News - Seeds

Law

House Committee Approves Policy for Community Seed Banks

If there is no appeal for a vote in the Plenary, the project will go directly to the Senate.

10.10.2025 | 07:35 (UTC -3)

Corteva

Corteva Appoints New Global Seed Marketing Leader

Based in the US, Lucas de Melo will be responsible for branding, pricing and integration of global marketing practices.

30.09.2025 | 13:57 (UTC -3)

Abrates

Registration for the Seed Analyst Course in Lavras is now open

Abrates and UFLA promote training in November based on the new Seed Analysis Rules

15.09.2025 | 14:17 (UTC -3)

Jotabasso Seeds Announces New CEO

Tages Martinelli takes over as the company's leader, focusing on expansion and strategic strengthening.

11.09.2025 | 14:50 (UTC -3)

Syngenta

Syngenta Seeds has a new head of marketing in Brazil

After holding strategic positions within the company, Gustavo V. Ramos takes over leadership of the area in Brazil.

04.09.2025 | 16:07 (UTC -3)

Good Harvest

Boa Safra announces director of products and new businesses

Maurício Pagotto takes over the position with the mission of strengthening the company's portfolio

03.09.2025 | 14:12 (UTC -3)

Gene SW14 boosts soybean seed weight and quality

Natural variant increases yield and protein content while maintaining agronomic stability

02.09.2025 | 13:42 (UTC -3)

Operation seizes three thousand tons of pirated seeds

The cargo is valued at R$35 million

01.09.2025 | 07:39 (UTC -3)

ABRASS

Seed Day highlights the role of soybeans in agribusiness

Abrass warns of certification challenges and highlights growth prospects for the seed market in Brazil

21.08.2025 | 16:50 (UTC -3)

Agrodefense

Irregular seeds generate losses and costs for farmers

In Goiás, Agrodefesa identified up to 15% of substandard lots between 2022 and 2024

21.08.2025 | 15:02 (UTC -3)

New nematode-resistant soybeans to arrive in Brazil by the end of the decade

BASF, Corteva and MS Technologies announce agreement to develop

13.08.2025 | 10:24 (UTC -3)

Market

Argentina commercially releases new transgenic cotton

The cultivar, developed by the company Gensus, combines three biotechnological events

08.08.2025 | 14:38 (UTC -3)

Agristar

Strategic broccoli cultivation reduces field losses

Strategic broccoli cultivation reduces field losses

04.08.2025 | 17:27 (UTC -3)

TMG

Brazil invests in genetics to maintain leadership in cotton

Production is expected to reach 3,9 million tons; the sector faces climate, pests, and competition from synthetic fibers.

23.07.2025 | 16:01 (UTC -3)

Seeds

Bayer launches technologies at the 2025 Brazilian Soybean Congress

Company invests in integrated solutions for seed treatment, weed and disease control

23.07.2025 | 08:00 (UTC -3)

Corteva

PhytoGen launches new cotton cultivars for 2026

PHY 357 W3FE and PHY 433 W3FE varieties promise superior performance

17.07.2025 | 07:05 (UTC -3)

Seeds

Bayer extends CEO Bill Anderson's contract through 2029

He leads restructuring with a focus on innovation, cost cutting and profitability.

16.07.2025 | 13:19 (UTC -3)

Aprosem

Aprosem continues to lead the Bahia Seed Commission

Agta Roberta Rufatto assumes presidency and reinforces commitment to the seed and seedling sector in Matopiba

07.07.2025 | 15:14 (UTC -3)

Bayer

Bayer has a change in the Soy Marketing department

Bruno Camargo takes over as director after 14 years of experience in the company

04.07.2025 | 16:01 (UTC -3)

Seeds

Top Science 2025 brings together experts and farmers

More than 200 researchers and consultants participate in the event promoted by BASF

02.07.2025 | 09:08 (UTC -3)

Syngenta

Beck's acquires corn seed production unit from Syngenta

Acquisition strengthens company's presence in the western United States

02.07.2025 | 08:19 (UTC -3)

GDM

GDM acquires AgReliant Genetics and expands operations in North America

With the purchase of 100% of the North American company, the company strengthens its corn and soy portfolio

30.06.2025 | 08:01 (UTC -3)

Abrates

Copasem aims to advance seed health in Brazil

Abrates Committee advocates for more technology, research and coordination to overcome bottlenecks in phytopathology

27.06.2025 | 08:30 (UTC -3)

BASF

BASF launches canola variety in North America

With heat resistance and increased productivity, new technology promises higher income for producers in challenging regions

26.06.2025 | 10:28 (UTC -3)