KANSAS CITY MO., MAY 7, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Author and entrepreneur Miles Hillmann has announced the release of “The Super Seeders” (ISBN 978-1834188355, published May 2, 2026 by Tellwell Publishing), an in-depth and compelling account of global scientific efforts to safeguard the world’s supply of food through advances in plant breeding, genomic science, and genetics. Image caption: New Book “The Super Seeders”: How Plant Scientists are Racing to Protect Global Food Security During Climate Change and Disease. Hillmann draws from first-hand accounts of scientists, breeders, and curators of gene banks working at the forefront in agricultural innovation. The book traces interconnected systems that support modern food security, from global gene banks preserving rare crops to international research centres, treaties, and plant breeders who translate scientific breakthroughs into resilient high-yielding plants for farmers around the world. The book is focused on a pressing global issue: climate change, population increase, crop diseases and geopolitical instability place unprecedented strains on global food systems. Geoff Hawtin OBE is the World Food Prize winner and noted that over 2 billion people lack access to enough and nutritious food. This makes agricultural innovation more important than ever. Hillmann’s work demonstrates how plant geneticists use rapidly advancing genomic technology to unlock hidden traits in crops, resulting in varieties that are more disease-resistant, drought-tolerant, and productive. The book explores how innovations, from the Green Revolution to gene editing today, have shaped our agricultural landscape. It also acknowledges that crop yields are now plateauing. New scientific approaches are needed. The book asks whether the genetic and technological revolution will reach the 70% of Africans that still depend on subsistence agriculture. This issue could determine the future of food security globally. Hillmann said that the book was based on the voices of scientists, curators and breeders who were quietly reshaping the agriculture from the bottom up. Endorsements emphasize the book’s clarity and global relevance. Dr. Geoff Hawtin, OBE, describes it as “a captivating book” that explains the science behind important agricultural innovations and celebrates those who are driving them forward. Mark Guiltinan, a plant molecular biologist, praises the book for being “a timely, thoroughly researched, and compellingly read account” that connects molecular genetics to the human systems needed to turn innovation into impact. Garry Kuhn reflects on the evolution in modern agriculture. He notes that while conventional plant breeding was the driving force behind the Green Revolution, today’s yield plateaus, and disease pressures, require continued innovation in crop science and plant genetics. Miles Hillmann has been a successful entrepreneur for over 30 years. His career spans both scientific innovation and industrial development. His early agricultural research in Uganda, during the final days under Idi Amin, and his later experience in areas facing food insecurity shaped his interest in food systems. Since then, he has founded and led businesses in the areas of novel feed ingredients, oil and chemical spills control, avian flu and swine influenza prevention, and flood control systems. “The Super Seeders”, a book that combines decades of field experience with scientific engagement, tells the story of the global genetics revolution by the voices of those who are driving it. Book Information Email Contact: Authorpress@tellwell.ca Title: “The Super Seeders: How Plant Scientists Are Racing to Protect Global Food Security Amid Climate Change and Disease” Author: Miles Hillmann Website: https://superseeders.co.uk/ Buy Link: https://amazon.com/dp/1834188350 Genre: Nonfiction / Science / Agriculture / Food Security Format: Paperback / Hardcover / eBook ISBN: 9781834188355 Publication Date: 2026 IMAGE LINK for media: https://the-super-seeders-v1774892027.websitepro-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Super-Seeders-Book-Cover.png News Source: Tellwell PublishingTo view the original post, visit: https://www.send2press.com/wire/new-book-the-super-seeders-how-plant-scientists-are-racing-to-protect-global-food-security-amid-climate-change-and-disease-explores-the-hidden-global-revolution-in-food-security/. This press release has been issued by Send2Press (r) Newswire, on behalf of the news provider. The source is solely responsible and accountable for its accuracy. www.send2press.com.
