June 2, 2025

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Bangladesh - Gazipur Agricultural University develops zinc-enriched aromatic rice 'GAU Dhan-3' (Daily Sun)

University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) - Agricultural Genomics Research Center nears completion

The Philippines - Institute of Plant Breeding at the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) in Los Baños celebrates 50th founding anniversary (Manila Bulletin)

May 30, 2025

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APSA, Asia & Pacific Seed Alliance newsletter, May 2025

China - Regulations on the protection of new plant varieties finalized

May 29, 2025

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Researchers uncover key molecular module behind heat-induced leaf senescence in tall fescue

High quality seeds, dedicated support - Hort Connections 2025 is just around the corner, and the Rijk Zwaan Australia team is looking forward to being part of it

Australia - From market floors to industry giant: Michael Simonetta’s legacy at Perfection Fresh

Plant disease research that helps Western Australia’s grains industry to thrive has been profiled at the recent Australasian Plant Pathology Society Conference in Sydney

May 28, 2025

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Researchers edit green revolution genes to boost tomato production efficiency for vertical farming

Australian OGTR - DIR 218 - Commercial release of tomato genetically modified for purple fruit colour

Australian OGTR - DIR 212 - Limited and controlled release of canola genetically modified for increased photosynthesis and photorespiration 

Australia - Agtech momentum building on startups investment

May 27, 2025

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Researchers unveil epigenetic mechanism of cold adaptation in rice

Government of India releases new rice variety for farmers in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Odisha (The Times of India)

 China - State Council released revised Regulations on the Protection of New Plant Varieties (Lexology)

May 26, 2025

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Thailand - Genome editing workshop equips scientists for precision and responsibility

Global partnership on wheat adaptation - New collaborative laboratory will allow researchers to share expertise between Australia and France to boost wheat yields in the changing climate

Uttarakhand, India - New barley variety released by G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology (Garhwal Post)

Redefining seed coating standards: Ajinomoto AgroSolutions' Tensiofix microplastic-free binder (AgroPages)

Denso Corp. sur le point de conclure un accord de 500 millions $ pour Axia Vegetable Seeds Group, un fournisseur de semences soutenu par Temasek (Investing.com)

May 22, 2025

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Meet APSA’s New Communications Officer: Spun Ngoensritong

Vietnam - Le Thuy : Renforcer la gestion de la qualité des semences forestières (Vietnam.vn)

Adama puts the case for chemical inputs after 'breakthrough' in fungicide innovation (AgTech Navigator)

Temasek sees plant seeds as a game changer to fixing the broken global food system - While demand for pulses is rising, the yield has stagnated in key production regions (The Business Times)

Kazakh scientists develop two new high-yield rice varieties (Kazinform)

May 21, 2025

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Nufarm half year results 2025

Nufarm and ChrysaLabs partner to address barriers in carbon innovation measurement for sustainable aviation fuel production

Australia - Digital crop trials technology guides best input decisions

CIMMYT and WorldVeg unite for better nutrition and farmer incomes
CIMMYT y WorldVeg se unen para impulsar dietas más saludables y mayores ingresos para las y los productores