July 13, 2026

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Researchers discover genetic secrets of mung bean crops

July 11, 2026

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The Philippines - Healthier high-zinc rice posts high yield in Ilocos Norte

July 10, 2026

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GRDC announces that AGT will lead the national lentil breeding program

July 9, 2026

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Fifth-generation Jandowae farmer awarded Pacific Seeds Agricultural Scholarship

July 8, 2026

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Sakata Seed Corporation establishes exhibition concept for GREEN×EXPO 2027 - “Plant the Seeds. Grow Our Future.” – Presenting a future shaped by seeds

New Japan-IRRI "CoolRice" project strengthens groundwork for heat-resilient, low-emission rice farming

Shanxi seed expert drives growth in Yellow River Basin (China Daily)

July 7, 2026

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Australia - Latest grains research hits the road as growers help shape future investment

July 6, 2026

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Telangana Horticultural University develops protein-rich cowpea variety (Telangana Today)

Philippines Department of Agriculture boosting seed industry by allocating P550 million for the construction of more seed reserves across the country (Philstar)

ThaiBinh Seed Crop Research Institute exceeded many many research and seed production targets (Vietnam.vn)

Thai Binh Seed confirms the prospects of two hibrid rice varieties, TBH456 and QL301, in the Cao Bang field 

July 3, 2026

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Philippines - Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund  (RCEF) Seed Program sharpens seed lineup

July 2, 2026

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Australia - Federal Government backs RAGT Australia’s SowSure drought resilience initiative

July 1, 2026

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Taiwan-ASEAN partners unite against vegetable pests and diseases - New regional surveillance network aims to strengthen early warning, diagnosis and response to emerging threats across Southeast Asia

New high-oleic groundnut varieties to boost farmer incomes and strengthen India's edible oil economy

Vietnam - Removing the regulations on classifying major crops will facilitate the seed industry (Vietnam.vn)

European Union genetics shift lights fire under New Zealand lawmakers - Seed growers fear they may be shut out of the valuable vegetable seed trade as Europeans leap ahead of Wellington in legislating for GE (Farmers Weekly)

Rijk Zwaan opens new subsidiary in South Korea

Syngenta Group appoints Hengde Qin as Chief Executive Officer
Syngenta Group ernennt Hengde Qin zum Chief Executive Officer
先正达集团任命覃衡德为首席执行官

New Zealand Intellectual Property Office - The Plant Variety Rights Journal, July 2026

June 30, 2026

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Empowering next-gen scientists to create enduring impact in rice research and development - IRRI’s three-week flagship course, Rice: Research to Production (RR2P) brought together 16 researchers, graduate students, and agricultural professionals from Asia, Africa, North America, and Latin America for an immersive learning experience

Australia - Taking the road less travelled: Five Tales Farm in Gippsland’s Piedmont

June 26, 2026

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Three hybrid rice varieties offer boost for Philippine rice production

From pilot to proof: The operational success of precision rice farming in Vietnam’s Red River Delta

From tradition to transformation: how Satbariya became Nepal’s hybrid seed hub

June 25, 2026

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Sakata Seed Corporation Inaugurates Ishigaki Research Station in Ishigaki City, Okinawa, Japan - Acceleration of breeding for tropical regions through research on weather tolerance

SAAA report features updates in biotech regulation and adoption in Asia and Oceania

Designing a comprehensive pipeline for CRISPR safety evaluation

Chonnam National University identifies dual-function rice gene that boosts drought tolerance and grain yield