Agriculture is facing its greatest challenge and its most exciting opportunity for generations. Farming must be front and centre of Brexit negotiations, as Prime Minister Theresa May triggered Article 50 to kick-start the official process of Britain … Read More
A closer look at the Spanish Association of Plant Breeders (ANOVE) Plant breeding is a highly technological activity of great economic importance, based on the research and development of new plant varieties. The plant breeders respond to end consume… Read More
A closer look at lucerne breeding Lucerne, also known as alfalfa, is one of the most cultivated forage crops in the world with a high content of proteins, minerals and vitamins. The global market for lucerne seed is approximately 80,000 tons and it i… Read More
What it takes for a seed company to keep track of their genetic resources In the eighties, countries started recognizing that biological diversity is a global asset of value to present and future generations. In response, the United Nations Environme… Read More
Farmers’ Rights and Breeders’ Rights: according to some, these two are in a deep conflict with each other. According to others, they are like two perfect and complimentary brothers that get along very well. Watching this controversy and some of t… Read More
The viewpoint from the British Society of Plant Breeders Dr. Penny Maplestone The United Kingdom’s decision to leave the European Union (EU) brings an inevitable period of flux and uncertainty over precisely what the future holds for British agricu… Read More
The ETC Group shares its concerns over the three announced acquisitions It is rare for any merger to be described, by the agreeing parties, as anything more than a modest technical restructuring beneficial to customers and shareholders alike. Actors … Read More
A closer look at the drivers behind and impact of the three mega-deals Dow Chemical and DuPont are proposing to merge in a 130 billion USD deal; ChemChina is planning a 44 billion USD takeover of Syngenta and Bayer is pursuing a 66 billion USD takeov… Read More
The day will feature plant-based activities for the whole family For the fourth time, the European Plant Sciences Organisation (EPSO) is inviting the general public to take part in the 2017 International Fascination of Plants Day (FoPD) on May 18, 2… Read More
Brexit – A view from business If we needed any reminders, recent political events clearly show we live in a changing world and change can be rapid and unexpected. After a very divisive political campaign between remain and leave, the United Kin… Read More
A closer look at some of the key challenges and opportunities through the eyes of EU Parliamentarian Jan Huitema Several high level topics are battling for attention at the forefront of EU agriculture; the new methods grouped into the term plant bree… Read More
