November 28, 2019

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As climate change hits crops, debate heats up over use of plant gene data - Governments spar over how to share out benefits fairly from new high-tech methods to develop climate-resilient crops (ReliefWeb)

Tech for good: A plant breeder's journey (Forbes)

November 27, 2019

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UPOV Seminar on the Impact of Policy on Essentially Derived Varieties (EDVs) on Breeding Strategy

November 26, 2019

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Making seeds to withstand climate change is getting harder - Negotiations to strengthen an international treaty to develop hardier crops fell apart this month (Bloomberg)

November 25, 2019

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Fiddling in Rome? Reflections on the International Seed Treaty (Food Ethics Council)

November 20, 2019

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Global impact of virus diseases on multiple crops:

November 19, 2019

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International Seed Federation expresses disappointment over stalled negotiations on exchange of genetic resources

November 14, 2019

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New tool to help local crop varieties flourish - FAO publishes Voluntary Guidelines for the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Farmers Varieties/Landraces

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

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

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 10, 2019

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

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 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 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

August 15, 2019

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

August 14, 2019

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New breeding technologies needed to meet skyrocketing demand for wheat, scientists warn

August 8, 2019

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The global need for plant breeding innovation (Transgenic Research)

August 7, 2019

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Why is it important to have science-based policies and alignment on the latest plant breeding methods?

August 1, 2019

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International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture turns 15