The Svalbard Global Seed Vault of Norway has recorded the highest number of new seed samples since 2020. According to the faculty, the increase in number is due to the fear of the impact of climate change on food security.

Norway: Svalbard Global Seed Vault receives over 30,000 new samples amid climate change impact fears

Scientists have claimed that a mysterious ancient seed which dates back between 993 AD and 1202 and is believed to have grown into a 10-foot-tall tree nearly 1,000 years ago may be hiding the cure for cancer.

Scientists claim 1,000-year-old seed is of Biblical tree that may be hiding cure for cancer

In a bizarre trend, mango pits are being kept as “pets” by Chinese people, who have now gone beyond keeping young animals. The latest “animal” companion fad in which pets are being created by youngsters from mango seed with sprouting hair has left the mainland social media shocked after online media outlet Jiupai News reported it on July 20.

Mango pits or pets | Chinese raising hairy seeds like dogs and cats, grooming their 'hair'

The influence of a small number of large corporations over the global food chain is growing, helped by the burgeoning use of "big data" and artificial intelligence, a new research says.

Only two companies control 40% of global commercial seed market: Report

Eating lots of nuts, seeds and plant oils may cut risks of early death, scientists have revealed. A team of Iranian researchers analysed diets and mortality rates, spanning up to three decades.

Nuts, seeds and plant oils reduce risk of an early death by 10%

The International Seed Testing Association (ISTA) has asked the Indian government to be cautious about unsolicited mail packages containing seeds. This comes in the wake of several people in the USA and Canada receiving such packages in the past week.

International body warns Indian government against planting unsolicited seeds

Experience, knowledge and voice of the farmer, is important to ensure sustainable food security

Farmer's perspective about the seed distribution programme in Embu, Kenya

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