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Fescue to the Rescue

Fescue is a versatile grass valued for livestock grazing and increasingly used on professional sports...
Europe

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...
Europe

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....
Europe

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...
Europe

Branislava Popov to Drive Variety Registration and Seed Marketing at Euroseeds

Seed World Europe spoke with Branislava Popov about her new role at Euroseeds, tackling seed...
Europe

Potatoes Bred at The James Hutton Institute Will Help to Battle Major Pest in Kenya

Scientists at the National Potato Innovation Centre (NPIC) have introduced two new potato varieties in...
Europe

Gene Sequencing Uncovers Differences in Wild and Domesticated Crops

With climate change and more frequent extreme weather, global yields of crops like maize, rice,...
Europe

What The Selfish Gene Can Teach the Seed Sector

Over the holidays, I finished re-reading Richard Dawkins’ The Selfish Gene, a book that reshaped...
Europe

Regenerative Agriculture Gains Scientific Backing for Soil and Climate Benefits

A new review in CABI Agriculture and Bioscience explores the rise of regenerative agriculture (RA)...
Europe

Svalbard Global Seed Vault Showcases Long-Term Experiments During Danish Visit

On August 17–18, Danish Minister Jacob Jensen visited Svalbard to learn about the Svalbard Global...
Europe

New Study Reveals Hidden DNA Elements That Could Help Corn Withstand Drought

A Nature Genetics studymaps cis elements in 25 maize hybrids, revealing genetic regions tied to...
Europe

Scientists: Overhaul Global Food Systems to Avert Worsening Land Crisis

A Nature study by 21 scientists shows that reforming global food systems—cutting food waste and...
Europe

New Technique Silences Plant Genes to Boost Crop Yields

CSIC researchers have developed a gene-silencing method using ultra-short RNAs delivered by modified viruses, enabling...
Europe

Dr. Derek Barchenger Wins 2025 Borlaug Field Award for Pepper Breeding Breakthroughs

The World Food Prize Foundation has named Derek Barchenger, Senior Scientist and head of the...
Europe

Tomatoes in 3D: Breakthrough in Plant Monitoring

Researchers at Hebrew University of Jerusalem created an affordable, non-invasive method to estimate leaf area...
Europe

Denmark’s EU Council Presidency Puts PRM and NGT in the Spotlight

On July 1, 2025, Denmark began its EU Council presidency, focusing on defence, trade, climate,...
Europe

E-commerce, Opportunities and (Many) Risks for the Seed Sector

E-commerce—buying and selling products online via websites, apps, or marketplaces—has grown rapidly since 2000, offering...
Europe

30 Years of Safeguarding Innovation in a Changing World

Amid climate change and resource pressures, the EU breeding sector relies on the Community Plant...
Europe

A Life in Seeds: Päivi Mannerkorpi Reflects on Two Decades of EU Leadership

For over 20 years, Päivi Mannerkorpi shaped EU seed legislation and plant variety rights, strengthening...
Europe

The Secret to Drought Survival? A Little-Known Plant Protein Steps In

A Waseda University study reveals that the motor protein myosin XI plays a role in...
Europe

Fungus-Fighting Genes: The Future of Crop Protection Is Already Here

Seed World Europe interviews HealthyCrop CEO Pernille Ollendorff Hede on a natural enzyme that helps...
Europe

Moon-Rice: Developing the Perfect Crop for Space-Bases

The Moon-Rice project is developing a fresh, nutritious crop for long-term space missions, aiming to...
Europe

IPK Researchers Tap Genetic Power of Barley’s Wild Cousin

IPK Leibniz researchers studied barley and its wild relative H. bulbosum, using high-throughput genomics on...
Europe

UK Partnership to Boost Climate Smart Agriculture in Africa

Rothamsted, alongside the UK-CGIAR Centre and partners, launched AgVACS to improve climate adaptation in sub-Saharan...
Europe

Tel Aviv University Researchers Record Audible Signs of Plant Stress

Tel Aviv University researchers have recorded high-frequency “clicking” sounds emitted by plants under stress, revealing...
Europe

Lupin, Quinoa, and Forgotten Crops Power Dutch Shift to Sustainable Farming

A new Dutch research project, REAP2SOW, led by Wageningen University & Research and funded with...
Europe

Plant Breeders: The Unsung Heroes in the Battle Against Misinformation

At the European UC Davis Plant Breeding Academy in the Netherlands, I highlighted the importance...
Europe

Food Adulteration Has a Long History

By 1860, the first Food Adulteration Act was passed in Britain, driven by Dr. Arthur...
Europe

Assosementi, UIPVE Unite to Support Ukraine’s Seed Industry

Assosementi and Ukraine’s UIPVE signed an MoU on July 14 to strengthen cooperation in the...
Europe

Youth in Agrifood Systems: FAO Report Highlights Challenges and Opportunities for 1.3 Billion Young People

The FAO’s new report, The Status of Youth in Agrifood Systems, underscores the crucial role...
Europe

How Cucumbers Got Longer – And Why It’s A Big Deal For Farming

Cucumbers are helping advance genomic research beyond their role as a popular crop. A study...
Europe

EU, Türkiye Urged to Resolve Seed Potato Dispute

The European potato sector faces rising concerns as Türkiye rejected over 5,500 tonnes of EU...
Europe

CIHEAM Zaragoza and ANOVE Partner to Advance Plant Breeding Innovation and Training

CIHEAM Zaragoza and ANOVE have signed a framework agreement to boost collaboration in plant breeding...
Europe

In Memoriam – Dr. Simon N. Groot

Simon Groot, founder of East-West Seed, revolutionized tropical agriculture by introducing hybrid varieties and strengthening...
Europe

Unlocking Protein from Tomato Leaves: A Promising but Tough Task

Tomato leaves contain up to 27% protein, making them a promising plant-based protein source. However,...
Europe

From Food to Fashion: How Agricultural Waste Could Shape the Clothes of the Future

Chalmers University of Technology research shows that agricultural residues from wheat and oats can serve...
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