November 12, 2019

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APBREBES report from the 2019 UPOV Session

November 11, 2019

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Global treaty critical for saving disappearing plants amid climate change - FAO calls for greater support for plant genepool and the Fund which support millions of farmers around the world

International Seed Federation urges adoption of consistent, science-based policies to support sustainable agriculture

November 8, 2019

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The Plant Treaty: Q&A with Crop Trust Director of Science, Luigi Guarino

November 4, 2019

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Telangana State to play crucial role in making India regional seed hub - "State government is willing to provide necessary support for agro companies which can produce quality seeds with lesser investments," says Agriculture Minister (Telangana Today)

Tomato's original colour was orange and now it's making a superfood comeback (ABC News)

October 30, 2019

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Planting of illegal crops (Economic & Political Weekly)

October 28, 2019

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Climate, nutrition and security challenges require global food system transformation - The 2019 Borlaug Dialogue explored solutions to feed the planet sustainably in the face of conflict and climate change.

October 24, 2019

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It’s time to change the system, not just the technology - Changing farming technologies requires systemic change, argues Lennart Woltering in new article

October 18, 2019

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The cereals imperative of future food systems

Working together for improved seed quality in Malaysia

October 17, 2019

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The man who fed the world - BBC radio show Witness History focuses on the life and work of Norman Borlaug

October 16, 2019

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2019 World Food Prize recognizes the impact of bringing improved seeds to Africa, Asia and Latin America - The work of laureate Simon N. Groot has helped smallholder farmers to enhance vegetable production and has improved the diets of millions

The cereals imperative of future food systems

Ten things you should know about maize and wheat

October 14, 2019

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The Philippines are entering the ‘age of a new agricultural revolution’, says Agriculture Secretary William Dar (Business Mirror)

October 10, 2019

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Seed breeding takes in growers of all sizes (North Queensland Register)

Intense wildfires of 2019 highlight urgent need for transition to climate-smart agriculture

Heirloom crops, indigenous varieties are making a comeback - Many of India's indigenous varieties had slowly disappeared with the rise of hybrid seeds (The Economic Times)

October 2, 2019

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Conference highlights need for increased climate funding for rice agri-food systems

September 20, 2019

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Access to Seed Index shows: Implementation of UPOV 1991 unnecessary for the development of a strong seed market - A policy brief by the Association for Plant Breeding for the Benefit of Society (APBREBES)

September 18, 2019

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New Zealand - Time for law review on GM crops, leading academics argue (Voxy)

September 13, 2019

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Can the gene editing technology known as CRISPR help reduce biodiversity loss worldwide? Though scientists are optimistic that CRISPR could help, they also emphasize caution and community engagement in order to get it right (Ensia)

September 12, 2019

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Bayer statement for 60 Minutes Australia

September 11, 2019

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Plant breeding innovations required to weather climate change, report says

September 4, 2019

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‘Patchwork’ of global gene editing regulations will harm seed production, warns the International Seed Federation

September 3, 2019

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New Zealand - Time for a grown-up conversation about gene editing (Stuff)

August 23, 2019

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Leading scientists say fears about GM products are unjustified

August 15, 2019

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Time to seed the world

International Vegetable Breeding: A Strategy to Create Development Impact at Scale (World Vegetable Center)