November 9, 2026

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Current initiatives and future directions in the conservation and use of opportunity crops

Triticale’s origin story and what it can teach us about innovation on the farm (The Western Producer)

Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Nagaland showcases seven new rice varieties (The Morung Express)

Thailand - Department of Agriculture has confirmed that CPRAM Co Ltd registered four holy basil varieties in full compliance with the law (Bangkok Post)

Lantmännen introduces NordPea with Ingredion as Swedish protein plant nears completion (Protein Production Technology)

The debate over Thailand's potential adoption of the 1991 International Convention for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV 1991) highlights crucial issues regarding the control of seed use, the plant breeders' rights, and what stronger intellectual property protection could mean for Thailand's agricultural sector, farmers and consumers (The Bangkok Post)

How four precision-bred traits could help UK growers (Farmers Weekly)

Lorena Basso, la primera mujer presidenta de la Federación Internacional de Semillas (ISF) defiende la mejora genética de los productos agrícolas y advierte de la necesidad de actualizar su regulación (ABC)

November 6, 2026

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U.S. Plant Variety Protection Office issues at total of 25 certificates on November 6, 2026 

Embrapa faz primeiro depósito de amostras da biodiversidade brasileira em banco genético no Peru

Regenerative agriculture takes center stage at Danforth Center Conversations event

Industria semillera china destaca avances en propiedad intelectual y cooperación internacional

USDA/AMS - Items of interest in seed, Summer 2026

Zwei Gene, zwei Ernten – wie Gerste für den Doppelanbau fit wird

Hazera expands its carrot portfolio

Sommergerste im Herbst säen - Was soll das bringen?

L’innovation pour répondre aux enjeux de la filière betterave - Un éditorial de François Desprez, Président du Groupe Florimond Desprez

Fintuning af græsblanding gav bonus i slætgræsset

A comprehensive study on groundnut diversity covering 2,320 accessions from 87 countries identifies genes for flowering-time regulation and dwarfing, laying the groundwork for breeding climate resilient varieties

Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc. (FFSP) announces Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) for the exclusive licensing opportunity for three coleus cultivars

Gazipur Agricultural University (GAU) signs deal with Japan’s International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS) to develop improved soybean varieties (Daily Sun)

La famille des maïs dentés tropicaux de Lidea célèbre son 20e anniversaire (Terre-net)

France - La sécheresse de 2026 a durement frappé le maïs. Mais elle n'a pas touché toutes ses filières de la même façon, et chacune devra affronter ses difficultés (Pleinchamp)

USDA/APHIS seeks public comment on petition to deregulate insect-resistant corn developed using genetic engineering

Olivier Paul réélu Président de l'Union Française des Semenciers

À l’occasion de sa conférence de presse annuelle du 4 novembre, l’Union Franñaise des Semenciers (UFS) a dressé le bilan d’une campagne 2026 hors norme

Deutschland - Das Potenzial von Speisemais auf heimischen Feldern

Deutschland - Umfrage-Ergebnisse Mais-Saatgut - Saatmais mit neuer genomischer Technik gezüchtet: Wann Landwirte ihn kaufen würden (Agrar heute)

Syngenta adds ToBRFV high resistance & multi-gene tomatoes

How to make the most of the Stine's Yield Maximizer Program in 2027