Viral Gene Tools Fall Short in Rice, Study Finds
18 December 2025, Brazil: A new international study has revealed that two widely used virus-based tools for studying gene function are ineffective
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IRRI, VIETRISA Unveil ‘ViRiCert’ For Low-Emission Rice Certification
18 December 2025, Vietnam: The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and the Vietnam Rice Sector Association (VIETRISA) launched the ViRiCert, a new
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Strengthening Genebanks Through Regional Collaboration in CWANA
18 December 2025, Turkiye: Safeguarding plant genetic resources is fundamental to food security, climate resilience, and sustainable development across the Central and
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The Consortium for Red Palm Weevil Control Springs into Action Across Five Countries
18 December 2025, UAE: For palm growers in the UAE, farmers in Egypt, and municipal planners in Morocco, the Red Palm Weevil
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Cultivating Resilience in Gran Cumbal
18 December 2025, Colombia: In the Indigenous Reserve of Gran Cumbal of Nariño in southern Colombia, a series of recent field activities
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Making Aquatic Foods Count at Climate COPs
18 December 2025, Belém: As the dust settles on COP30 in Belém, one thing is clear: aquatic foods are no longer a
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The Quiet Shift at COP30 That Will Shape COP31
18 December 2025, Belém: COP30 in Belém marked a turning point for how food and land systems are positioned within global climate
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Seed Licensing Explained: A Q&A
18 December 2025, Africa: Flexible licensing agremeent approaches for National Agricultural Research and Extension Systems (NARES) During the webinar on licensing agreements
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Unlocking Investment and Innovation in Dryland Crops: A Business Forum on Sorghum and Groundnut in Tanzania
18 December 2025, Tanzania: A Stronger Seed System for Lasting Impact In Tanzania, the seed sector operates through a blend of formal, semi-formal, and informal
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Empowering Farmers Through Community Seed Entrepreneurship In Malawi
18 December 2025, Malawi: In Malawi’s rural districts, the onset of the rainy season is a time of anticipation—hope for a bountiful harvest,
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