February 27, 2026

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Seeds, data and knowledge: International treaty secures global crop heritage in the Arctic - Milestone deposits made to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault and the Arctic World Archive

United Kingdom  The 2026 DEFRA reset - What it means for your rotation

España - Resumen 2025 – Un año intenso para el sector de la mejora vegetal

Canada - Peas capitalize on increased interest in protein - Food and drink companies want labels with simple, multi-functional ingredients, and pea protein checks all of the boxes (The Western Producer)

Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC) review of Canadian wheat breeding innovation system confirms significant gaps and risks

Europe sets course for a new era in plant breeding with NGT regulation (Horti Daily)

How much would you pay for this bread? Growing climate-smart crops is half the battle. Consumers need to understand sustainability claims and, more importantly, be willing to pay a premium for them

February 26, 2026

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Don’t cut the science that pays the bills

Recent EU proposal on soybean oil classification threatens sustainable European protein production

February 23, 2026

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Canada - A clean pass under pressure: Why farmers need to take the next shift on plant breeding (RealAgriculture)

February 20, 2026

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Canada - Support urged for Agriculture Canada's Seed Increase Unit located at the department's research farm in Indian Head, Saskatchewan (The Western Producer)

New genomic techniques (ngt) regulation in the EU: innovation, oversight, and the patent question (Lexology)

‘A map that’s green everywhere’: International Seed Federation (ISF) chief pushes for global alignment on gene‑edited seeds (AgTechNavigator)

Wheat breeder loses faith in Canada’s system - Richard Cuthbert, who resigned from Agriculture Canada earlier this winter, says ‘things need to change’ (The Western Producer)

Regional partners honor CIMMYT scientist for advancing MLN resistant maize and strengthening plant health systems in Africa

February 19, 2026

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Computomics podcast S7E6: From genes to farmers' fields: the complex world of potato breeding

Computomics blog S1E1 - Breeding brilliance: Unveiling the crop superheroes

February 18, 2026

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Sélection variétale : un équilibre de plus en plus complexe entre rendement et résilience (Terre-net)

Canada - Grain sector urged to rethink royalties on seed - Industry admits reopening the debate could be divisive, but some say it’s necessary in light of federal research cuts (The Western Producer)

La importancia de la mejora vegetal según ANOVE: «Hay más tecnología en un tomate que en un iPhone» (Ambiente)

February 17, 2026

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The future of global food security may depend on quality agrigenomics software - In Hasselt, Belgium, Breed Bio’s next-level LIMS is reimagining the user experience and improving agriculture

Can Niassa’s Seed System Roadmap become a catalyst for national food security in Mozambique?

February 13, 2026

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Argentina - Por una campaña fina con semilla legal

Gene-editing regulation roundup (Morrison Foerster)

February 12, 2026

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CAST Webinar “Gene-Edited Crops Product Development and Global Regulations”

Leguminosas: ciencia aplicada que regenera suelos y fortalece la resiliencia agrícola

Wheat for the world: CIMMYT scientist honored as global research delivers local impact - Velu Govindan, CIMMYT Principal Scientist and Wheat Breeder, is visiting Australia to deliver the Derek Tribe Address, advancing climate resilient and zinc enriched wheat to strengthen global food and nutrition security

February 11, 2026

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Women scientists at the heart of genetic diversity conservation

EU leaders urged to put agri-food at the core of competitiveness agenda

Euroseeds, the European Seed Association, publishes updated position on research