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Seeds

FSII applauds the initiatives for agriculture sector in Union Budget 2024

The review of agricultural research will ensure high productivity and development of climate-resilient varieties, which is a crucial step forward for seed industry.  Ajai Rana, Chairman, Federation of Seed Industry…

Cargill and University of Minnesota collaborate on winter camelina and pennycress research

The collaboration will focus on the development of high performing seed varieties and farming techniques adapted for the unique growing conditions of the Upper Midwest. Cargill and the Forever Green…

Corteva Agriscience introduces a high fibre durum, Trusource™ Wheat variety

Trusource wheat will be available to food companies to trial in product development and evaluation in late 2024. Corteva Agriscience announced its new brand, Trusource™ wheat, a high fiber durum…

Strong Public-Private Partnerships are inevitable to create a resilient agri-food system in India

Experts had a high-impact brainstorming session on “Public-Private Partnership in Agriculture: A Way Forward” organised by TAAS In collaboration with ICAR, FSII and NSAI. Public private partnerships could hold the…

Enhancing Crop Resilience in the Face of Climate Crisis

By Dr Venkatram Vasantvada Director, The Federation of Seed Industry of India (FSII) and MD & CEO, SeedWorks International Climate change poses a formidable threat to agricultural sustainability and food…

India Needs GEd to Usher in A New Agri Revolution

For the development of gene-edited crops in India, seed industry requires infrastructure support, clear Intellectual Property Rights policies, investment in R&D and policy for technology licensing. Strengthening partnerships among academia,…

Bayer and Solynta collaborate to advance true potato seed in smallholder markets

Agreement focuses on commercialisation and distribution of disease-free, high-quality starting material to smallholder farmers in Kenya and India. Bayer and Solynta have reached an agreement to collaborate on the commercialisation…

Rijk Zwaan opens new breeding greenhouse for berries

The new greenhouse features advanced climate control, energy-efficient systems, and sustainable practices, ensuring optimal conditions for year-round research and breeding. Rijk Zwaan has announced the opening of its newest breeding…

Syngenta and InstaDeep collaborate to accelerate crops seeds trait research using AI

The initial phase of the collaboration will focus on AI-mediated trait design for both corn and soybeans. Syngenta Seeds, one of the world’s leading global agriculture technology companies, announced a…

IRRI joins forces with Vietnam Seed Corporation to develop premium rice varieties

This collaboration aims to develop and commercialise high-yielding, high-quality rice varieties that are resistant to pests and adaptable to the changing climate. To boost Vietnam’s rice production and quality, Vietnam…

Bioseed and IRRI extend collaboration for developing next-generation rice varieties

The partnership extension will advance research initiatives that aim to develop improved rice varieties with multiple tolerances for biotic and abiotic stresses. Bioseed and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)…

CIOPORA inks MoU with ISF and 11 other organisations to fight against illegal seed practices

With this MoU, the organisations aim to increase awareness about and implement Legal Seed and Plant Practices worldwide. CIOPORA joined forces with the International Seed Federation (ISF) and 11 other…

WorldVeg and ICAR-NBPGR inks MoU to facilitate germplasm exchange

The two organisations will work together to conserve native and indigenous vegetable varieties, undertake joint research projects and develop capacity-building initiatives. The World Vegetable Center (WorldVeg) has signed an agreement…

Bayer and G+FLAS collaborate to develop genome-edited tomato varieties

The collaboration leverages G+FLAS’ genome editing technology and Bayer’s proprietary tomato germplasm. As part of its strategic open innovation approach global life science company Bayer has advanced two initiatives with…

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