b'A study led by the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology and thewill also protect high environmental and animal welfare standards University of East Anglia forecasts that climate change could makein trade deals and invest 200 million in biosecurity to strengthen the UK suitable for growing crops like chickpeas, soybeans, oranges,resilience against animal diseases.and okra by 2080. The study examined more than 160 crops across UK regions under warming scenarios of 2 and 4 degrees Celsius. While climate change presents challenges for some crops, it couldNPZ UK, PGRO, YARA, and the University of Lincoln have enable the cultivation of produce traditionally grown in warmerlaunched the three-year ANSWERS project, funded by Innovate regions, potentially leading to homegrown products like hummus,UK, to improve yield, stability, and quality in winter and spring tofu, and marmalade in the future. beans. The project aims to develop best practices for crop agronomy and address yield variability. Beans, a low-carbon break crop that enhances soil structure and supports wheat yields, will be promoted A study in Nature Food by Aalto University examines how warm- as a reliable UK-grown protein source to replace imported soy in ing will impact food production, finding that low-latitude regionsanimal feeds.will face worse consequences than mid- or high-latitude areas. The research shows that, depending on warming levels, up to half of crop production in low-latitude regions could be at risk, withA study by FLAME University, Arkansas Tech University, and the a significant reduction in crop diversity due to unsuitable climateUniversity of Nebraska-Lincoln found that consumers are more conditions. accepting of CRISPR-edited crops like wheat flour with reduced acrylamide, though many had low knowledge of CRISPR. Trust in universities and the USDA was higher than in private compa-Takashi Ishidas team at Kumamoto University developed anies. The study suggests targeted education to increase acceptance CRISPR-Cas9 method to partially inhibit gene function. Appliedof gene-edited foods.to Arabidopsis thaliana, it delayed growth by targeting the HPY2 gene. This technique could improve crop traits, boosting stress resistance without reducing growth.A team from the University of Mnster, led by Dr. Guillaume Ne and Prof. Iris Finkemeier, has uncovered the molecular basis of seed dormancy and stress resistance. Their research reveals how an On Feb. 25, UK Secretary Steve Reed announced reforms toevolutionary adaptation allows seeds to regulate germination while boost farming profitability, including a five-year extension of themaintaining resistance to environmental stresses. The findings, pub-Seasonal Worker visa, promoting British produce in governmentlished in Science Advances, offer new insights into the mechanisms contracts, and investing 110 million in agri-tech. The governmentbehind seed dormancy and stress tolerance. SMT2025SEED MEETS#WEEK39TECHNOLOGYINTERESTED IN PARTICIPATION?CONTACT US!Seed meets Technology is THE trade fair for companies active in the seed sector,REGISTER NOW (FREE)23, 24, 25 SEPTEMBER 2025with over 50 exhibitors, demo fields with the newest varieties and a strong programSEE YOU IN #WEEK39with lectures. Interested in participating orZWAAGDIJK - THE NETHERLANDSmeeting fellow professionals in the industry?MORE INFO & PROGRAMContact us. Hope to see you in #week39WWW.SEEDMEETSTECHNOLOGY.COMMAY 2025|SEEDWORLD.COM/EUROPEISEED WORLD EUROPE I 41'