europe

Learn how to grow onions without tears! This article provides tips and tricks on how...

Ontario Beekeepers Slam Health Canada Over Neonic Decision

January 15, 2018
Seed World Canada

Ontario beekeepers outraged by Health Canada's decision to allow continued use of neonicotinoid pesticides. Learn...

EU Backs Renewal of Glyphosate for Five Years

December 15, 2017
Seed World Europe

EU approves 5-year renewal of glyphosate use: farmers, environmentalists debate safety of world's most widely...

MacAulay Talks NAFTA with Mexican Officials

December 8, 2017
Seed World Canada

Macaulay meets with Mexican officials to discuss NAFTA and its potential impact on Canada. Learn...

The Impact of the Ban on Neonicotinoids

December 7, 2017
Marcel Bruins - Seed World Europe Editorial Director

Learn about the impact of the EU's ban on neonicotinoids on the environment and the...

The CSTA’s New Regulatory Affairs and Policy Coordinator Wants to Avoid a PR Disaster

November 27, 2017
Claudio Feulner

Meet the new CSTA Regulatory Affairs and Policy Coordinator, who is determined to prevent any...

Paving The Way For Sustainable Agriculture

November 20, 2017
Seed World Europe

Learn how sustainable agriculture is being promoted in Europe and the steps being taken to...

Bayer-Monsanto Deal Review; New Deadline March 5

November 7, 2017
Seed World Europe

Bayer and Monsanto have extended their merger review deadline to March 5, 2018. Get the...

ASTA Supports USDA Action and Calls for Clarity on Plant Breeding Innovation Policy

November 6, 2017
Compiled by Staff

USDA announces new policy to promote plant breeding innovation, allowing for faster development of new...

Crop Protection Through a Regulation with Protective Measures Against Plant Pests

November 5, 2017
Marcel Bruins - Seed World Europe Editorial Director

Regulation of crop protection measures to protect plants from pests. Learn about the EU's new...

Guaranteeing a High Quality of Treated Seeds

November 2, 2017
Amalia Kafka Kafka - Technical Manager Sustainable Seed Technologies at Euroseeds

High quality treated seeds are essential for successful crop production. Learn how to guarantee the...

Why do I Need to Test For This? How the CPVO solved the Controversy Over Mandatory Disease Resistance Testing

November 1, 2017
Marcel Bruins - Seed World Europe Editorial Director

Learn how the CPVO solved the controversy surrounding mandatory disease resistance testing in Europe. Find...

USAID Looks to Expand Public and Private Partnerships

October 24, 2017
Compiled by Staff

US Aid looks to expand public-private partnerships to increase access to healthcare, education, and economic...

NordGen Deposits Own Seeds in Svalbard Global Seed Vault

October 20, 2017
Seed World Europe

NordGen deposits over 100,000 seeds in Svalbard Global Seed Vault, the world's largest collection of...

CFIA Tightens Regulation of Micronutrient Fertilizers

October 17, 2017
Seed World Canada

CFIA strengthens regulations on micronutrient fertilizers to ensure safety and quality of Canadian food production....

Report: EU Countries Should Use Pesticides More Sustainably

October 12, 2017
Seed World Europe

EU countries use pesticides sustainably, according to a new report. Learn how they are reducing...

Bosnia and Herzegovina accedes to the International Convention for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants

October 12, 2017
Seed World Europe

Bosnia & Herzegovina joins the International Convention for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants,...

MEPs Urged To Probe Monsanto Influence On Research

October 11, 2017
Seed World Europe

MEPs call for investigation into Monsanto's influence on research and potential conflicts of interest. Get...

New Report Models Possible Impact of Brexit on UK Farming’s Bottom Line

October 11, 2017
Seed World Europe

New report models potential impact of Brexit on UK farming's bottom line. Find out how...

New Report Models Possible Impact of Brexit on UK Farming’s Bottom Line

October 11, 2017
Seed World Europe

UK farmers face uncertain future as new report models possible impact of Brexit on bottom...

A False Conflict: A Closer Look at the Interrelation Between Farmers’ Rights and Breeders’ Rights

September 23, 2017
Marcel Bruins - Seed World Europe Editorial Director

Farmers and breeders have a complex interrelation. This article takes a closer look at the...

A False Conflict: A Closer Look at the Interrelation Between Farmers’ Rights and Breeders’ Rights

September 23, 2017
Marcel Bruins - Seed World Europe Editorial Director

Farmers and breeders have different rights, but they are more interconnected than it may seem....

The IMODDUS Working Group of CPVO

September 22, 2017
Anne Weitz

Learn about the CPVO Working Group of the IModDUS project, which is working to improve...

No Access, No Benefits, Part 2

September 20, 2017
Marcel Bruins - Seed World Europe Editorial Director

No Access, No Benefits: Part 2 examines the challenges faced by refugees in Europe, and...