Irish Seed Trade

The Irish Seed Trade Association (ISTA) represents multipliers, producers and distributors of certified seed in Ireland.

[John Dunne @John_Dunne_]

Hi all, Goldcrop are hosting two growers Arable events in Cork next week. All interested growers are welcome. Please see details below.

Registration at the following link is requested for catering. 👉🏻 https://t.co/w4pEzCQOFV We hope to see you there! 🌞🌾🌞

[Irish Seed Trade @IrishSeedTrade]

@agriculture_ie seed lab in Backweston is accredited to these International Standards and gives final results on all Irish Certified Seed

[ISTA - International Seed Testing Association @ISTAseedtesting]

🌍 Today is World Accreditation Day! This year’s theme: Innovation, Trust and Sustainability: The Power of Accreditation.

Through the @ISTAseedtesting Accreditation Programme, laboratories worldwide demonstrate their competence in seed testing helping ensure reliable results, trusted seed trade and stronger agrifood systems.

#WorldAccreditationDay #seedquality #seedtesting

[Irish Seed Trade @IrishSeedTrade]

Really educating visit to @Goldcrop Dunleer today, avoiding the showers with some great new varieties on show that are beginning commercial availability. Huge investment also in recent times in the machines cleaning and treating seed.

[Adam Woods @ajwwoods]

Sun is shining here in Co. Louth on a fine June evening. A lot of information on display here at the @Goldcrop field evening in Dunleer in Co. Louth. Numerous varieties on display with a focus on Winter Wheat varieties this evening. @SiobhWalsh1 @FJTillage @farmersjournal

[Adam Woods @ajwwoods]

Final presentation is on the Spring Beans varieties at the @Goldcrop tillage walk in Dunleer. Two varieties on display, Callas and Protina. Early planting essential (end of March). Needs the protein payment to make a margin. @SiobhWalsh1 @FJTillage @farmersjournal

[Euroseeds @EuroseedsEU]

📢3⃣1⃣ EU agri-food partners urge MEPs to back the NGT Regulation as agreed in Dec 2025 without amendments.

A balanced framework is key for innovation, sustainability & competitiveness: Europe must not fall behind!

@EUparliament

Read our open letter➡️ https://t.co/rRVoQTAJAx

#GrowingTheFuture #plantbreeding #NGTs

[John Dunne @John_Dunne_]

The @Goldcrop trial site in Shanagarry is taking shape for 2026. 53mm of rain since last Thursday and these warm temperatures will lead to very high disease pressure - just what we need to test the potential new varieties from our breeder partners 🌾🌞🌱

[Euroseeds @EuroseedsEU]

Your toast just got safer! 🌾🍞

Scientists at Rothamsted Research used CRISPR to cut wheat’s asparagine by up to 93%, lowering harmful acrylamide in bread & biscuits, without affecting yield ➡️ https://t.co/9UgQ70pMfK

#GrowingTheFuture #foodsafety

[Scottish Agronomy Ltd @ScotAgCoOp]

3,000 spring barley plots and 1,500 miniplots; 4 drills; 11 people; 1 set of perfect conditions. Hopefully your Saturday is as productive as ours 😁☀️🤔

[Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine @agriculture_ie]

Never overlook safety, even when you are busy. Make sure your farm vehicles are kept well maintained.

[Euroseeds @EuroseedsEU]

🌱What’s in a bag of seed? Farmers don't want to gamble on seed quality.

Plant varieties must meet the #DUS criteria (Distinctiveness, Uniformity, and Stability). DUS tests generate the description of a variety detailing its relevant characteristics.

#PRM #GrowingTheFuture

[Euroseeds @EuroseedsEU]

📢 ✅ The European Parliament’s ENVI Committee has approved the NGT compromise text with a strong majority.

A key step forward for EU plant breeders & farmers, bringing the regulation closer to adoption. Next steps: Council confirmation and final votes in the coming months. 🌱🌾

Read our press release 📰➡️ https://t.co/DGNJmiNbyc

#GrowingTheFuture #NGTs

[Teagasc @teagasc]

***TILLAGE FARMERS - SAVE THE DATE!!!***
The National Tillage Conference 2026 takes place on Wednesday, 28 January at 9am in the Lyrath Convention Centre, Kilkenny.
Find out more https://t.co/TFuZST0ETR

[Euroseeds @EuroseedsEU]

📢📰🌱🌾🌱

A huge achievement for innovation in #plantbreeding!

EU Member States endorsed the agreement on #NewGenomicTechniques, supporting innovation, resilient crops and a competitive seed sector.

Take a look at the reaction of our Secretary General & CEO, Garlich von Essen ⬇️

Read more 👉 https://t.co/kgP0tqjQ2z

#GrowingTheFuture #NewGenomicTechniques #seedinnovations

[Teagasc @teagasc]

The Farming for Soil Health handbook, which was launched recently, aims to share practical, evidence-based principles on soil health that farmers, growers, and advisors can use to manage their soils more effectively.
Find it here https://t.co/vhdl7ww5rI

[FJ Tillage @FJTillage]

This pilot scheme is good news for Irish tillage farmers.
https://t.co/tFYWQgWaBu

[Euroseeds @EuroseedsEU]

Happy #WorldSoilDay! 🌱🟫🌳🌾🏡

Did you know?

Plant breeding helps decrease soil erosion, sequester carbon and improve soil quality by increasing soil organic matter ➡️ https://t.co/o69haBah1H

#PlantBreeding #GrowingTheFuture

[Drummonds @DrummondsAgri]

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐒𝐨𝐢𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐲!

Soil and plant health is essential for achieving maximum crop performance in grasslands and cereal crops. Drummonds dedicated team of agronomists are committed to delivering top-quality advice and technical support to enhance soil and plant health.

𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐢𝐥 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐢𝐥 𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞. 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐫𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲 & 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐨𝐧 𝟎𝟒𝟏 𝟗𝟖𝟑𝟖𝟗𝟖𝟔

[Euroseeds @EuroseedsEU]

EU co-legislators reached a deal that enables the development of conventional-like NGT plants, supporting resilient crops and EU competitiveness. 🌱🇪🇺!

Framework remains innovation-focused, but added elements will require close assessment.

Many thanks to the @eu2025dk Presidency and Rapporteur @jessicapolfjard for their leadership! 👏

Read our press 📄➡️https://t.co/BRMYdg0h97

#GrowingTheFuture #NewGenomicTechniques #NGTs

[Euroseeds @EuroseedsEU]

Climate change, new pests and rising food demand will not wait.

NGTs can deliver resilient and sustainable plant varieties, if Europe provides a practical, science-based framework.

We join the agri-food chain in calling on policymakers: finalise NGT rules now!

ℹ️📄 https://t.co/Pm8IbgJ49v

#GrowingTheFuture #NewGenomicTechniques #foodsecurity