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Jodi Souter @JodiSouter

PhD, Plant Breeder, 2020 Nuffield Scholar, Farmer. Sports addict and connoisseur of junk food.

Joined September 2019
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J4 is excited to work with @FPGenetics to bring innovative new varieties to farmer’s fields. Let’s go!
FP Genetics
@FPGenetics
30 Jun 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FP Genetics and J4 Agri-Science Announce Long-Term Funding Agreement to Advance Crop Development in Western Canada
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Exciting times ahead!
Saskatchewan Pulse Growers
@SaskPulse
29 Jun 2025
SPG is excited to announce a new breeding collaboration with J4 Agri-Science focused on faba beans. Farmers’ greatest production challenges are at the forefront of breeding priorities. Learn more: ow.ly/RBYa50W3zgn
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I can’t be the only kid that grew up checking crops and aspiring to find a way to help. Thanks to @AAFC_Canada for having me on their podcast to talk about our dream at J4 Agri-Science. Variety development in Canada is in trouble. Supporting solutions is vital.
AAFC Canada
@AAFC_Canada
11 Dec 2024
New podcast episode! 🎧🐔 How can plant breeders prepare #CdnAg for the future? #TheFirstSixteen sat down with #GCAggie Dr. François Eudes and Dr. Jodi Souter, a #SaskAg farmer and plant breeder, to learn more!
The First Sixteen. EP 31: Plant breeding. Dr. François Eudes. Breeding Innovation and Crop Germplasm Development Lead, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. Dr. Jodi Souter Co-founder and plant breeder, J4 Agri-Science Limited.

ALT The First Sixteen. EP 31: Plant breeding. Dr. François Eudes. Breeding Innovation and Crop Germplasm Development Lead, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. Dr. Jodi Souter Co-founder and plant breeder, J4 Agri-Science Limited.
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Dr @JodiSouter answers the question....why don't we have SME private breeders in Canada? Everything is stacked against what should be a desired, supported innovation stream @Seeds_Canada
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Last thought from @JodiSouter Think about how your policy will be used 10 years down the road. “It doesn’t have to be done the way it’s always been done.” Let’s not implement policy that will stifle innovation
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This is so relevant (from ⁦⁦@JodiSouter⁩ ) for both new breeding innovation and seeds regulations: “we’ve done it this way for x years” is NOT actually an indicator of a successful process or a process that should be continued for future success
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Regulation and innovation frameworks shouldn’t hold back the development of innovation that is just as critical to SME private breeders as it is to multinational developers. ⁦@JodiSouter⁩ speaks on her learnings traveling the world to study private plant breeding.
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Always inspiring, John and Barb! @BlackFoxSpirits
650 CKOM@CKOMNews
1 Dec 2023
A small Saskatchewan business is aiming for the big time. ckom.com/2023/12/01/skys-the…
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Woah. Sometimes tweets can stop you right in your tracks (scroll). This one did, especially because it came from one of my sheroes. It was so good to watch you present @CamiDRyan and even nicer to get to see you in person ❤️.
Cami Ryan, PhD
@CamiDRyan
21 Nov 2023
I have “sheroes”. Yes, Sheroes! And @JodiSouter is one of them. Jodi shared her life and career journey at #awceast2023 and I was so inspired! There is no dust beneath Jodi’s feet - she is busting through walls and glass ceilings! This is what leadership looks and acts like! Thank you, Jodi, for being such a great role model for all of us in agriculture! germination.ca/jodi-souter-i…
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Jodi Souter retweeted
Stephanie Lam@stephlam02
20 Nov 2023
Day 2 of the @advancing_women in Agriculture East conference! Keynote speaker and @NuffieldCanada Scholar @JodiSouter sharing her journey starting her agricultural business #AWCEAST2023
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Plant breeders need to be recognized producer.com/opinion/plant-b… There is tremendous potential for plant breeding efforts to help us remain productive in the face of a changing environment. It doesn't come without investment 🤷Breeders need an incentive to innovate.

Plant breeders need to be recognized | The Western Producer

If you asked a consumer who produces their food, they would likely answer “the farmer.” But the farmer is only one cog in the chain of the food production

producer.com
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Philip Johan Odendaal@Wors_Odendaal
6 Jul 2023
Sometimes you're lucky enough to get to choose your family. @amwfarming @FarmingSmarter @JodiSouter @MrsMolecular
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“The Hill”
mackenzie seidle@MackenzieSeidle
11 May 2023
The percentage of farmers with a field named “school” has to be high
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Replying to @killerkencoles
@killerkencoles and I have 2 Nuffielders rolling through the prairies this summer: one interested in swine production/nutrition and one interested in compaction mgmt and soil health (esp. in equine pastures). Let us know if you know of any hidden gems they should meet!
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Besides stops at @BlackFoxSpirits and @9MileLegacy, of course.
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So, if you are lucky enough to be seeding today, think about the variety you are using- is it protected? How is it protected? Who was the breeder? How long did it take them to develop it? Do you know your obligations under a PVP framework? Happy #worldIPDay ! 🌱🌾🌻🌽🥕🍎🍁🎉
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Chris Manley@ChrisManley777
17 Apr 2023
I took some time out to go on a #walkwithme with fellow @NuffieldInt @Wors_Odendaal in #Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 Philip has some heartfelt thoughts on how we are 'not alone' and can all help each other with our mental health. 🤝 @NuffieldFarming @FarmersCompany @SavillsRuralUK @walk_withme_
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Advancing Women in Agriculture@advancing_women
14 Mar 2023
Jodi Souter, President-J4 Agri-Science, Nuffield Scholar 2020 @NuffieldCanada Plant breeding in Western Canada, how her athletic track and field background has helped her overcome challenges. “You get to write the narrative”. #apply #motivation #AWCA23
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Jason Reinheimer@jasonreiny
10 Mar 2023
If you are a #Canadianfarmer or in #CanadianAg you NEED to listen to @JodiSouter ! What a great interview and insight. We can't stand by and let the opportunity to modernize Canadian Ag regulation pass us by. Get engaged and support people like Jodi!
Seed World Canada
@SeedWorldCAN
10 Mar 2023
“It’s important to recognize that there is no perfect system and that the industry should always be striving to improve and adapt to new circumstances..."said Jodi Souter, pioneer in private plant breeding and co-owner of J4 Agri-Science. Learn more: hubs.li/Q01Gf3l60
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Thanks to @GerminationMag for naming me one of the #NextGenLeaders for 2023. Honoured to be included with such amazing leaders in the industry.
Marc Zienkiewicz@mzienkie
10 Mar 2023
Happy to announce that @JodiSouter is one of the @GerminationMag #NextGenLeaders for 2023
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Marc Zienkiewicz@mzienkie
28 Feb 2023
Happy to host @JodiSouter for an @GerminationMag Giant Views interview! Coming soon on our website and social media feeds. #PGDC
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