The OVSGA awarded John Posthumus the Award of Excellence fir his lifetime achievements in agriculture.

PHOTOS: Seed show winners announced at Ottawa Valley Farm Show

The annual awards are a competition for grain and forage quality in Eastern Ontario

The Ottawa Valley Seed Growers Association (OVSGA) honoured excellence in agriculture at the 2025 Ottawa Valley Championship Seed, Feed and Forage Show. The March 11 ceremony took place during the Ottawa Valley Farm Show, where 24 awards were distributed. Also recognized was centennarian and Wolfe Island farmer John Posthumus, who received the Award of Excellence, recognizing […] Read more




Marco van Leeuwen is the president of the International Seed Federation and managing director of seed company Rijk Zwaan. Photo: John Greig

Global instability affects seed trade

Risks in seed production make it challenging to find enough seed growers

Leaders of international seed organizations and companies warn that various countries’ failure to follow global trade rules could threaten the seed trade and human food security.