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Coloured Wheat for Whole-Grain Reluctance

Coloured wheat varieties, like white and purple wheat, offer nutrient-rich, tasty alternatives for whole-grain bread....
Europe

Global Efforts to Harness Science and Partnerships to Transform Millets

Millets are climate-resilient, low-input crops that enhance food security. IYM 2023 highlighted their importance, with...
U.S.

Meet the Plant Breeding Rockstars of 2025: NAPB Names its Top Innovators

The National Association for Plant Breeding (NAPB) honored 2025 awardees across five categories, recognizing excellence...
Europe

EU and UK Announce Plans for Common SPS Area to Ease Agri-food Trade

The European Commission and the UK plan to establish a Common Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS)...
Europe

New Study: EU Can Do More to Protect Farmers from Growing Climate Risks

European farmers face €28B in annual losses from extreme weather, with potential increases of up...
U.S.

Unlocking Year-Round Genetic Gain: The Value of Illinois Crop Improvement’s Puerto Rico Services for Plant Breeders

Puerto Rico’s year-round growing conditions offer plant breeders a unique opportunity for continuous research and...
Europe

Could a Hidden Fungus Be the Future of UK Farming?

Researchers at The James Hutton Institute have found that a naturally occurring fungus in common...
U.S.

Cover Crops Not a Silver Bullet for Yield and Climate Goals, Cornell Scientists Find

“For the first time, we can have contextualized information about how farmers can choose the...
Europe

Innovative Approach Enhances Prediction Accuracy of Agronomically Important Traits

Researchers from IPK Leibniz and Max Planck Institutes unveil a computational approach to track plant...
U.S.

Optimizing Grain Composition, Quality, and Processing for Plant Breeders

In today’s fast-changing agricultural market, plant breeders face growing pressure to develop high-performing crops that...
Europe

Global Leaders Launch Collaborative Push for Food Security at Bonn Meeting

On May 12–13, global leaders met in Bonn for the first Global Flagship Initiative meeting,...
U.S.

Mass Honey Bee Die-Off Could Threaten U.S. Food Security, Report Says

U.S. beekeepers report historic honey bee losses, with some operations losing up to 100% of...
U.S.

Empowering Plant Breeders Through Illinois Crop’s Greenhouse and Field Services Program

That’s where Illinois Crop Improvement Association’s Greenhouse and Field Services Program comes in. With a...
science, wheat, lab
U.S.

Artificial Intelligence Helps Uncover the Genetics Behind Corn’s Nitrogen Use Efficiency, Study Says

New research from New York University offers a promising path to growing corn with less...
Latin America

Dr. Mariangela Hungria Wins 2025 World Food Prize for Sustainable Agriculture in Brazil

Dr. Mariangela Hungria wins the 2025 World Food Prize for advancing biological seed and soil...
Latin America

Dra. Mariangela Hungria, Premio Mundial de la Alimentación 2025 por Agricultura Sostenible en Brasil

La Dra. Mariangela Hungria es galardonada con el Premio Mundial de la Alimentación 2025 por...
Europe

Crop Declines Demand Innovative Plant Breeding and Stronger Agricultural Policy in Europe

Rising temperatures, pathogens, and declining active ingredients threaten EU cereal crops, increasing reliance on global...
U.S.

Got 15 Seconds? The Mic is Yours

World Seed Congress 2025 in Istanbul brings together the global seed industry to share bold...
Europe

Research Shows Strong Support for Genetic Editing in UK Farming

A UK survey shows strong public support for gene editing in farming, with 69% of...
Europe

Researchers Applaud the Passage of Precision Breeding Legislation

England moves forward with precision breeding as the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Regulations 2025 are...
U.S.

Kansas State’s Climate Resilient Cereals Lab Back on Track with Renewed Federal Funding

The lab’s mission is bold: help double the global food supply by 2050 by improving...
U.S.

Hotter, Drier Seasons Are Undercutting Global Crop Yields, Study Finds

More frequent hot weather and drier air are taking a toll on global crop production,...
Europe

Five EU Food and Agri Institutes Launch New Science Alliance

Five top European institutions form the European Science Alliance for Agriculture and Food (ESAAF) to...
U.S.

Last-Minute Gift Saves Global Soybean Research Lab

In February, the USAID-funded Feed the Future Soybean Innovation Lab (SIL) at the University of...
Europe

Showcase. Connect. Grow. Why the InnovAction Stage 2025 Is a Game-Changer for Innovators

Showcase your innovation at Euroseeds Congress 2025 on the InnovAction Stage. Join Seed World Group’s...
Europe

Sugar Signalling Breakthrough Could Boost Wheat Yields by Up to 12%

A new study finds enhancing wheat’s Trehalose 6-phosphate pathways can boost starch production and photosynthesis,...
Latin America

Climate Crisis to Amplify Plant Diseases in Brazil’s Agriculture

Embrapa research projects 46% of crop diseases in Brazil will intensify by 2100, with fungi,...
U.S.

Bacterial Spot’s Global Spread Challenges Tomato Growers

A University of Florida-led study uncovers how bacterial spot pathogens in tomatoes evolve and spread,...
U.S.

Don’t Let Weeds Ride Shotgun in Your Cover Crops

Cereal rye is leading the U.S. cover crop boom, but rising demand for regenerative agriculture...
U.S.

Stronger Yields Start With Strong Seed Treatments

BASF helps growers maximize yield with expert-backed seed treatments, protecting crops from pests and diseases...
Europe

27 EU Agri-Food Groups Unite on NGT Traceability, Labelling

As the EU advances its regulatory framework for New Genomic Techniques (NGTs), upcoming trilogue negotiations...

Latin America

Crisis Climática Intensificará Enfermedades Vegetales en la Agricultura Brasileña

Se prevé que la crisis climática impacte significativamente la agricultura, con enfermedades vegetales más severas,...

U.S.

North Dakota First State to Reinforce EPA’s Ruling on Crop Protection Products

New law cements EPA science as the standard, giving farmers the clarity and tools they...
Canada

Nick Cowan Joins SeCan, Boosting Ontario Presence

SeCan is pleased to announce the addition of Nick Cowan to its team as marketing...

Europe

Researchers Uncover Key Genes Shared by All Grasses

A newly developed computational biology pipeline has identified over 13,000 groups of protein-coding genes conserved...

Europe

Euroseeds 2025: Navigating Policy, Trade, and Innovation in the Seed Sector

Join us for an exclusive preview of the Euroseeds Congress 2025, the premier event for...

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The Varieties Fade; The Impact Doesn’t

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Xylella Research Advances Disease Control

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