Seed World Canada

“If the equipment is reliable, they can focus on the details that really matter: quality, growers, and customer relationships.” That insight from Jason Zondervan of Snobelen Farms Ltd. says a lot about modern processing operations. In this case study, a seed processing facility shares how upgrading its screening system with the help of Nexeed Inc. delivered: • 40% improvement in screenings • Reduced operator intervention • Better consistency and cleaner separation • Greater confidence in product quality • More efficient day-to-day operations A valuable read for anyone involved in seed processing, plant operations, or equipment optimization. Read the full story in the comments.

For three straight years, cereal variety filings with Plant Breeders' Rights have been declining. In both the public and private sectors. That's concerning for Canada's plant breeding ecosystem. Anthony Parker, Commissioner of Plant Breeders' Rights, highlights two pressure points that can help explain this effect: eroding public funding for institutions like the Crop Development Centre - USask and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada/ Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada, and a lack of clear mechanisms to reward the risk that comes with developing a new variety in Canada. Parker still believes the ecosystem is healthy enough to recover — only if Canada starts building a funding and incentive structure before the decline becomes irreversible. This is On The Brink Season 2: Episode 3.

Canada’s crop innovation future depends on sustainable plant breeding investment, according to CANTERRA SEEDS. With public programs under pressure, tools like VUAs can help drive competition, innovation, and stronger cereal genetics for farmers. 🌾 Investing today means better varieties tomorrow. https://hubs.li/Q04hpZD30

A seed company I worked with had plans, meetings, calendars and budgets in place. The team was busy and moving fast. But they weren’t gaining traction. When I asked, “What problem do you solve better than anyone else?” every leader had a different answer. It wasn’t an execution problem. It was a strategy alignment problem. Planning creates motion. Strategy creates momentum. #SeedIndustry #Agribusiness #Leadership #BusinessStrategy #GrowthStrategy #Insiders https://hubs.li/Q04hgq6h0

“The seed sector cannot operate in isolation anymore.” At World Seed Congress 2026 in Lisbon, International Seed Federation Value Chain Coordination Group Chair Eduard Fito discusses why the global seed sector must engage more deeply with the wider food systems conversation — from sustainability and resilience to regulation, innovation, and public trust. The interview highlights how the industry is working to strengthen its role within the broader agricultural value chain and build a more unified narrative around food security and long-term sustainability. #WSC2026 #SeedSector #FoodSecurity #Sustainability #PlantBreeding #Agriculture #Innovation https://lnkd.in/dFCF9W5r

At World Seed Congress 2026 in Lisbon, International Seed Federation Secretary General Michael Keller shares why the global seed sector continues to look ahead with optimism — even amid growing uncertainty around trade, regulation, and geopolitics. In his remarks, Keller highlights the importance of innovation, intellectual property, food security, and international cooperation in shaping the future of agriculture. With more than 1,800 delegates from 80 countries participating in this year’s Congress, the message is clear: long-term progress in agriculture will depend on collaboration across borders and across the value chain. #WorldSeedCongress #Seeds2030 #Agriculture #FoodSecurity #Innovation https://lnkd.in/d79S3CpC

Congratulations to Michael Keller, Secretary General of the International Seed Federation, on receiving Seed World Group’s 2025 Global Unity Award at World Seed Congress 2026 in Lisbon. The award recognizes Keller’s long-standing leadership, collaboration, and commitment to strengthening connections across the global seed sector. #WSC2026 #InternationalSeedFederation #SeedSector #Leadership #Agriculture #GlobalCollaboration https://hubs.li/Q04hN7h70

Not everyone in the seed industry grew up in agriculture. One professional’s path from restaurant work to client services in Canada’s seed sector shows how transferable skills, adaptability and relationship-building can create unexpected career opportunities. A great reminder that agriculture needs talent from all backgrounds. Read the full story: https://hubs.li/Q04hz1Jf0

If Canada is serious about its sovereignty, then we need to talk about food security. A good place to start: renewed investment in Canadian plant breeding and locally adapted crops, instead of the cuts. Co-owner of Cribit Seeds, Quentin Martin has a front row seat to the impacts of lower breeding investment. As a test site for public breeders, his farm screens new genetics in the same conditions where the varieties will actually be grown. When he talks about what plant breeding cuts mean for the industry, he speaks from experience. Fewer varieties. Weaker food security. Take this into account, and the sovereignty argument starts to lose credibility. Right now, the priorities do not match the national conversation. This is On The Brink Season 2: Episode 2