Agriculture is at a critical turning point, says CropLife International CEO Emily Rees. A new report from CropLife International and NTT DATA shows how farmers worldwide are boosting productivity, restoring ecosystems, and building climate resilience. From Brazil’s ILPF systems to Cambodia’s soil re
Naktuinbouw’s symposium, “To Divide Is to Multiply,” gathered breeding experts to explore how DNA technologies can enhance DUS testing and breeding efficiency. Speakers from CropXR, Dümmen Orange, CPVO, and Naktuinbouw emphasized collaboration, data sharing, and legal clarity as key to innovation. T
Modern crops aren’t products of nature but of thousands of years of selective breeding. Today, biotechnology and gene editing accelerate the same process with precision, creating drought-resistant, disease-tolerant plants faster and more safely than traditional methods. With rigorous testing and tar
Project Opportunity has completed its first CRISPR-Cas field trials in Sweden and Denmark, developing starch potatoes with improved resistance to late blight. The 12-partner European consortium is advancing sustainable potato breeding and preparing for expanded 2026 trials. The initiative showcases
Researchers from the South China Botanical Garden discovered a rare allele, PC08Ins, that boosts soybean seed protein content but was lost during domestication. Found through GWAS and published in PNAS, the gene enhances abscisic acid levels, increasing storage proteins. Reintroducing PC08Ins into m
At the Belém Climate Summit, FAO urged greater climate finance for agrifood systems, calling the current funding gap a “lost opportunity” for a sector that can cut one-third of global emissions. Ahead of COP30, FAO promoted integrated fire management, resilient food systems, and science-based agrifo
The Gates Foundation launched a $1.4 billion, four-year initiative at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, to boost climate adaptation for smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. The program expands access to climate-smart innovations—digital tools, resilient crops, and soil health solutions—to
A collaboration between Rothamsted Research, Bosch, Chafer Machinery, and Xarvio has developed an AI-powered precision spraying system to combat black-grass in UK farms. Using camera-equipped sprayers, it identifies and targets weed-infested zones, cutting herbicide use and costs. Funded by DEFRA an
A large-scale study of over 500 rye plants reveals that nutrient deficiency reduces genetic recombination during meiosis. Conducted at Martin Luther University’s “Eternal Rye Cultivation” site, researchers found recombination is governed by many small genetic regions, not one master switch. These in
As governments prepare for GB11 of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA), Euroseeds is calling for a more inclusive, flexible, and practical Multilateral System (MLS). The organization proposes multiple payment options, clearer alignment with the Conv
Ukraine’s Security Service (SSU) has charged Russia’s Deputy Minister of Agriculture with war crimes for orchestrating the theft of over 4 million tons of Ukrainian grain worth 23 billion UAH. The SSU alleges the stolen grain was exported via Crimea to countries including Syria and Turkey, violating
Regis Fournier, former CEO and now strategic advisor at Limagrain Field Seeds, emphasizes the need for Europe’s seed sector to embrace true diversity — in crops, genetics, and systems. Advocating long-term sustainability, he calls for policies and collaboration that reward soil health, resilience, a
A study in Environmental Research Letters reveals that Stratospheric Aerosol Injection (SAI), a proposed climate intervention, may not protect crops like coffee, cacao, and wine grapes from climate change. While SAI cools global temperatures, it fails to stabilize rainfall and humidity—key factors f
Europe’s cereal seed coatings are set for major change by 2027 as key chemicals are banned. With no replacements yet, biological and physical alternatives could redefine seed protection and innovation.The post When the Chemistry Runs Out: What Comes Next for Europe’s Seed Treatment Industry? appeare
Clear, confident advocacy is key for the seed sector to stand out amid global noise. In this discussion, Euroseeds’ Cesar González explains how effective communication can shape innovation, sustainability, and agricultural policy. Discover how the industry can strengthen its voice to influence both
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is depleting vital soil nutrients, threatening its role as Europe’s breadbasket. A UK–Ukraine–Netherlands study found more nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium are removed than replaced, due to fertilizer shortages and soil damage. Experts urge integrated nutrient mana
A new report from The James Hutton Institute and SRUC explores the potential for growing oilseed cover crops in Scotland to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Commissioned by the Scottish Government, the review identifies camelina as the most promising crop due to its high oil content and low
Ahead of GB11 of the Plant Treaty, the global seed sector—led by ISF and CropLife International—is calling for a practical, flexible, and fair Multilateral System. With clearer benefit-sharing, broader access to plant genetic resources, and recognition of digital data, the goal is simple: a system t
The International Seed Federation (ISF) is leading global efforts to make seeds central to climate action. As agriculture adapts to climate change, ISF unites seed companies worldwide to drive innovation, resilience, and sustainability. Through plant breeding, seeds help farmers boost yields, conser
Scientists from the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) are partnering with farmers in the Cambridgeshire Fens to trial rice and other crops on rewetted peat soils. The project aims to cut greenhouse gas emissions, restore degraded peatlands, and sustain food production. Trials include nine co
Scientists from TUM, Helmholtz Munich, and IPK have decoded the pan-genome of 33 oat lines, revealing the full genetic diversity of one of the world’s most nutritious grains. Published in Nature, the research provides a foundation for breeding climate-resilient, high-yield oat varieties capable of w
Carrot breeding is evolving to meet modern challenges — from climate resilience and disease resistance to colour diversity and consumer appeal. Today’s breeders combine advanced genetics, grower collaboration, and sustainable practices to deliver carrots that perform under pressure and delight in ev
Sweden’s Cgrain is redefining grain grading with a high-precision imaging system that delivers fast, reliable, and fully objective quality analysis. Runner-up at the 2025 Euroseeds InnovAction Awards, Cgrain’s digital platform is driving a more data-driven future for seed and grain quality assessmen
Spanish startup Polyfly is revolutionizing pollination by industrializing hoverflies as natural, eco-friendly pollinators. Led by CEO Marc Vaez-Olivera, the company’s sustainable innovation — runner-up at the 2025 Euroseeds InnovAction Awards — is transforming how Europe’s seed and horticulture sect
