January 30, 2026

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Australian-first cereal solution for crown rot and nematodes

How hybrid wheat could change farming (PreventionWeb)

Asia and Pacific Seed Alliance (APSA) January 2026 newsletter

International Seed Federation (ISF) launches the 2026–2030 Key Strategic Objectives

Innovative Genomics Institute (IGI) researchers to expand self-cloning crop technology for Indian farmers

Asia softening stance on GMOs (World Grain)

January 29, 2026

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A single gene underlies begomovirus resistance in eggplant - Researchers uncover a new genetic defense that could help breed virus-resistant crops and reduce pesticide use worldwide

East-West Seed strengthening distributor partnerships in Bangladesh

Kamala: the first Gene-edited variety ready for cultivation in India

January 28, 2026

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BASF to open global Digital Hub in Hyderabad, India - 

Cropin debuts ‘AI-First Digital Transformation Ecosystem’ to unify fragmented food systems

Australia - 2026 Locharba Field Day showcases 30 years of biotech cotton - Join the Bayer team at the annual Locharba Field Day at Bayer Locharba Research Station in Narrabri, NSW on Thursday 12th February 2026

January 27, 2026

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Dale, the new AH wheat from InterGrain, delivers strong performance in Mingenew’s standout season

Hot nights under the spotlight in new sorghum study

January 26, 2026

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Syngenta expands Pune Global Capability Center to accelerate AI-led innovation (AgroSpectrum)

Rooted in resilience: China's seed push plants agricultural 'chips', grows self-reliance (South China Morning Post)

January 23, 2026

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RiceTec’s Ajai Rana featured in Agriculture Today: driving innovation in Indian rice farming

A simple shift in pigeonpea planting could boost yield by 20 percent - Transplanting Pigeonpea could significantly boost farmer incomes and climate resilience across India’s rainfed regions

CIMMYT and Jilin Academy of Agricultural Sciences (JAAS) strengthen collaboration through visit at CIMMYT Kenya

China emerging as key hub for agricultural innovation, says Syngenta CEO (People's Daily)

January 22, 2026

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When seeds become prior art: A case summary on Nuseed Pty Ltd and Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans-Georg Lembke KG v Limagrain Europe [2025] APO 25 (MBIP)

CSIRO science reveals new insights into devastating crop disease - New research unlocks the genetic code of crop-damaging fungus, paving the way for better disease control

January 21, 2026

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Sakata’s Zinnia “Profusion Double White Improved” wins two awards

Uzbekistan contributes to the global seed vault

Good seeds alone are never enough: Passing knowledge into the hands of Thai farmers

Australia - Herbicide-tolerant lentils: Registration and impacts

January 20, 2026

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ICRISAT and partners announce release of the world’s first three-way pearli millet

Strengthening India’s seed sovereignty: Key amendments suggested for the Draft Seeds Bill 2025 (Rural Voice)

When seeds become prior art: A case summary on Nuseed Pty Ltd and Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans-Georg Lembke KG v Limagrain Europe [2025] APO 25 (Lexology)

January 19, 2026

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East-West Seed appoints Jason Bull as Chief Innovation Officer