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Yasmine Ambrogio to Lead Research Policy and Project Coordination at Euroseeds

Yasmine Ambrogio joins Euroseeds as Manager of Research Projects and Policy, bringing expertise in food law, sustainability, and regulatory frameworks. She will help integrate legal insights into seed research, enhance Horizon Europe project engagement, and bridge science with policy, supporting innovation and sustainable solutions in the European seed sector.

One Quiet Fix That Changes the Whole Season

Strong crops don’t come from constant fixes — they come from smart early-season decisions. Uniform stands, clean rows, and resilient plants often trace back to the right seed and seed treatments, reducing sprays, replanting, and mid-season stress. That’s sustainable agronomy and smart business.

Heat Threatens Open-Field Lettuce Production in Brazil by 2100

Research by Embrapa Hortaliças (DF), using climate projections from Inpe and IPCC models, indicates that planting lettuce outdoors in Brazil may become increasingly difficult in the coming decades. By the end of the century, nearly the entire country could face high or very high risk for lettuce cultivation due to rising temperatures, especially in summer when they may exceed 40°C—well above the crop’s optimal range.

First Confirmed Case of Pea Bruchid in UK Commercial Pea Crop

The PGRO has confirmed the first-ever detection of pea bruchid in a UK commercial pea crop, found in Cambridgeshire. Common in northern France, the pest appears to have completed its life cycle in the UK this spring due to unusually warm, dry conditions. Larvae develop inside pea grains, and adult beetles leave holes that can sharply reduce crop quality, particularly for human consumption.

Cover Crops Could Boost Soil Health in High Tunnels

University of Minnesota scientists are testing cover crops in high tunnel systems with 40 organic vegetable farmers to improve soil health and productivity. Early results show legumes like peas and beans can provide nitrogen without excess phosphorus, offering environmental and economic benefits.

Should we Oppose Development Co-operation Towards Farmers’ Seed Systems?

Seeds have long been recognised as a cornerstone of agricultural development and global food security. Today, many development actors focus on community-based seed systems in the Global South, shifting from earlier efforts to strengthen formal seed systems. While challenges remain in improving access and quality, new approaches highlight promising opportunities for farmers and rural development.

Euroseeds Announces Inaugural NextGen Forum in Edinburgh

Euroseeds launches the first NextGen Forum on 22 October 2025 in Edinburgh, connecting Master’s, PhD students, and postdocs with seed industry leaders to explore careers in agriculture, plant breeding, and genetics. Applications open June–September 2025 via the Euroseeds Congress website.

INTA Presenta Nueva Variedad de Quinua

La variedad de quinua Morrillos INTA, desarrollada por investigadores del INTA San Juan, destaca por su versatilidad de siembra y su alto potencial de rendimiento, de hasta 2.000 kilogramos por hectárea, superando a variedades similares.

INTA Presents a New Variety of Quinoa

The Morrillos INTA quinoa variety, developed by researchers at INTA San Juan, stands out for its versatility in sowing and high yield potential — up to 2,000 kilograms per hectare — surpassing similar varieties.

The #1 Reason Your Story Isn’t Landing (And How to Fix It)

Effective storytelling is about connection, not quotas. Focus on your audience, craft messages that matter, and choose the right channel. When your audience becomes the hero and your intent is clear, your content resonates—turning posts into meaningful engagement instead of noise.

The #1 Reason Your Story Isn’t Landing (And How to Fix It)

Effective storytelling is about connection, not quotas. Focus on your audience, craft messages that matter, and choose the right channel. When your audience becomes the hero and your intent is clear, your content resonates—turning posts into meaningful engagement instead of noise.

The #1 Reason Your Story Isn’t Landing (And How to Fix It)

Effective storytelling is about connection, not quotas. Focus on your audience, craft messages that matter, and choose the right channel. When your audience becomes the hero and your intent is clear, your content resonates—turning posts into meaningful engagement instead of noise.

Seeds of Innovation: How Scotland’s Plant Breeding Shapes the Future

The 2025 Euroseeds Congress in Edinburgh is a timely reminder of Scotland’s rich plant breeding heritage. Few organisations showcase this better than The James Hutton Institute, where researchers in Dundee and Aberdeen advance crops that matter locally and globally—from preserving potato diversity in the Svalbard Seed Vault to developing barley for whisky, oats for healthier diets, and flax for sustainable textiles.

Tracking the Agroecology Fund

The Agroecology Fund saw a dramatic surge in fundraising in 2024. A year later, it’s worth examining how this activist group has allocated its new funds—and what I found went beyond a simple list of grantees to something far more troubling.

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