The European agricultural policy agenda is impacted by the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Issues surrounding food security and sovereignty have never been so crucial.
As soon as the subject of plant biotechnologies is broached, the debate heats up. The ‘antis’ have now latched on to NBTs "New breeding techniques". We spoke with Agnès Ricroch, a genetics professor at AgroParisTech.
Spain hosts the 72nd edition of the ISF World Seed Congress in Barcelona. The event will be an opportunity for the global seed industry to emphasize that seed is at the heart of our planet’s challenges. At a time when the global context has never been so unpredictable, Michael Keller emphasizes that “agricultural production is a daily struggle”.
Russia and Ukraine are the two main destinations for French seeds outside the European Union. The UFS, (French association of seed companies and plant breeders) held a press conference on April 14, 2022 to take stock of current and future impacts on its member companies.
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