February 9, 2026

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Monitoring intensifies as virulent new stripe rust emerges in Europe

A Global system at work: Genebanks link across continents to protect seed collections

Bumper breakthroughs: WorldVeg pepper breeding program marks record year for new varieties

Pakitan, SWAT - Agricultural researchers have developed three improved rice varieties, Lawangai-2, Aleem-2023 and Naeem-2023, marking a significant milestone in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s rice research programme (Dawn)

Vietnam - Mise en garde concernant les semences de riz contrefaites et de mauvaise qualité (Vietnam)

February 5, 2026

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Syngenta plans Hong Kong listing worth up to $10 billion, sources say (Reuters)

Pacific Seeds’ plans for new Australian headquarters revealed (Grain Central)

February 4, 2026

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China-Pakistan hybrid rice technology - Joint initiative expands trials and training in food security and agricultural cooperation (CGTN)

Chia Tai Experience hosts “Field Day: Nadee Napang 2026,” showcasing professional off-season rice management solutions to reduce costs and increase yields

Australia - Harvest Declaration submission is now simpler, faster for growers

February 3, 2026

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Sakata Seed Corporation - Consolidated financial results for the six months ended November 30, 2025

Vietnam - Sécuriser de manière proactive les sources de semences et améliorer l'efficacité économique de la foresterie (Vietnam.vn)

February 2, 2026

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Origin Agritech announces fiscal year 2025 results

Healthier rice varieties set to reach every farm and plate in Odisha, India

CSIRO’s wheat taste of victory – Finding of unsupported patent claims overturned in unopposed appeal (Pearce IP)

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)