Seed World Canada

Seed growers say AAFC-related cuts are a turning point This story explores the risks to breeding and variety testing, and the opportunity to rethink Canada’s crop research model. hubs.li/Q047_BV90 #AAFC #CropResearch

Wheat breeder Dean Spaner’s quiet leadership helped shape Prairie agriculture for generations — through innovation, mentorship, and impact that lives on in the field. Read more: hubs.li/Q04cq4Vx0

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A feed shortage. A potential plant breeding problem. It's all connected. When investment in Canadian plant breeding erodes, the effects don't stop at the field. Farmers like @FreshAirFarmer feel it. Feed gets harder to source. Food production feels it. The whole system runs downstream from that one investment. This is On The Brink Episode 6. #dairyfarming #cdnag #onthebrink

A “quiet giant” who helped shape Canada’s pea industry. Dr. D.J. Bing’s work touched farms across the Prairies — even if you didn’t know his name. His legacy is bigger than you think. 👉 hubs.li/Q04byFSs0

The Lacombe research station closure is about more than one site. It’s about people, expertise, & a system that’s deeply connected across Canada. Lori Oatway of @WestCropInnvtns shares what’s at stake in our new podcast episode. hubs.li/Q04bmJhd0

Busy doesn’t mean effective. If your strategy looks like a to-do list, it’s just a plan. Clarity creates momentum. #Strategy #Leadership #Insiders hubs.li/Q049Z-Dq0

Doug Miller is stepping away from @Seedgrowers after 15 years. This story looks at the leadership, modernization and momentum he leaves behind for Canada’s seed certification system. hubs.li/Q047_N7v0 #CSGA #SeedCertification

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When Gerald Girard at @Malteurop chooses barley, he is counting on quality. Canadian plant breeding helps deliver it — even through unpredictable growing seasons. 33:1 is the return on investment in agriculture, and the impact reaches every Canadian. This is On The Brink: Episode 5. #cdnag #onthebrink

Garry Hamilton of @NexeedInc didn’t plan to spend 13 years in processing equipment — but it became one of the most rewarding parts of his career. One lesson stuck: how you respond when something goes wrong says everything. hubs.li/Q047DH2N0

Seed processors don’t usually get the spotlight—but they should. Brett Deneiko of @NexeedInc shares why this part of ag is more than just a step in the process — it’s where yield potential is protected, refined, and built. Read more: hubs.li/Q049m8n20

Heading north for something different. The @Seedgrowers AGM lands in Whitehorse (July 3-5) — where resilience, innovation, and community meet under the midnight sun. Keynote: Adventurer Bruce Kirkby Yukon tours Learn more: hubs.li/Q049dhcp0

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The status quo? It's gone. Seven @AAFC_Canada research facilities are slated to close. Their work? Testing new varieties in the environments where Canadian farmers actually grow them. Doug Miller of @Seedgrowers isn't backing down, instead, he's calling for a new, bold, ambitious vision for what Canadian Ag can become. #onthebrink #cdnag #seed

Dan Wright is stepping in as @Seeds_Canada CEO at a pivotal moment Our cover story looks at his listening-first approach, collaboration goals, and the big files ahead for the seed sector. hubs.li/Q047_BWL0 #SeedsCanada #SeedPolicy

Big news for Canadian seed corn. @Seed_Testing is now authorized by Bayer to conduct corn trait testing in Canada — including herbicide bioassays + ELISA trait testing. Faster results. Less border uncertainty. hubs.li/Q046wY3v0

New leadership. New chapter. @danwright67 is stepping in as CEO of @Seeds_Canada with a listening-first approach and a clear message: no more silos. What does this mean for the future of Canada’s seed industry? Read more at hubs.li/Q048TFsq0

After 40+ years in plant pathology, @FungusAmungus3 says his career was never just about crops — it was about people. From field scouting in Saskatchewan to helping farmers save thousands, his impact runs deep. 🎧 Listen to his story on the Seed World Canada podcast: hubs.li/Q048t41F0

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Darcy Unger just built a brand-new seed plant so his sons will have the tools they need to one day take over the farm. The basis behind that investment depends on something most people never think about: Canadian plant breeders developing genetics that make farms like his successful. This is “On The Brink”, episode 3. #onthebrink #cdnag #seedgrowers