What is World of Farming Stories?

A collection of stories from KWS highlighting innovations in agriculture and plant breeding for sustainable agriculture.

What are some example stories featured on this page?

Examples include Breed with speed; Seed multiplication; Tasty but transportable; Battle the beetle; Treasure trove of breeding; Beat the heat; From mass to measuring; Making storm for stable corn; More pollen shedding, less infection risk; Low input, high output; Small crops, big impact; Profit from pests; Bio? Logical!; Spotlight on sorghum; Big chance for small crops.

How can I access more World of Farming Stories from this page?

The page presents story tiles with images and titles (e.g., Breed with Speed, Seed Multiplication, Tasty but Transportable, etc.) and a 'read more' link to each article.

World of Farming

With vision and precision: What plant breeding can achieve for sustainable agriculture.

Our Company – Our Contribution – Our Stories

Hands wearing blue gloves use tweezers to manipulate a small plant under a magnifying glass.

Breed with speed

KWS relies on innovative methods such as double-haploid production to accelerate breeding.

Two men in gray polo shirts are examining a tablet while standing in a green field. They appear to be discussing information on the device.

Seed multiplication

Behind every harvested sugarbeet is a sophisticated process – and a small seed with a big impact.

A scientist examines a test tube containing a plant sample in a laboratory setting. The background features multiple test tubes arranged neatly.

Tasty but transportable

KWS develops vegetable crops that meet various, sometimes even contradictory, requirements.

Close-up of a black beetle on a green leaf, showcasing its detailed body structure and antennae.

Battle the beetle

KWS develops resistant varieties that defy the cabbage stem flea beetle.

Two men walk through a narrow aisle in a storage facility lined with cardboard boxes on metal shelves.

Treasure trove
of breeding

The new KWS Seed Inventory provides space for up to 1.3 million seed samples.

A man inspects green beans growing on a plant, focusing intently on the produce in a natural setting.

Beat the heat

High disease resistance and tolerance to abiotic stress are becoming increasingly important in bean breeding

Two men are smiling and discussing in a field with a rural background. One man holds a tablet while the other listens attentively.

From mass to
measuring

New myKWS application “Fit4NEXT Field-Check” makes the performance of catch crops visible.

A man examines a small plant while standing under a canopy. He appears focused and engaged in his task.

Hightech meets handcraft

Artificial intelligence, robotics and genome analysis are important tools in modern sugar beet breeding. But the experience and craftsmanship of the breeders remain essential.