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Research Team Traces Evolution of the Domesticated Tomato

January 10, 2020
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Research team traces the evolution of the domesticated tomato from its wild ancestor. Learn how...

Scientists Improve Yield Predictions Based on Seedling Data

January 10, 2020
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Scientists use seedling data to improve crop yield predictions. Learn how this new method can...

2020, International Year of Plant Health and Scotland’s Year of Coasts and Waters

January 10, 2020
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2020 is the International Year of Plant Health and Scotland's Year of Coasts and Waters....

Seed Sector Mourning the Passing of True Seedsman

January 7, 2020
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Seed sector mourns the loss of a true seedsman, who dedicated his life to the...

Cultivation of Protected Tomato Plants Farm Convicted in the Province of Ragusa

January 6, 2020
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Farm in Ragusa, Italy convicted for illegally cultivating protected tomato plants. Learn more about the...

Millions of Euros in Subsidies for Research into Sustainable Agricultural Production

January 3, 2020
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Research into sustainable agricultural production in Europe is receiving millions of euros in subsidies. Learn...

Herbicide Resistant Weed Could Cost Uk £1 Billion A Year

January 3, 2020
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UK farmers face potential £1bn/yr losses due to herbicide-resistant weeds. Learn how to manage this...

Plant Researchers Examine Bread Aroma: Modern and Old Wheat Varieties Taste Equally Good

December 20, 2019
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Plant researchers compare the aroma and taste of modern and old wheat varieties. Results show...

Invest in Pollinator Monitoring for Long-Term Gain

December 19, 2019
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Monitoring pollinators is essential for long-term success. Learn why investing in pollinator monitoring is beneficial...

Sorghum Study Illuminates Relationship Between Humans, Crops and the Environment in Domestication

December 18, 2019
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This study reveals the relationship between humans, crops, and the environment in the domestication of...

International Research Team Finds Genes Conferring Resistance to Multiple Leaf Rust in Barley

December 17, 2019
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International research team discovers genes that provide resistance to multiple leaf rusts in barley. Unlocking...

Missing Link to Longevity Discovered in Plant Kingdom

December 16, 2019
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Scientists have discovered a missing link to longevity in the plant kingdom. Learn how this...

Trashed Farmland Could be a Conservation Treasure

December 13, 2019
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Farmland that has been neglected and abused could be a valuable asset for conservation. Learn...

An Integrated Approach to Seed Treatment

December 12, 2019
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Learn how to use an integrated approach to seed treatment to maximize crop yields and...

EU Calls for Study to Justify 2018 Legislation on Gene Editing

December 12, 2019
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EU calls for research to back up 2018 legislation on gene editing. Study to assess...

Biotech Crops are the Fastest Adopted Crop Technology: ISAAA

December 11, 2019
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Biotech crops are the fastest adopted crop technology, with over 18 million farmers in 26...

The National Association of Plant Breeders Borlaug Scholars News

December 10, 2019
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Learn about the National Association of Plant Breeders Borlaug Scholars Program and the impact it...

Field Trials of High Iron Wheat Reap Promising First Harvest Results

December 9, 2019
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Field trials of high-iron wheat have yielded promising results in the first harvest. Learn more...

The Agri-Food Chain Coalition Sets Priorities for the EU Institutions

December 5, 2019
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The Agri-Food Chain Coalition sets priorities for the EU institutions: a comprehensive overview of the...

Rothamsted Adds a Major Update to CROPROTECT

December 4, 2019
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Rothamsted Research adds CroProtect, a new tool to help farmers protect their crops from pests...

CRISPRy and Crunchy: CRISPR Advent Calendar Provides Info Bites To Explain Genome Editing Applications In Plants

December 3, 2019
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Learn about the applications of genome editing in plants with this Crispr Advent Calendar! Get...

EU Regulations Obstruct Biological Crop Protection

December 3, 2019
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EU regulations are hindering the use of biological crop protection methods. Learn how to navigate...

Change in CPVO Fees Regulation as of 1st April 2020

December 2, 2019
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CPVO fees to change as of April 1, 2020. Learn more about the new regulations...

Hutton Scientist Appointed First-Ever Female Chair Of Influential Soft Fruit Group

November 28, 2019
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Dr. Alison Hutton has been appointed the first female chair of the influential Soft Fruit...

Agriculture Innovation is Necessary to Address Climate Change

November 25, 2019
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Agriculture innovation is key to tackling climate change. Learn how new technologies and practices can...

Breeders and Farmers Underline the Importance of Plant Breeding Innovation for Sustainable Agriculture

November 21, 2019
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Breeders and farmers discuss the importance of plant breeding innovation for sustainable agriculture. Learn how...

Seed Sector Expresses Disappointment Over Stalled Negotiations on Exchange of Genetic Resources

November 20, 2019
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Seed sector stakeholders are disappointed with the lack of progress in negotiations on the exchange...

Agriculture of the Future: Neural Networks Have Learned To Predict Plant Growth

November 19, 2019
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Neural networks are revolutionizing agriculture by predicting plant growth with unprecedented accuracy. Learn how this...

ISF Calls for Sustainable Ag Policies

November 15, 2019
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ISF calls for sustainable agricultural policies to ensure food security and environmental protection. Learn more...

Palm Oil: Less Fertilizer and No Herbicide but Same Yield?

November 12, 2019
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Organic palm oil yields same as conventional: study finds no need for fertilizers or herbicides....

Research Highlights Importance of Crop Competition as a Weed Control Strategy

November 12, 2019
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Crop competition is an effective weed control strategy, according to new research. Learn more about...

Biodiversity Improves Crop Production

November 6, 2019
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Biodiversity is key to improving crop production. Learn how biodiversity can help increase yields, reduce...

KeyGene Delivers First-Ever Fully Phased Red Raspberry Genome

November 5, 2019
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KeyGene delivers the world's first fully phased red raspberry genome, unlocking the potential for improved...

Priority Plant Pests in the EU: 5 Things You Need To Know

November 5, 2019
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Learn about the 5 most important plant pests in the EU and how to protect...

Family of Crop Viruses Revealed At High Resolution for the First Time

November 1, 2019
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Scientists reveal family of crop viruses at high resolution for the first time, providing new...

New EU Plant Health Rules

October 31, 2019
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EU adopts new rules to protect plants from pests & diseases: stronger prevention, early detection...