[Nonthaburi, Thailand, 18 January 2024] – East-West Seed (EWS) is excited to announce the enhancement of its seed health testing capabilities through a continued partnership with the Thailand Department of Agriculture's Plant Quarantine Research Group.
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The two global organizations sign a 5-year cooperation for activities centered on seed systems to improve agricultural productivity worldwide.
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Sorghum industry members – including representatives from National Sorghum Producers (NSP), United Sorghum Checkoff Program (USCP), Texas Tech University (TTU) – Davis College and S&W Seed Company (Nasdaq: SANW) – met Friday, Sept. 15, at the TTU Innovation Hub
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Fijen did research in fields used by vegetable seed producer BASF in France and Italy, where contract farmers grow leek seed. BASF wanted to know how important pollinators were for seed production.
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At ‘Seed meets Technology’ (24-26 September) in Zwaagdijk Incotec will be presenting the companies new theme: Mission Zero.
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Defining agriculture’s contributions towards achieving SDG13–Climate Action was one of the key topics addressed this week at the United Nations High Level Political Forum in New York.
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At the Hortitec 2019 Incotec is showcasing seed enhancing products developed for the South American market, such as seed pelleting and encrusting.
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To an untrained eye, all sheep in a paddock look alike. But shepherds can call all the sheep in their flock by name and recognize the distinguishing features of each animal.
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Leverkusen– Bayer is raising the bar in transparency, sustainability and engagement, reflecting its heightened responsibility and potential as a new leader in agriculture.
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Proposed royalties on farm-saved seed took center stage at the Alberta Federation of Agriculture (AFA) Annual General Meeting in Leduc, as members discussed a range of policy issues and made their voices heard.
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Origin (Origin Agritech Ltd., NASDAQ: SEED), a germplasm and biotechnology-focused crop seed provider, has announced the establishment of its North American operations in Des Moines, Iowa effective August 29, 2016.
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Plant biologists at the University of California, Davis, have discovered a way to make crop plants replicate through seeds as clones.
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Inari, a Flagship Pioneering company, introduced the world’s first Seed Foundry as part of the company’s mission to reintroduce genetic diversity
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S&W Seed Company (Nasdaq : SANW) today announced the integration of proprietary sorghum germplasm in the U.S. and Brazil that it previously acquired from NexSteppe, Inc.
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A one day training programme on “Seed production of field and vegetable crops” was organized by office of the Director (Seeds), Punjab Agricultural University at University Seed Farm, Naraingarh, Fatehgarh sahib on 20.2.2018.
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Andhra Pradesh government has set up a panel to study the efficacy of the seed in the fields based on a representation from local farmers, in a move that seeks to legitimize the cultivation of Roundup Ready Flex or Glycel BT hybrid cotton (BG II RRF).
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S&W Seed Company (Nasdaq: SANW) announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has granted S&W a patent covering its unique stevia plant variety ‘SW 129.’
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S&W Seed Company has received a trademark for the use of the brand name ‘Kandi Leaf’ stevia. On S&W’s unique stevia lines bred for enhanced flavor characteristics, the trademark will be applied and marketed for the fresh and dry leaf market.
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To stimulate improved seed production, processing, and marketing, with a loan programme of $9 million, the Feed the Future – Ghana Agriculture Technology Transfer Project (ATT) is partnering reputable financial institutions in northern Ghana.
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Sakata Seed Corporation Joins Patent Pool, Vegetable International Licensing Platform or ‘ILP Vegetable’, promoting the use of patents, covering biological material with the aim to enhance research activities and development of new varieties.
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To boost the seed industry in Jalna, the Maharashtra state government announced its decision to set up an Rs 110-crore seed hub project in the city. The announcement was made by the state water supply and sanitation minister, Babanrao Lonikar and four term MLA from the Partur assembly constituency in Jalna.
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As construction continues on the North America Seedcare Institute expansion in Stanton, Minnesota, in anticipation of a late-2016 opening, it’s an exciting time for the seed industry.
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S&W Seed Company announced the Company has signed a licensing agreement with a leading U.S.-based seed company for production and marketing of a proprietary hybrid grain sorghum variety in the United States as well as Mexico. With an estimated 597 million bushels harvested from approximately 7 to 8 million acres in 2015, the United States is one of the largest sorghum markets in the world.
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Germains Seed Technology believe that educating younger generations about seed technology and their relevance to the agriculture industry plays a vital role in supporting the industry’s future.
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To check for substandard seeds and fertilisers during the coming kharif season hence May to October, 16 flying squads are appointed by the agriculture department of the state government. The move will ensure that the farmers get quality seeds.
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The Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) signed a memorandum of understating with The Star Agriseeds Private Limited, Jaipur. Under the pact, the company has agreed to produce certified seed of the University developed moong variety SML 668 for seed distribution by the University to the farmers of Punjab.
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In April, The Directorate of Extension Education of Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) would hold training courses on “Seed Production of Vegetable Crops” and “Vocational and Career Development Programme”.
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The launch of the Seed Internship Program announced by Organic Seed Alliance (OSA) and the Multinational Exchange for Sustainable Agriculture (MESA), the first of its kind in the U.S. The six-month internships combine hands-on education, farm-based independent study, and classroom and online learning.
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The American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) applauds Senate Agriculture Chairman Pat Roberts for his leadership in introducing a common sense food-labelling proposal to bring consistency and transparency to the marketplace.
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At the recent Society for Range Management Convention in Corpus Christi, Texas the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) co-hosted an educational session on pollinators and native seed production.
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The 8th National Seed Congress requested to the Telangana State government to formulate policies for the seed industry promotion. National Seed Congress has asked the government to take relevant steps for development of a Seed Mission in line with flag ship of government, Mission Kakatiya.
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Union Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh said that India with a domestic seed market size of about Rs 15,000 crore has a huge potential to become a global supplier of hybrid seeds, especially vegetables, field crops and flower.
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Agriculture minister Pocharam Srinivas Reddy said that seed manufacturing companies should ponder on farmer's issue and figure out ways they can contribute to reduce the difficulties.
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To facilitate exports from the country the seed industry has called for policy support from the Centre.
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Nigeria: The four special committees inaugurated by the permanent secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Sonny Echono, on July 13, 2015, over the revitalisation of the agriculture sector have submitted their reports which called for the total overhaul of the sector.

The committees are the storage and agro processing facilities; resuscitation of cotton, textiles and garments; development of grazing reserves and stock routes nationwide; and revitalisation of agricultural extension services in Nigeria.

On cotton seed multiplication and seed supply, the committee recommended a virile and systematic breeder foundation and certified seed regeneration system while mandating the National Agricultural Seeds Council (NASC) to always certify and regulate the cotton seed industry. Part of the recommendation of the committee on ginnery development was for operational ginneries to work with the Nigeria Incentive-based Risk Sharing system for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL) and Bank of Agriculture (BOA), through the growth enhancement support scheme (GES), to increase the quantity and quality of seed cotton and lint.

The committee on grazing reserves and stock routes nationwide, chaired by Professor B.Y. Abubakar, as part of its recommendations called for the establishment of a National Livestock Development Authority that would have the mandate for the implementation of a national livestock breeding policy while also pushing for the development of grazing reserves and stock routes. It also advised the government to have a national programme on grazing reserves and stock routes development; to strengthen existing conflict resolution and prevention mechanisms; and embrace the diversification of the agricultural sector with more attention and emphasis on the livestock sub-sector.