Agronomix Software Inc.

06/09/2026

🌱 Plant breeding has entered the era of big data. But more data does not automatically mean better decisions.

Breeders today are collecting more information than ever before, from field observations and environmental data to genomics and high-throughput phenotyping. The challenge is no longer obtaining data. The challenge is managing, integrating, and transforming it into actionable insights.

In this interview with Seed World, our Industry Engagement Manager, Enid Pérez-Lara, discusses how breeding programs can address the growing data explosion and why effective data management has become a strategic advantage for modern plant breeding.

Key topics include:
✅ Data traceability and quality
✅ Integrating phenotypic and genotypic information
✅ Supporting collaboration across breeding teams
✅ Turning data into better breeding decisions
✅ Preparing programs for AI and advanced analytics

Read the full interview below and let us know: What is the biggest data management challenge your breeding program faces today?

Plant breeders once needed more data. Now, many face the challenge of managing too much.

In this Seed World Insight video, Enid Perez-Lara of Agronomix Software Inc. explores how data abundance is reshaping modern plant breeding.



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05/29/2026

Fun Fact Friday 🌱 #9 - Genetic Gain

Many modern crop varieties produce 2–3 times more yield than those grown just 50–60 years ago.

This isn’t the result of a single breakthrough — but decades of incremental improvement through plant breeding, testing, and selection.

Small genetic gains, repeated over time, have a global impact.

05/22/2026

Fun Fact Friday 🌱 #8 – Feeding 10 Billion

By 2050, the world will need to feed nearly 10 billion people.

Plant breeding plays a central role in meeting that challenge — improving yield, resilience, and efficiency.

Small gains, scaled globally, make a big difference.

05/15/2026

Fun Fact Friday 🌱 #7 – Traits Are Complex

Traits like yield or drought tolerance are influenced by many genes and environmental factors.

That’s what makes plant breeding both a science and an art.

05/08/2026

Fun Fact Friday 🌱 #6 – Trials Never Really Stop

Even after a variety is released, testing continues.

Post-release trials help ensure performance holds up across seasons and changing conditions.

In agriculture, learning never stops.

05/01/2026

Fun Fact Friday 🌱 #5 – Data Before Decisions

Plant breeders often rely on years of historical data before making key decisions.

One season rarely tells the full story.

Better decisions come from patterns — not snapshots.

04/24/2026

Fun Fact Friday 🌱 #4 – Selection Is Ruthless

In early breeding stages, over 90% of plant lines are discarded.

Only a small fraction make it through to advanced trials.

Progress in plant breeding is driven by disciplined selection over time.

04/17/2026

Fun Fact Friday 🌱
#3 – Not All Environments Are Equal

The same crop variety can perform very differently depending on location.

Soil, climate, and management practices all influence outcomes — which is why multi-location trials are essential.

Stability across environments is just as important as peak performance.

04/15/2026

Not All Problems Are Urgent

In operating roles, everything can feel urgent.

But urgency and importance are not the same.

One of the more valuable shifts in leadership is learning to prioritise what matters over what feels immediate.

Not every issue needs to be solved today.

Some need to be understood first.

04/13/2026

The Weight of Responsibility

Leadership becomes different the moment decisions carry real consequences.

Not theoretical outcomes, but impact on people, customers, and long-term direction.

Carrying P&L responsibility sharpens judgment.

It forces a balance between ambition and stability — between what could be done and what should be done.

That tension never fully disappears.
It just becomes better understood.