Although water and heat stress are typically considered the major consequences of climate change, another impact is the swift evolution of the pest range and disease pressure on crops.
Climate change inevitably leads to changes in environmental conditions, favoring some pathogens while hindering others. The predominant diseases today will certainly not be those of tomorrow.
The Centre-Val de Loire Genetic Resource Union (URGC) is an association with the task of listing, preserving and testing the heirloom vegetable varieties in the region.
Advances in molecular biology, bioinformatics, sequencing techniques, etc. have contributed to the development of biotechnology. This progress enhances knowledge and opens up new fields of exploration for plant health.
South Africa is hosting the 2023 World Seed Congress in Cape Town from 5 to 7 June. This year should bolster ambitions for stronger and more effective international cooperation in the service of one goal: access to quality seed for all farmers of the planet.
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.
The conflict between Ukraine and Russia magnifies tension over raw materials and energy. "The post-Covid economic recovery has contributed to a rise in inflation, while stocks were not particularly exuberant”
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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