The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center partners with a $15 million project in Rwanda to establish a Center of Excellence in crop biotechnology. Supported by the Gates Foundation, this initiative focuses on developing disease-resistant varieties of cassava, potatoes, and bananas while enhancing the country's research and regulatory capacities. The initiative aims to improve food security and position Rwanda as a regional leader in agricultural biotechnology.
SEPEHR ACHARD, Source: Igronews, published under the title "Donald Danforth Plant Science Center Joins International Cro..." - 13 January 2026
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The Commission has unveiled its report on productivity growth hindered by climate change and input costs. It proposes a simplified and more targeted Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) for the post-2027 period to address ongoing challenges.
Source: European Commission Common Agricultural Policy, published under the title "EU Agricultural Outlook 2025-35: EU agriculture navigates ch..." - 18 December 2025
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As the European Union debates the deregulation of new genomic modification techniques (NGM), the American company Pairwise accelerates its strategic partnerships with Crispr/Cas, including its recent agreement with IRRI. Leveraging its Fulcrum platform and SHARC enzyme, Pairwise promises rapid agricultural innovations that are "non-GMO" – a claim contested in Europe, where these methods are regulated as such. These alliances, involving both public and private actors, could soon shape access to NGM and the arrival of new modified foods on our plates, raising ethical and regulatory questions.
Source: Info Ogm, published under the title "Pairwise façonne l’alimentation du futur à la sauce NTG" - 9 December 2025
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As of December 1, 2025, according to the Céré’Obs observatory of FranceAgriMer, cereals show a remarkable lead: 99% of soft wheat sown (compared to 96% in 2024 and the five-year average), with emergence at 94% (84% in 2024), and tillering beginning at 39% (up from 24% in 2024). Durum wheat, winter barley, and early-harvested grain maize confirm this positive trend for agriculture.
Source: La France Agricole, published under the title "Les blés français ont de l’avance" - 8 December 2025
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According to a commission report, the 2019 Unfair Trading Practices Directive has already contributed to fostering a fairer and more balanced trading environment within the agri-food supply chain. A review is planned to better combat sales below production costs.
Source: European Commission Common Agricultural Policy, published under the title "Commission carried out evaluation of the Directive on unfair..." - 2 December 2025
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Between tradition and innovation, French almonds and pistachios are being revitalized to face climate challenges and economic pressures. From Provence to Occitanie, producers are reinvigorating these sustainable crops, reducing carbon footprints and promoting agricultural diversification, far from the giants like California.
Publié par Pleinchamp, Source: Pleinchamp, published under the title "Diversification : amandes et pistaches, la revanche méditerr..." - 2 December 2025
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Swiss researchers from EPFL, Empa, and CSEM have developed a fully compostable sensor: it detects temperature breaches for shipments of medicines and food, without silicon or batteries.
Source: Epfl, published under the title "A biodegradable smart sensor to monitor sensitive goods" - 1 December 2025
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The FAO's 2025 Statistical Yearbook unveils a new indicator on food diversity, aiding in tracking progress towards eliminating hunger while incorporating data on agricultural production, environmental impacts, and forest product trade.
Source: Fao, published under the title "L’Annuaire statistique 2025 de la FAO comporte un nouvel ind..." - 5 November 2025
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PepsiCo, in partnership with Griffith Foods and Milhão, initiates a program of direct financial incentives for farmers in the Brazilian Cerrado to encourage the adoption of sustainable practices. The pilot, aimed at restoring soils, reducing emissions, and enhancing climate resilience, initially covers 7,000 acres, with a goal to expand to 30,000 acres by the third year, matching the total volume of corn sourced by PepsiCo.
MADISON HONG, Source: Igronews, published under the title "PepsiCo Launches Regenerative Agriculture Incentive Pilot in..." - 5 November 2025
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In response to ANSES's stringent restrictions to combat downy mildew in viticulture, the National Federation of Organic Agriculture (FNAB), the National Confederation of Producers of Wines and Spirits with Controlled Designations of Origin (CNAOC), and France Vin Bio are calling for studies on the risks of copper. Industry professionals are also requesting urgent exemptions to treat flowers in the evening.
Publié par Pleinchamp, Source: Pleinchamp, published under the title "Restrictions d’usage du cuivre en vigne : un arrière-goût d’..." - 5 November 2025
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