Lorena Basso Elected President of International Seed Federation
22 May 2026, Lisbon: Lorena Basso has been elected President of the International Seed Federation during the World Seed Congress 2026 held in Lisbon, Portugal,
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Seed Industry
Latest news from the global seed industry. Includes news related to supply & demand, crops, seed availability, new varieties, resistant varieties. Crops include cotton, soybean, wheat, maize, paddy, vegetables etc.
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Simon’s Seasonal Insights – Downy Mildew Challenge After Good Start To Leafy Salad Season
22 May 2026, UK: The 2026 leafy salad season has, agronomically, had a positive start to date. After such a difficult 2025
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World Seed Congress 2026 Concludes in Lisbon, Announces Lorena Basso as First Female ISF President
21 May 2026, Lisbon: The International Seed Federation concluded the World Seed Congress 2026 in Lisbon, Portugal, marking a historic moment for the global
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Syngenta Group to Divest Flowers Business into Joint Venture with Dümmen Orange
20 May 2026, Switzerland: Syngenta Group has announced the signing of an agreement to divest its Flowers business into a strategic joint venture
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ISF Launches Social Rights Guidelines to Strengthen Responsible Seed Production Worldwide
New Framework Unveiled at World Seed Congress 2026 Highlights Growing Focus on Labour Rights, Ethical Sourcing and Sustainable Seed Supply
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World Seed Congress 2026 in Lisbon Draws Delegates from 75 Countries Under Theme ‘Joint Actions, Resilient Futures’
19 May 2026, Portugal: More than 1,700 delegates and guests from over 75 countries have gathered in Lisbon for the 2026 World Seed
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Syngenta Opens $10 Million R&D Center in Spain to Reduce Vegetable Seed Breeding Timelines
16 May 2026, Spain: Syngenta has opened a new R&D Technology Center in El Ejido, Almería, Spain, focused on reducing vegetable seed breeding
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Power of Diversity Grants 2026 – Call for Proposals
€2.2 Million in Power of Diversity Grants for Opportunity Crops 15 May 2026, Zambia: Opportunity crops are getting a boost in six
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Golden Harvest Invests Over $300,000 in Local Communities Through Harvest Roots Program
Community investment program gives back to local farming communities in key growing regions. 13 May 2026, US: Golden Harvest has invested over
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Keep Your Crops Going Strong – Biological Solutions To Maximise Potential From The Start
07 May 2026, UK: It has been a challenging spring across the UK, with significantly below-average rainfall in March and April
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