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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...

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...

Syngenta agrees to $1.4 billion settlement

September 27, 2017
Joe Funk – Seed World Contributor

Learn how to create a successful business plan and the importance of having one. Get...

Dr Miguel Rapela (ASA) Technical, Regulatory and Access Aspects of New Breeding Techniques

September 27, 2017
Seed World Videos

Dr. Miguel Rapela discusses the technical and regulatory access aspects of new breeding techniques, and...

Mexico Remains Positive About NAFTA Talks

September 26, 2017
Compiled by Staff

Mexico remains optimistic about NAFTA talks, despite US President Trump's threats to withdraw. Negotiations continue...

Grassland Oregon Patents Cold Tolerant Balansa Clover

September 25, 2017
Compiled by Staff

Oregon-based Grassland LLC patents cold-tolerant Balansa clover, a new forage crop for livestock. Ideal for...

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....

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...

No Access, No Benefits – Part 2

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

No Access, No Benefits: Part 2 examines the lack of access to healthcare for refugees...

What’s Keeping Innovators Awake?

September 13, 2017
Julienne Isaacs – Seed World Contributor

Risk is involved in every new product release, but successful companies manage it by listening...

Canada Approves Agrium – PotashCorp Merger

September 12, 2017
Compiled by Staff

Agrium and PotashCorp merge to create world's largest fertilizer company. Canada's Agrium and PotashCorp have...

Iowa’s Bill Northey Nominated as USDA Undersecretary

September 5, 2017
Compiled by Staff

USDA nominates Bill Northey as Undersecretary of Agriculture, a role that will focus on conservation,...

USDA Questions the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard

August 25, 2017
Compiled by Staff

USDA proposes a national standard for food labeling to disclose bioengineered ingredients. Learn more about...

Greece Seizes More Than 700KG Of Illegal Pesticides From Turkey

August 8, 2017
Seed World Europe

Greece seizes 700kg of illegal pesticides from Turkey. Authorities uncover large shipment of banned chemicals,...

Public Plant Breeders Seek Royalties While Keeping Cultivars in Public Domain

July 24, 2017
Compiled by Staff

Public plant breeding royalties: Learn how to protect your plant breeding investments and maximize returns....

ASTA Testifies before House Ag Committee on Plant Breeding Innovation, Farm Bill

July 12, 2017
Compiled by Staff

ASTA testifies to House Ag Committee on Plant Breeding Innovation in Farm Bill: Advocating for...

The Future of the Seed Industry is Now

July 12, 2017
Glyn Chancey - President at Benchent Inc.

The seed industry is changing rapidly. Learn how new technologies are transforming the industry and...

European Commission authorises five genetically modified products for food/ feed uses

July 7, 2017
Seed World Europe

EU approves 5 GM products for food & feed uses: soybean, maize, cotton, potato &...

European Commission Approves Use of Enlist Corn

July 6, 2017
Seed World Europe

European Commission approves use of Enlist Corn, a new herbicide-tolerant corn variety for farmers in...

KeyGene Expands KeyPoint Mutation Breeding

July 5, 2017
Compiled by Staff

KeyGene expands KeyPoint mutation breeding to accelerate crop improvement. Unlocking the potential of plant genetics...

DuPont to Sell Part of Herbicides Business, Dow to Sell Plastics

June 28, 2017
Compiled by Staff

Dow and DuPont are merging to create a chemical giant. Learn more about the $130...

In Syngenta Class Action Lawsuit, Jury Awards Nearly $218 Million to Kansas Farmers

June 26, 2017
Compiled by Staff

Kansas corn producers awarded $218 million in jury verdict. Farmers claim seed company misled them...

Regulatory and Science Issues Key to NAFTA Talks: MacAulay

June 22, 2017
Marc Zienkiewicz - Seed World Canada Senior Editor

NAFTA talks: Regulatory science issues key to success. Learn how regulatory science is a key...

China Approves MON 87705 Soybean

June 16, 2017
Compiled by Staff

China approves new soybean variety MON 87705 for import. High yields, disease resistance, and improved...

Dow’s Enlist Corn Ready for 2018 Planting

June 14, 2017
Compiled by Staff

Dow AgroSciences has announced the launch of Enlist corn, a new corn seed variety that...

Corn Growers Support Biotech, Science-based Policies

June 13, 2017
Compiled by Staff

US corn growers support science-based policies to ensure safe, reliable access to biotech products. Learn...

Unauthorised GM Garden Petunia Varieties with Orange Flowers

May 31, 2017
Seed World Europe

Discover the beauty of unauthorized GM petunia varieties with orange flowers. Learn more about these...

EPA Approves Fortenza Seed Treatment for Corn, Cotton

May 25, 2017
Compiled by Staff

EPA approves Fortenza seed treatment for corn and cotton, providing farmers with a new tool...

Unlawful Use Of Farm Saved Seed In Belgium Leads To Large Fine And Damage Compensation

May 23, 2017
Seed World Europe

Belgium fines farmer for unlawful use of farm-saved seed and orders compensation for damages. Learn...

EPA Approves NemaStrike Technology

May 1, 2017
Compiled by Staff

EPA approves Nemastrike technology to reduce air pollution. New tech reduces emissions from industrial sources...

Monsanto’s Precision Planting Aborts Acquisition by Deere

May 1, 2017
Compiled by Staff

Monsanto abandons acquisition of Deere's Precision Planting, citing antitrust concerns. Learn more about the decision...

Dow Blasts AP for Chlorpyrifos Article

April 22, 2017
Julie Deering - Seed World Contributor

Dow AgroSciences responds to an Associated Press article about the safety of the pesticide chlorpyrifos....

A New Phytosanitary Standard On Seed Adopted At International Level

April 20, 2017
Seed World Europe

New international standard for seed quality adopted to ensure safe and healthy food production. Learn...

Court Rules: No Copyright Protection for Pesticide Labels

April 18, 2017
Compiled by Staff

Court rules pesticide labels not eligible for copyright protection: US appeals court ruling clarifies that...

Forage Genetics International Files Suit Against Alforex Seeds

April 17, 2017
Compiled by Staff

Forage Genetics International has filed a lawsuit against Alforex Seeds for patent infringement. Read more...