February 20, 2026

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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)

Shandong Agricultural University researchers redefine Green Revolution genes for modern wheat 

Kashmir scientists develop wheat varieties to solve crop cycle issue (The Hindu)

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)

Genomic selection has potential (Agri-View)

Texas A&M AgriLife Research projects to enhance rice yields, health benefits - Studies explore new rice breeding technology to improve quality and advance purple rice

En sorgho, « le progrès génétique est réel » (La France Agricole)

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

Guia orienta novos laboratórios no processo de transformação genética de milho

February 18, 2026

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

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

February 16, 2026

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Mas Seeds - Field trialing is how we make sure what we develop matches real conditions

United Kingdom - £2.5m farm project marks first precision-bred oilseed rape in Europe (Farmers Weekly)

Big questions around public research and plant breeding as Manitoba Crop Alliance celebrates 5 years (RealAgriculture)

February 13, 2026

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Breeding for better processing beans – freezer or can

New chemical method makes it easier to select desirable traits in crops

Gene-editing regulation roundup (Morrison Foerster)

February 12, 2026

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New Genomic Techniques (NGT) – Reinventing plant breeding

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

Stine Seed, leveraging drone technology for improved research

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

Europa estrena su primera colza editada genéticamente

February 11, 2026

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Bejo strengthens global celery breeding capacity

How genebanks helped Dr Ahmed O. Warsame, a Somali researcher, bring back cowpea to Somalia

AI & big data: IPK research team improves predictions for ‘tailor-made’ wheat

February 10, 2026

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Breeding a better cucumber: new genetic map reveals 171,892 structural variants

KWS and vly jointly develop taste optimized organic pea for plant based milk alternative
KWS und vly entwickeln gemeinsam geschmacksoptimierte Bio-Erbse für pflanzliche Milchalternative

February 9, 2026

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ICARDA strengthens India’s pulse research ecosystem with the Inauguration of Food Legume Research Platform (FLRP) facilities in Amlaha