Researchers from the University of Nottingham are part of a team awarded £2.2 million to trial a precision-bred wheat variety that could lead to more sustainable farming systems. The team is involved in the PROBITY project—A Platform to Rate Organisms Bred for Improved Traits and Yield—led by the Br
Lantmännen joins PAN Sweden research center, which secured new Formas funding for plant-based protein research until 2028, shortly after starting construction of a SEK 1.2 billion plant in Lidköping.PAN Sweden is a national interdisciplinary research center, led by Örebro University, focused on tran
How a unique public-private consortium is transforming sustainable agriculture and crop development.Why it Matters:Started in 2023, CropXR is an initiative of four Dutch knowledge institutions (Utrecht University, Wageningen University and Research, the University of Amsterdam, and Delft University
As farmers face growing pressure to adapt to climate challenges, tools that simplify decision-making around sustainability are becoming essential. Kathryn Grant, who has been at the forefront of developing sustainability selection indexes at AbacusBio, believes we’re on the cusp of a significant shi
Editor’s Note: This article is the second part in our 2024 feature about Regen Ag.A closer look at regenerative agriculture and its benefits to farmers.WHY IT MATTERS There’s been a lot of buzz about regenerative agriculture in recent years, with multinational companies such as PepsiCo, Unilever, Ge
Join us as Petra Jorasch, Manager of Plant Breeding Innovation Advocacy at Euroseeds, shares exclusive insights into the Euroseeds2024 InnovAction Stage, where the spotlight is on the latest advancements in plant breeding. This year’s event will feature groundbreaking applications in genetics, breed
The UK Government published a summary of recent changes to the actions and scheme information for the expanded Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) on GOV.UK.The majority of the updates have been implemented based on feedback from farmers, stakeholder organizations, and other experts.The scheme’s des
Join us for an exclusive conversation with Garlich von Essen, CEO & Secretary General of Euroseeds, as he introduces the InnovAction Stage at Euroseeds 2024—a groundbreaking addition to the Euroseeds Congress. This year, the event goes beyond the traditional program by spotlighting new technologies,
Valerio Hoyos-Villegas is worried. The dry bean breeder and professor at McGill University is one of several researchers who conducted a recent study that found a shortage of scientists specializing in plant breeding. That could have serious consequences for global food security, including in Canada
Here are the 12 finalists in Euroseed's InnovAction Stage competition, to be held during the Euroseeds2024 Congress in Copenhagen Oct 14 & 15.The post Finalists announced for Euroseeds’ 2024 InnovAction Stage appeared first on Seed World.Euroseeds has announced the list of 12 innovators that will ad
Tim Ulmasov, chief scientific officer at Cquesta, is on a mission to revolutionize agriculture — and by extension, the world. He sat down for an interview at the recent meeting of the National Association for Plant Breeding in St. Louis, MO., explaining how the company’s innovation is going to chang
Pennycress is a flowering plant in the cabbage family Brassicaceae. Kevin Cook is part of the breakthrough in transforming it into a viable crop. As VP of breeding for the Missouri-based CoverCress, his team has made some huge gains. “We’ve taken what was essentially a weed and turned it into a pla
New research identifies how plants might create their own nitrogen, thanks to help from bacteria.Nitrogen fertilizers are crucial for feeding the world’s expanding population. However, given nitrogen’s drawbacks of substantial energy consumption in production, high costs to farmers and run-off conce
Plants adapt genetically over time to the special conditions of organic farming. This has been demonstrated in a long-term study conducted at the University of Bonn, according to a press release.Barley plants were cultivated in two adjacent fields by the researchers, employing conventional farming p
A new report from a Canadian government think tank warns that a “loss of biodiversity” and the “collapse of ecosystems” is one of 35 alarming threats that could significantly affect the global community.The Disruptions on the Horizon 2024 report is issued by Policy Horizons Canada, a Canadian govern
ISF and seed leaders weigh in on the hot-button topic. This article was written in collaboration with Seed World Europe Editor Marcel Bruins. In an era where environmental consciousness rules, the seed sector is at a crucial juncture, grappling with the pervasive issue of microplastics in seed treat
The vibrant yellow expanses of oilseed rape are dwindling in western Europe, with growers facing mounting challenges in pest management and a shrinking array of chemical solutions. In regions like the UK, crop cultivation has plummeted by up to 70 per cent. Meanwhile, the demand for seed oils contin
Applied Microbiology International has urged the UK government to take microbiological considerations into account when creating initiatives like the Sustainable Farming Incentive – warning that the potential benefits arising from such schemes will be limited otherwise.The call came after experts in
The Svalbard Global Seed Vault will open its doors for the first time this year to welcome 23 depositors, half from Africa, according to a press release. For the first time, nine depositors from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cameroon, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Madagascar, Nigeria, and Zambia are entru
Collaboration will boost transition towards more sustainable agricultural practices in UK.The Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) Farming Innovation Programme has granted Eagle Genomics, in collaboration with Rothamsted Research and CABI, a £391k award to investigate the signif
Update on the European H2020 INVITE ProjectWHY IT MATTERSAgriculture is increasingly being urged to reduce its dependency on external inputs, lower its environmental footprint and cope with more variable climatic conditions. A new EU-funded research initiative called the INnovations in plant VarIety
In June 2022, the European Commission (EC) published their proposal for the regulation on the sustainable use of plant protection products (SUR).Amongst other changes, the proposal foresees the prohibition of all plant protection products in all sensitive areas and within 3 m of such areas.Soon afte
In the agriculture and seed worlds, there’s so many aspects to focus on. Agronomic traits such as disease and pest resistance, the equipment needed to grow and harvest seed, the end uses of the seed once it’s grown and needs to be sold, are all things those working in the industry have some amount o
A new study shows new agricultural technology and management can eliminate greenhouse gas emissions, producing net negative emissions, according to a release. This would reduce more greenhouse gas than food systems are adding.Benjamin Z. Houlton, the Ronald P. Lynch Dean of the College of Agricultur
