Several of our members (Elsoms Seeds Sakata UK Syngenta) are hosting vegetable open days on the 8th, 9th and 10th October. Visit the open days to hear about new varieties and hear about disease resistance strategies.

Impressive results. In glasshouse trials, two heat-tolerant gene-edited rice variants achieved 53% and 43% higher yields than control plants under normal temperatures, and an exceptional 273% and 103% yield increase when grown in conditions above 40°C. newfoodmagazine.com/article/256343…

🌾 Ever wondered how your breakfast connects back to British farms? Catch Weetabix and Farmers Weekly at New Scientist Events Live 2025 – where science meets farming and food!

10 pioneering companies will be showcasing their work at the Euroseeds Congress on the Innovaction Stage between 20th and 21st October. If you're attending, it is worth checking them out. euroseedscongress.com/innovaction-st…

🌱 Join us at Euroseeds Congress in Edinburgh! 📅 19–22 Oct | 📍 Stand 24 Proud to exhibit with BSPB (British Society of Plant Breeders (BSPB)) on the future of seed trade & collaboration. Read more: agindustries.org.uk/resource/aic-a… #SeedMarketing #PlantBreeding #Agriculture #GrowingTheFuture

Traditional #plantbreeding methods require a long process of crossing and selecting seeds. Now, scientists are developing improved methods to make breeding more targeted and efficient. Learn more about #CRISPRCas9 🧬 ✂️➡️ nationaltoday.com/world-crispr-d… #GrowingTheFuture

Euroseeds Congress is in the UK! As a key time for discussing priorities going forward, BSPB have outlined key policy asks from Euroseeds, which can be read here: bspb.co.uk/news/euroseeds…

Do come and say hi - we're on stand 24 in the Lennox suite, floor -2 with AIC | Agricultural Industries Confederation . Euroseeds

🇬🇧 “To some people, it’s only a bit of seed…” Robin Wood (British Society of Plant Breeders (BSPB) & Elsoms Seeds) at #Euroseeds2025: 🌾 Breeders invest 25% of turnover in R&D — we must communicate that better 🧬 Precision breeding starts in 🇬🇧 Nov 2025 — huge opportunity for UK-EU alignment 🌍 Food

Are you attending Euroseeds Congress this week? Come visit the AIC & British Society of Plant Breeders (BSPB) at Booth 24!👋 Great start to the day with panel discussions already underway. AIC Chief Executive @RobertSheasbys delivered a comprehensive overview of the UK’s agricultural landscape and

🇬🇧🇪🇺 At #Euroseeds2025, policymakers & industry discussed the EU–UK cooperation in seeds & agri-food trade. 🤝 Momentum is growing for renewed alignment through the ongoing SPS talks. 🌾 Both sides aim for shared, practical standards on plant health, labelling & sustainability.

🌱#Euroseeds2025 | Euroseeds’ priorities on the new EU #SeedLaw Nigel Moore KWS Group outlined key asks for the PRM Regulation: 🔹 Keep core pillars – registration, labelling, standards 🔹 Allow flexibility, ensure transparency 🔹 Modernise & digitise to cut costs 🔹 Prepare

The UK 2025 arable harvest was the second lowest on record, hit by heatwaves and drought. But oilseed rape bucked the trend, with yields up 29% on 2024. Why? A major KE push to get the latest agronomy research and advice out to growers could hold the key. scienceforsustainableagriculture.com/warnerlittle

It is great to see positive data around oilseed rape after large industry collaboration to reboot the crop.

The countdown is on - only 1 week to go! 🤩 We are looking forward to welcoming you to our NEW VENUE so please make sure to visit us on 5th / 6th November. #newvarieties #dutchopendays #potato #innovation

In order to feed the population & preserve the environment, there is an urgent need to produce more from less. #GeneEditing has the potential to develop high-yielding &locally-adapted crop varieties, without introducing any new DNA. 🧬 👉earlham.ac.uk/articles/five-… #GrowingTheFuture

Did you know? Plants 🌿 have a plan for all seasons!☁️ ☀️ ⛈️ ❄️ New research by John Innes Centre reveals that plants combine the temperature sensitivity of multiple processes in order to distinguish between the seasons. #GrowingTheFuture #PlantBreeding youtube.com/watch?v=ZnCPKI…

Fun #FridayFact! 🎉 Scientists at Iowa State University are using genomic selection to help breeders predict which plants will grow best, speeding up the creation of high-yielding, nutritious & climate-resilient crops 🌽🌿 It started with corn and soybeans...now it’s shaping the future

We are branching out into new possibilities! 🌱 A clever grafting trick could let scientists gene-edit plants that were previously impossible to modify, including coffee, cocoa and avocado, opening doors to more productive, nutritious crops. 🍫☕🥑 ℹ️ tinyurl.com/bddvtyju

Promoting Seed Innovation: Autumn 2025 is now available to read. This newsletter is sent to farmers with their declaration requests. This autumn, updates are provided on EU - UK relations and precision breeding. bspb.co.uk/wp-content/upl…