February 23, 2021

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2020 Global Food Security Index shows overall decline in food security - Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) releases the findings of 2020 Global Food Security Index (GFSI) sponsored by Corteva Agriscience

Australia - Wheat innovations, plant breeding and more topics for research review panels (Sydney Herald)

February 18, 2021

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Japan GM food safety update: Transgenic soy, rapeseed have no impact on biodiversity even after 15 years – government study
Datos de 15 años del cultivo de colza y soja MG en Japón confirman que no tienen efectos sobre la biodiversidad

February 17, 2021

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Steps for keeping Bt eggplant technology sustainable and durable in Bangladesh

February 16, 2021

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Nepal’s unreliable vision for seeds (MyRepublica)

Nepal’s unreliable vision for seeds (MyRepublica)

February 12, 2021

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“Gender should not be a blocker”

We need more women in science to fulfil agriculture’s potential

Filipino farmers lose PhP33.85 billion annually due to delays in Bt eggplant commercialization

February 9, 2021

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Stopping climate change from silently crippling the core of our food system

February 8, 2021

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Photosynthesis: our best bet to create a food secure world

February 3, 2021

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Thoughts on plant genomes

January 13, 2021

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Pollinators not getting the 'buzz' they need in news coverage - A dramatic decline in bees and other pollinating insects presents a threat to the global food supply, yet it’s getting little attention in mainstream news

December 30, 2020

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South Asia - Atmanirbharta on seeds: An Atmanirbar Bharat will desperately need SAARC markets (Pakistan, Nepal Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, and Maldives) to survive in the future (The Financial Express)

China should strengthen genome editing and GM seeds to break Western monopoly, ensure food safety: experts - Efforts aim at reshaping Western-led monopoly in seeds market (Global Times)

Why hybrid rice is not gaining popularity in Bangladesh (The Financial Express)

December 28, 2020

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China - Deepening reform key to improving seed sector (China Daily)

December 18, 2020

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Don’t forget to register your interest in attending ISSS 2021 by 31st December 2020

December 17, 2020

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New APBREBES publication - Focus on plant variety protection: A compilation of selected literature on the impact of the UPOV Convention, alternative sui generis PVP laws and the effect on farmers’ rights
Gros plan sur la protection des obtentions végétales :Une compilation de publications sélectionnées surles impacts de la convention UPOV, les lois alternativessui generis de protection des obtentionsvégétales et l’effet sur les droits des agriculteurs
La protección de las variedades vegetales en el punto de mira:Compilación de literatura seleccionada sobre las repercusiones del convenio de la UPOV, las leyes alternativas sui generis de protección de las variedades vegetales y el efecto en los derechos del agricultor

December 16, 2020

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Bangladesh - Aman rice and seed sovereignty (NewAge)

December 11, 2020

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China’s giant crop takeover has failed. Time to admit it - There’s a way to salvage the $46 billion purchase of agrochemical giant Syngenta (Bloomberg)

December 4, 2020

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International Society for Seed Science moves ahead with plans for the ISSS general meeting, due to take place August 9-13, 2021 in Brighton, United Kingdom, and sollicits 'expression of interest' to determine whether a face-to-face meeting would be financially viable

November 27, 2020

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Seeding a new market - The Indian seed industry, as a sub-sector of the agri-inputs industry, has been the most vibrant in terms of innovation and growth over the past four decades (The Pioneer)

November 24, 2020

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SEARCA: Integrate agricultural biotech in variety development up to marketing

November 20, 2020

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The Philippines - Public comment period commences for commercial propagation of Golden Rice proposed by the Department of Agriculture – Philippine Rice Research Institute

Agriculture must make big changes to reach climate goals, says report from the World Resources Institute (WRI) and the ClimateWorks Foundation (The Fern)

November 18, 2020

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International Whole Grain Day 2020 - Celebrating whole grains as an integral part of healthy, sustainable — and delicious — diets

Association for Plant Breeding for the Benefit of Society (APBREBES) report from the 2020 UPOV Session

The seed sector in Nepal: An overview of opportunities and challenges

November 17, 2020

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Your participation needed: Global Plant Phenotyping Survey 2020/21