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Limagrain and Qi Biodesign: Global Agreement for Crop Genome Editing

Limagrain strengthens its genome editing capabilities by signing a global licensing agreement with Chinese biotech Qi Biodesign. This partnership provides the French seed company access to new technologies for major crops and vegetables, as the evolving European regulatory framework on new genomic techniques (NGT) could accelerate their deployment.

Nufarm renforce son portefeuille de biosolutions avec une technologie biofongicide

Nufarm, en acquérant une technologie biofongicide issue de pépins de raisin auprès de Cerience, accélère le développement de son portefeuille de solutions biologiques. Déjà approuvée dans l'Union européenne, cette innovation sera d'abord lancée sur le marché viticole français, ciblant des maladies fongiques comme le mildiou, avant un déploiement plus large en Europe. Cette opération illustre la volonté de Nufarm de raccourcir le délai d'accès au marché pour ses nouvelles solutions tout en intégrant cette technologie dans des programmes de protection intégrée.

New Research Program on Biostimulants and Nitrogen Efficiency

Gaïago and UniLaSalle have launched a research program focused on biostimulants and nitrogen efficiency, aiming to reduce dependence on mineral fertilizers while maintaining crop performance. This partnership, initiated in 2021, highlights the importance of collaboration between research and innovation to address the challenges of sustainable agriculture. Previous work has already led to significant advances in understanding the biological mechanisms of soils.

Impact of New EU Rules on Plant Genome Editing

Adopted in June 2026, the new European legislation on certain plants derived from new genomic techniques (NGT) introduces a two-tier regulatory framework. NGT-1 plants, which exhibit limited modifications, will now be treated as conventional varieties, while NGT-2 will remain subject to GMO regulations. In this interview, Professor Jürgen Kleine-Vehn analyzes the implications of this reform.

The Farm France: A Fragile Recovery Amid Ongoing Challenges

Terrena Completes Acquisition of Cerdys, a Major Step for French Horticulture

The French agricultural cooperative Terrena, through its subsidiary Hortival Diffusion, has finalized the acquisition of Cerdys to strengthen its activities in ornamental plants. This operation brings together two complementary players in horticulture and aims to consolidate production, logistics, and the development of a sustainable horticultural sector in the Grand Ouest.

EFSA Proposes Streamlining the Assessment of GMOs with Multiple Genetic Traits

France Adopts Emergency Agricultural Law Paving the Way for Two Pesticides' Return

How a Satellite Can Estimate the Yield of a Wheat Field?

Knowing the yield of soft wheat for each field is the goal of the National Centre for Space Studies (CNES) and the statistical and prospective service of the Ministry of Agriculture, which have developed a learning model using satellite images among other resources.

Euroseeds salue l'exclusion des semences de soja de la réglementation sur la déforestation

La décision de la Commission européenne d'exclure les semences de soja pour semis de la réglementation sur la déforestation (EUDR) est saluée par Euroseeds. Adoptée le 13 juillet 2026, cette modification clarifie la chaîne de valeur des semences et évite des charges administratives excessives pour les entreprises de semences. Elle souligne également l'importance d'une réglementation ciblée pour atteindre les objectifs environnementaux de l'UE sans nuire à l'innovation dans le secteur de la sélection végétale.