Seed companies like Syngenta are using mechanical innovations to keep up with the speed of genomic testing, which they say will help fast track variety development.
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Mechanical innovation helps seed companies keep up with genetic testing speed
More sensors help collect field data faster and, combined with AI-based analysis, that can help fast-track variety development
Genomic tools should mean faster seed solutions
Gene editing could help find replacements as older genetic modification technologies develop resistance
New genomic tools like genome sequencing and the ability to stack genes through CRISPR gene editing mean that there will soon be solutions for farmers against crop pests.
Changes possible to international plant gene sharing treaty
Fees for accessing global gene banks could bring additional costs to researchers, farmers
Access to gene banks for breeding new crop varieties is valued worldwide, but proposals to charge fees or subscriptions has potential to hobble that crop development research.
Manitoba Crop Alliance tendering out homegrown sunflower varieties
The Manitoba Crop Alliance is courting seed companies for the first hybrids to come out of its confection sunflower breeding program
The Manitoba Crop Alliance is courting seed companies for the first hybrids to come out of its confection sunflower breeding program.
International dry bean collaboration to speed new varieties
AAFC Morden pitching in germplasm to global bean breeding consortium
International dry bean breeding consortium hopes to develop trait modelling tools to speed develpment of new varieties.
New chipping varieties catch eyes of potato producers
New spud varieties crossing finish line to commercial production
New chipping potato varieties are attracting attention and Vander Zaag's SP327 has reached commercial production.
‘Midgebusters’ lead research attack on wheat midge
From mechanical deterrents like awns to taking inspiration from old varieties, one research team hopes to find new genetic weapons against wheat midge
From mechanical deterrents like awns to taking inspiration from old varieties, one research team hopes to find new genetic weapons against wheat midge.
AAC Westking vies for wheat crown
AAC Westking aims to surplant AAC Brandon as spring wheat of choice on the Prairies
AAC Westking aims to surplant AAC Brandon as spring wheat variety of choice on the Prairies.
New wheat on the block for sawfly, midge
AAC Oakman, available for sale in 2026, brings insect resistance against two wheat pests
AAC Oakman, available for sale in 2026, brings insect resistance both sawfly and wheat midge.
Issue-solving durum varieties showcased at AIM
SaskWheat brought five varieties of durum wheat to Ag in Motion this year, with four of them being new to address different problems that producers face.
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