Marco van Leeuwen is the past president of the International Seed Federation and managing director of seed company Rijk Zwaan. | John Greig photo

Genetic modification, global trade and illegal seed concern seed growers

Global trade and seed technology were major topics at the World Seed Congress

Western Canadian crops that missed out on rapid improvement during the first wave of genetic modification could see advantages as gene editing spreads. Canada recently announced rules that allow gene-edited crops without the regulatory burden faced by genetically modified crops. Other stories in the New Seed Variety Guide 2025: Individual genes already present in the […] Read more

The goal is to produce spring wheat lines with greater ability to receive and use sunlight, according to an Alberta Farmer Express article. | File photo

Gene-edited wheat tested

SASKATOON — Agriculture Canada has planted its first research plots of gene-edited wheat. The experimental wheat is being grown in a small field trial at the Lethbridge Research and Development Centre. Related stories: The goal is to produce spring wheat lines with greater ability to receive and use sunlight, according to an Alberta Farmer Express article. A […] Read more