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March 7, 2024


Interview with Mary Sue Rogers, a member of the Supervisory Board at East-West Seed since 2016, on leadership and women in the workplace


December 4, 2023


How going against the grain forged an industry-leading career - If Hackett Professor Kadambot Siddique was more swayed by first impressions, Western Australia would almost certainly not be home to one of the world’s leading agricultural scientists


August 23, 2023


Unearthing treasures of agriculture: Jonathan Kressin's journey as pre-breeder at East-West Seed


March 30, 2023


The remarkable journey of Douwe Zijp as CEO of East-West Seed


March 28, 2022


Temasek is said to push for removal of Bayer CEO Baumann (Bloomberg)


March 11, 2022


Being the change you wanted to see as a young girl - Agricultural scientist Madhulika Singh shares her experience as the first woman in STEM in her family and in her society in Bihar, India.


March 8, 2022


Chia Tai celebrates International Women’s Day highlighting a story of a talented female breeder, an unseen force for food security


November 22, 2021


Asia and Pacific Seed Association (APSA) recognizes 2021’s five ‘most influential’ seed scientists in Asia-Pacific


November 19, 2021


Barley breeder Dr Hannah Robinson shares her inspiring AgVenture this National Ag Day (Queensland Country Life)


November 11, 2021


An interview of Rudi Appels, Honorary Professor at the University of Melbourne and Research Fellow at AgriBio (Latrobe University), by Stephen Baenziger


June 2, 2021


Yuan Longping, el «padre del arroz híbrido» que acabó con el hambre en China


May 26, 2021


Tributes flow as crowds bid farewell to Yuan Longping, 'Father of Hybrid Rice' (Global Times)


May 24, 2021


“Father of Hybrid Rice” Yuan Longping’s Legacy: An agricultural innovation that helps feed the world


March 1, 2021


These women scientists at Corteva Agriscience are breaking gender stereotypes in the agri sector (YourStory)


August 18, 2020


Yuan Longping, the man who feeds China (SupChina)


April 14, 2020


Hari Upadhyaya: The fearless breeder in the genebank, recipient of the inaugural Crop Trust Legacy Award


March 9, 2020


To celebrate International Women’s Day the International Seed Federation focuses on the longest serving member of the ISF Secretariat, a woman by the name of Dr Radha Ranganathan


October 17, 2019


The man who fed the world - BBC radio show Witness History focuses on the life and work of Norman Borlaug


October 16, 2019


2019 World Food Prize recognizes the impact of bringing improved seeds to Africa, Asia and Latin America - The work of laureate Simon N. Groot has helped smallholder farmers to enhance vegetable production and has improved the diets of millions


August 1, 2019


The pioneering female botanist who sweetened a nation and saved a valley - One of India’s finest plant scientists, Janaki Ammal spurred her country to protect its rich tropical diversity (Smithsonian)


June 6, 2019


Yuan Longping : le « père du riz hybride » (Centre d'Informations Internet de Chine)


May 25, 2018


Australia - Next gen researchers: Investing in the future


November 29, 2017


Women in Triticum Award winner Naeela Qureshi, PhD Candidate, University of Sydney


July 9, 2017


Harry Stine sows trade with China (Chinadaily)


June 14, 2017


US seed tycoon Harry Stine feels close bond with China (China Daily)


May 31, 2017


Taking five with Prof. Justin Borevitz, leader of the Canberra ANU node of the Australian Plant Phenomics Facility


February 19, 2017


International Seed Testing Association presents: Fresh in the Field - New generation of seed scientists is enthusiastic, eager to learn and talented


July 20, 2016


International Seed Testing Association (ISTA) presents:  Fresh In The Field, a column dedicated to the new generation of seed scientists


June 30, 2016


Interview with Rick Jones, who heads up Seminis’ global onion breeding program


March 27, 2016


The tycoon who is offering $43 billion for Swiss agribusiness giant Syngenta keeps a low profile but is China's most aggressive dealmaker (AP / The Republic)


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