August 10, 2026

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Forschungsprojekt ELSA ALIGN: Neue genomische Techniken im Fokus - Bundesamt für Verbraucherschutz und Lebensmittelsicherheit (BVL) untersucht rechtliche und sozioökonomische Auswirkungen der neuen EU-Regelungen auf landwirtschaftliche Nutzpflanzen

Harper Adams University developing drought-resilient crops to meet climate change challenges

August 7, 2026

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Colza : Une génétique en constante progression (Paysan Breton)

August 5, 2026

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Successes in hybrid oilseed rape breeding: KWS now has leading market position in Europe
Erfolge in der Hybridrapszüchtung: KWS jetzt mit führender Marktposition in Europa

August 4, 2026

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Enza Zaden's Pumpkin Matters Field Days in South Africa - Pumpkin varieties that deliver quality and performance in every market

August 3, 2026

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Meet the Hazera people behind the crops: André van Andel, radish breeder

Europe's race for gene-edited crops - New biotech crop trials are blossoming in the EU amid hope and controversy (Euractiv)

Vilmorin & Cie and Qi Biodesign: worldwide licensing agreement for genome editing technologies
Vilmorin & Cie et Qi Biodesign : signature d'un accord mondial de licence pour des technologies d'édition du génome

July 31, 2026

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ERC funds research on the targeted control of plant genes - Researchers are developing the foundations for a new form of plant breeding in which genes are not altered, but specifically controlled
ERC fördert Forschung zur gezielten Steuerung von Pflanzengenen - Forscher entwickeln Grundlagen für eine neuartige Pflanzenzüchtung, bei der Gene nicht verändert, sondern gezielt gesteuert werden

Scientists unlock hidden regions of plant chromosomes, opening new doors for crop breeding
Erschließung verborgener Bereiche pflanzlicher Chromosomen eröffnet neue Möglichkeiten für die Pflanzenzüchtung

FiBL-Saatgutkonferenz: Vom ambitionierten Ziel zur gemeinsamen Umsetzung

July 30, 2026

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Future-proof arable farming at the Austrian Grain Chamber - The new AGES research station in Großnondorf will bolster research into climate-adapted crop varieties and resilient arable farming
Zukunftsfitter Ackerbau in Österreichs Getreidekammer - Der Neubau der AGES-Versuchsstation Großnondorf stärkt die Forschung von klimafitten Sorten und resilientem Ackerbau

July 29, 2026

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United Beet Seeds and partners launch B-WISE: a major research project that will help develop the next generation of sugar beet varieties

Belarus, Tajikistan eye closer cooperation in plant breeding, manufacturing (Belta)

Oxford University AI spin-out Wild Bioscience tackles declining UK wheat harvests with Britain's first precision-bred seed company (Farming Online)

July 27, 2026

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Computomics Podcast S1E6 - Need for speed: accelerating crop breeding

July 24, 2026

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Plant scientist explains the impact of the EU’s new gene-editing rules

Bayer expands research in Italy - Horticultural programs are underway in the new hi-tech greenhouses inaugurated in the province of Latina (EFA News)

Bayer: il cuore dell'innovazione è nell'Agro Pontino (EFA News)

July 23, 2026

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What China's latest plant variety rights grants mean for breeders in the Netherlands - Continued innovation remains the key to unlock long-term success

Mosaic Biosciences and Elicit Plant launch joint program to develop new canola solutions for North America

July 21, 2026

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Czech peas under the microscope: Researchers at Mendel University are fighting diseases that threaten food security

Phytoform partners with major seed breeders to bring AI-powered plant design to corn crops (AFN)

July 20, 2026

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What happens when pangenetics meets AI-powered prediction? Next frontier of AI-driven crop design

Triticale (×Triticosecale Wittm.) production and breeding progress in Poland (1992–2023) under increasing drought risk (Wiley Online Library)

July 17, 2026

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German-Ethiopian Institutional Partnership strengthens capacity in modern plant breeding
Deutsch-äthiopische Verwaltungspartnerschaft stärkt Fachkompetenz in der Pflanzenzüchtung

July 14, 2026

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Neue Labore für die Pflanzenzüchtung - Deutsche Saatveredelung stärkt mit einer knapp Vier-Millionen-Euro-Investition die Markeranalysen und DH-Produktion am Standort Thüle

July 13, 2026

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140 Jahre Fortschritt im Feld - Fortsetzung der Zeitreise Weizenzchtung

Die eigentliche Innovation ist die Sorte

July 10, 2026

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The new Horizon Europe project COLiBRI (Collaborative Crop Breeding Research and Innovation for a Green Europe) launched to help shape the future of crop breeding research and innovation in Europe