Seed Health & Testing

Seed testing services in Canada are sold for about one-tenth of what they’re sold for in other parts of the world. Today in Canada, the typical cost to the customer is $50. Different markets place different value on seed testing for a variety of re…

As the world’s population is demanding more calories, Brazil is poised to be the powerhouse to meet those demands. Forty per cent of the world’s population will be fed by Brazil’s agricultural production, according to Embrapa (Brazilian…

As a seed analyst myself, I have worked with many great analysts over the years in Canada and abroad. These are professional, disciplined, dedicated and very talented people, but if there’s one thing we often lack, its having the opportunity to ex…

20/20 Seed Labs has been involved with Chilean seed production for about 18 years. In that time, using both our ISTA and CFIA accreditation, we have crop inspected and have verified hybrid canola, wheat and soybean seed lots coming back for spring pl…

We live in a time where change is constant. Agriculture is one of the most important sectors on the planet, and with that comes pressure to stay on top of seed testing and related technology. When you consider the development of new varieties that ca…

It would be an understatement to say that agricultural practices and output have changed significantly in the past century. In 1910, one farmer could feed 2.5 people. Today, one farmer can feed more than 130 people. These production increases are a d…