Canada
July 10, 2025

For the last six months, the Seeds Canada policy team has been developing, in tandem with our members, the Guide to Sustainable Seed. After several consultations and incorporating both synchronous and asynchronous feedback, we are proud to present a tool built by and for our members. The Guide explores the sustainability efforts across four key areas of the Canadian seed industry:

• Plant Breeding
• Seed Production
• Seed Conditioning
• Seed Retail

Each section of the Guide begins with a brief overview before then explaining the processes and practices for sustainable outcomes. Throughout the document, we have included highlights that focus specifically on the environmental, social, and economic sustainability of each section. The Guide is a non-prescriptive communications tool for our members to use when advocating for the sustainability efforts of the seed sector. It will also help Seeds Canada identify sustainability gaps to lead future sustainability projects.

The guide was officially launched at the 2025 Seeds Canada Annual Conference. 

Click here to view the guide

Seeds Canada is the voice of the seed sector in Canada, with members including analysts, breeders, distributors, processors, seed growers and other contributors to the industry, located from coast to coast. Seed is the vital first link in the agriculture value chain, contributing over $6 billion to the economy, employing more than 63,000 Canadians, and exporting more than $700 million annually. 

Published: July 10, 2025