May 29, 2026

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InterGrain launches two new Australian Noodle Wheat (ANW) wheat varieties, IG-Collie and IG-Quokka, in Japan

Cereal rust – the unrelenting disease and its unrelenting science

How Adama's Bazak is helping India's rice growers stop the brown plant hopper

IRRI and BRMP formalize renewed partnership to advance rice research in Indonesia

Chinese researchers develop first homegrown rapeseed gene chip, breaking foreign monopoly (Global Times)

Australia - Rijk Zwaan puts the spotlight on premium honeydew Amberetta

May 28, 2026

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Vietnam pioneers digital 'scoring' tool for nation’s low-emission rice program

Researchers unlock faster path to improved finger millet varieties (Farmers Review Africa)

May 27, 2026

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Good Food Institute India whitepaper: R&D priorities in crop optimisation for smart protein applications

Iowa State University and Termez State University explore partnership to establish a Seed Science Center in Uzbekistan

May 26, 2026

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Technology paves the way for the 'revival' of Vietnamese soybeans - Molecular genetic technology in plant breeding is helping to shorten research time, create many new varieties with high yields and good adaptability to various regions (Vietnam.vn)

Pakistan - New beetroot variety developed at Harichand dairy farm to increase milk production (Dawn)

May 25, 2026

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The work undertaken by CSIRO researchers is an integral part of GRDC research investments for the grains industry - The Seed of Light awards celebrate scientists for their exceptional work and effective communication of research outcomes

Plant Variety Protection in China: A Legal Overview for International IP Practitioners (Lexology)

Veitnam - La variété de riz Ngoc Nuong 9 donne un rendement de près de 68 quintaux/hectare (Vietnam.vn)

More rice for less methane? Singapore lab Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory is already seeing success with regional rice farmers (CNA Today)

Federation of Seed Industry of India (FSII) calls for strengthening India's agrobiodiversity amid global supply shocks (Global Agriculture)

May 22, 2026

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Australia - Dual-purpose canola adds $1.6 billion to farmers’ returns

Plant gene-editing regulation roundup (Morrison Foerster)

Dual-purpose canola adds $1.6 billion to Austrlian farmers’ returns

May 21, 2026

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Origin Agritech announces financial results for the first half of fiscal year 2026

How new maize hybrids are giving South Asia’s farmers a fighting chance

The new breakthrough high-zinc wheat transforming nutrition in India - Biofortified wheat developed by CIMMYT and Indian partners now reaches over 90 million consumers daily across India

May 20, 2026

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IRRI-TLL global workshop sets roadmap for rice microbiome research

International Seed Federation (ISF) launches practical social rights guidelines for seed production - New document provides a sector-wide, pre-competitive guidelines to help seed companies, suppliers, and growers strengthen responsible labor practices across the seed value chain

Australia - Spotlight on Rijk Zwaan's celery Gimli RZ

May 19, 2026

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Horticulture New Zealand welcomes proposed Plant Variety Rights changes to strengthen confidence in horticulture innovation

May 18, 2026

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New Zealand growers benefit as Government strengthens plant variety rights (PVR)

May 15, 2026

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New Zealand - Growers benefit as Govt strengthens plant rights

New Zealand Government announces changes to the Plant Variety Rights (PVR) Act aimed at improving confidence and certainty for plant breeders and importers operating in New Zealand