As World Microbiome Day approaches, the European Food Information Council is hosting a webinar "Why Microbiomes Matter for You and the World Around You" with experts from the field: Céline Druart, Davide Bulgarelli, and Luca Cocolin. This event is designed for...
On 27 and 28 May 2025 the Focus Group "Production of protein crops under climate change" of the EU CAP network held its second meeting in Sevilla (Spain). During this meeting, twenty Focus Group experts discussed how to increase European plant protein self-sufficiency...
On 3-4 June 2025, the Association of Applied Biologists and its specialist groups Cropping and the Environment and Soil and Root Biology are organising the third edition of the conference Legumes in Science and Practice, at the University of Reading and online. The...
In the ninth edition of the monthly ILS webinars on topics related to legumes cultivation and improvement starting, Dil Thavarajah from Clemson University in South Carolina, US will explore the topic Pulse crops towards global food security. The webinar will take...
What has Legume Generation achieved so far? In the first reporting period, the project made important steps toward strengthening legume breeding and building a more sustainable European protein supply. The video below summarises the communication and dissemination...
The Microbiomes4Soy project investigates how microbiomes – particularly those in the soil – influence the food system from crop health and food quality to animal and human well-being. Using soya as a model crop, the project explores how microbiomes can improve...
In the eighth edition of the monthly ILS webinars, Valerio Hoyos-Villegas from Mc Gill University in Canada will explore the question: what is keeping consumers from eating more beans and pulses? Drawing on scientific insights and lessons from genomic selection (GS),...
At the II International Scientific and Practical Conference "Climate Change and Agriculture: Challenges for Agricultural Science and Education", Donau Soja was proud to contribute to the discussion on sustainable soil management with a presentation by their agronomist...
Donau Soja is offering an exclusive webinar on the outlook of European soya and key trends and developments. The webinar will take place on Tuesday, 29 April from 14:30-16:00 CET.Topics European soya production – harvest volumes, sowing trends, and what’s driving...
A part-time certified course has been developed by Sonia-ProQ and its project partners for soybean processors, teachers in agricultural schools, consultants and interested farmers. Consisting of seven blocks, mixed online and in presence, this course will give you...
“One Century of ISTA – A Milestone for Seed Technology and Research” - this is the topic of this year's Seed Symposium organised by GPZ (Gesellschaft für Pflanzenzüchtung), GPW (Gesellschaft für Pflanzenbauwissenschaften) and VDLUFA (Verband Deutscher...
This third Legume Generation webinar is designed for breeders and researchers seeking a comprehensive understanding of plant variety rights. The basics of UPOV and CPVO, key legislative frameworks and the concept of breeding rights will be discussed. In addition,...
In the sixth edition of the monthly ILS webinars, Diego Rubiales from the Institute for Sustainable Agriculture (CSIC) will talk about legume breeding for disease resistance and the use of wild relatives in pea breeding as a case study. The webinar will take place on...
The European project BELIS - Breeding European Legumes for Increased Sustainability - is hosting its first webinar on Thursday, 23 January 2025 from 10-11.30 CET. The webinar will address key challenges related to legume breeding in Europe, drawing on the scientific...
The goal of the Legume Generation project is to boost the breeding of the major food and feed legume crops in Europe to support the EU Biodiversity and Farm to Fork strategies by making legume crops more competitive on European farms and in value chains. This will...
What is Microbiomes4Soy? Why is it important? Who is involved? Microbiomes4Soy is a European funded project that aims to develop microbiome-based knowledge and awareness in order to establish sustainable food systems. Exploring plant microbiomes to develop...
In the congress, legumes, such as beans, peas, lupins and clover were discussed. How can research gaps of cultivated legumes such as beans, peas, lupins and clover be closed? How can necessary measures for implementation in practice be tested? These and other...
On 23-24 September, the Soybean Innovation Community (IC) gathered at BOKU University in Tulln, Austria to reflect on the progress and challenges of the project Legume Generation during the first year of soybean field trials. The Soybean Innovation Community is...
LegumeGeneration has held its 2nd internal webinar dedicated to the practical and technical details of using Easy-SMTA and assigning DOIs through GLIS. The invited FAO expert Marco Marsella has provided an overview of options available for SMTA generation and...
The 3rd NIZO Plant Protein Functionality Conference will be held at Omnisport Apeldoorn, Apeldoorn, The Netherlands from 22-25 October 2024. With the environmental targets set for the coming years and with the increasing world population, we must evolve the way we...
The Fernand Lambein Fund is delighted to announce the first International Lathyrus Day, scheduled for June 3, 2024, in the lively city of Ghent, Belgium. Honoring the legacy of Fernand Lambein, a distinguished researcher in the field of Lathyrus sativus, this event...
The Legume Generation Innovation Communities are supported through the organisation of different training sessions and are invited to the first Legume Generation webinar, which will deal with practicalities of seed exchange in regard to legal aspects of the...
Sustainable soya from Ukraine is a regional need for the EU Vienna. Soya grown in Europe becomes more and more important for Europe’s sustainable protein supply. The newest forecast of Donau Soja predicts an extension of soya cultivation in Europe to up to 5.7...
To mark the United Nations’ World Pulses Day on 10 February, Donau Soja is reminding of the importance of these protein crops for ensuring food security for the European population, improving soils and stopping the deforestation of valuable ecosystems. In 2024, the...
