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Olive trees infected by the dreaded bacteria called Xylella fastidiosa, is known in Europe as the ebola of the olive tree, Jaen, Andalucia, Spain
Europe

Xylella Research Advances Disease Control

Research on Xylella fastidiosa is advancing resistant olive cultivars, biological control, insect vector management and...
Latin America

Gen del tomate podría impulsar el rendimiento

Investigadores del CONICET identificaron un gen del tomate que ayuda a las plantas a responder...
Europe

Global Soil Degradation Is Cutting Crop Yields

University of Bonn researchers found that soil degradation is significantly reducing crop yields worldwide. Reversing...
DNA strand above a crop field representing genome editing in plant breeding
U.S.

Limagrain Licenses Genome-Editing Technologies From Qi Biodesign

Limagrain has licensed genome-editing technologies from Qi Biodesign for use in field and vegetable crop...
A researcher analyzes samples of cooked rice grains placed on a microscope slide.
Europe

New Gene Insertion Method Could Support Crop Traits

KAUST researchers have developed a gene insertion method that precisely adds large genetic sequences into...
Latin America

Wheat Genotyping Platform Advances at Embrapa

A new wheat genotyping platform at Embrapa Wheat in Brazil is expanding researchers’ capacity to...
A human hand holds a Zea mays corn leaf showing signs of sunburn damage over parched field soil. Prolonged drought has impacted agricultural crops in France in June 2026
Europe

Climate Change Threatens Crop Nutrition

Climate change is reducing the nutritional value of major food crops, creating new challenges for...
Latin America

Genotipado del trigo avanza en Embrapa

Una nueva plataforma de genotipado del trigo en Embrapa Trigo automatiza la preparación de muestras...
Woman hand showing damaged potato leaves. Phytophthora infestans Late blight of potato. A dangerous disease is destroying the potato crop in summer.
Europe

UK Approves First Precision-Bred Potato for Market

The UK has approved its first precision-bred potato, moving PiperPlus closer to market. The disease-resistant...
Europe

Austria Builds Research Station for Climate-Resilient Crops

Austria has begun construction of a new AGES research station in Großnondorf to evaluate climate-resilient...
soybean plantation road montain brazil
Latin America

Brazil Issues Crop Guidance as El Niño Risks Rise

Embrapa researchers are urging farmers to prepare for El Niño in Brazil with measures to...
Aerial view of a rural area in Brazil with a corn crop field surrounded by lush greenery
Latin America

Brasil emite recomendaciones ante El Niño

Embrapa emitió recomendaciones para ayudar a los agricultores a prepararse para El Niño en Brasil....
Latin America

Corn in Patagonia Tests Southern Crop Limits

INTA researchers are evaluating corn in Patagonia with early and ultra-early hybrids in Santa Cruz...
Drought damaged agricultural field with cracked soil and dry landscape
Europe

Scottish Farmers Urged to Plan for Water Scarcity

Scottish farmers and growers are being urged to prepare for water scarcity as climate change...
Latin America

Maíz en Patagonia prueba nuevos límites australes

Investigadores del INTA evalúan maíz en Patagonia con híbridos precoces y ultraprecoces en Santa Cruz...
Canada

Better Pulses Need Better Data. Two Announcements Show How Canada’s Breeding Model Is Changing

New breeding partnership and federal genomics investment position Canada’s pulse sector to accelerate variety development....

Close-up of biochar for soil improvement in gardening and agriculture.
Europe

Biochar May Protect Soil Health in Vegetable Crops

A new review examines how biochar may help protect soil health in continuously cropped solanaceous...
Europe

Mung Bean Pan-Genome Reveals Key Crop Traits

International study maps more than 66,000 structural variants linked to yield, nutrition, insect resistance and...

Europe

A Common Language for Quality: Inside the OECD Fruit and Vegetable Scheme

Discover how the OECD Fruit and Vegetable Scheme creates consistent quality standards, supports fair trade...
Close up smart asian man and woman farmer hands using digital tablet computer with technology examines barley wheat field. Farmer using internet apps for agricultural production and business industry.
Europe

HARVEST Aims to Make Agricultural Data AI-Ready

HARVEST will bring together more than 60 participants from 19 countries to make agricultural data...
Close up of a professional using a digital tablet to monitor crop growth and farm data, highlighting precision agriculture and technology driven farming
Europe

Netherlands Invests in Crop Phenotyping Facility

The Netherlands Plant Eco-phenotyping Centre will receive €5.4 million for a five-year upgrade of its...
Europe

Hutton Launches Potato Virus Testing for 2026 Campaign

Hutton Scientific Services has launched a potato virus testing service for the 2026 seed potato...
Tractor spray fertilizer on green field drone high angle view, agriculture background concept.
Latin America

Nanocápsulas Fertilizantes Mejoran Uso de Nutrientes

Investigadores del CONICET están desarrollando nanocápsulas fertilizantes de liberación controlada para mejorar la eficiencia en...
soybeans in a farmers hands
U.S.

U.S. Company Named a Euroseeds InnovAction Finalist

BioConsortia is one of 10 finalists selected for the Euroseeds2026 InnovAction Stage competition in Valencia,...
Genetically Modified Crops
Europe

EFSA Opinion Could Streamline Stacked GM Crops

EFSA’s GMO Panel says stacked GM crops may not always require additional comparative field trials...
Europe

Nordic Melons Project Tests Historic Varieties

Nordic Melons is testing 12 heritage melon varieties to determine whether historic genetics can support...
Europe

Concepts For Your Seeds

For over 40 years, SATEC® has provided high-quality seed treatment solutions—from pelleting to coating—serving agriculture,...
U.S.

Concepts For Your Seeds

For more than 40 years, SATEC® has offered you the perfect combination of technique, chemicals and...

Europe

Wheat Salt Tolerance Traits Could Improve Yields

Wheat salt tolerance could be improved by selecting for potassium retention, lower sodium accumulation and...
Europe

Plant Sensors Could Detect Crop Stress Earlier

Tufts University researchers have developed battery-free plant sensors that attach to leaves and stems to...
Massive Thunderstorm Formation Above Green Soybean Plantation in Paraguay
Latin America

Certified Soybean Seed: Paraguay Sector Raises Alarm

Paraguay’s certified soybean seed sector is facing pressure from limited technology access, unauthorized seed sales...
Europe

Barley Genes Linked to Stress and Grain Quality

Barley genes identified by International Barley Hub researchers help control protective surface traits linked to...
colorful waving european union flag on a euro money background
Europe

Euroseeds Urges Agri-Food Role in EU Fund

Euroseeds has joined 39 European agri-food organisations in urging policymakers to keep agriculture and food...
Green Soybean Field at Sunrise in Rural Paraguay Agricultural Landscape
Latin America

Semillas de Soja: APROSEMP Advierte por Tecnología

El sector de semillas de soja de Paraguay enfrenta presión por el acceso limitado a...
Europe

Climate Stress May Lower Soybean Seed Quality

Soybean seed quality could decline under combined climate stress from elevated CO₂, heat and drought,...
arabidopsis thaliana flowers
Europe

AI Model Maps Hidden Grammar of Plant Genomes

Plant genomes contain regulatory patterns that help control traits such as flowering time, disease resistance...
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Scientists Find the Switch That Tells Plants They Have Enough Nitrogen

Cornell plant breeder Mark Sorrells reflects on wheat breeding, mentorship and a changing world.

Reflecting on a Lifetime in Wheat Breeding

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