Head of #OrganicPlantBreeding at @fibl interested in #mixedcropping, #PlantMicrobeInteraction #ParticipatoryBreeding #legume #organiccotton @FiBLBreeding
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The Swiss Plant Breeding Center in offering two positions as plant data scientist and as molecular genetic scientist with high interest in implementing research results into diverse practical breeding programs spbc-plantbreeding.ch/en/vac…
@SPBC_Breeding
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Opening ceremony at ETH Zürich of the 68th World Congress of the IAAS (International Association of Students in Agricultural and Related Sciences) taking place in Switzerland and Italy
Thank you for inviting me and the great exchange.
iaas.ethz.ch/woco-25/
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New paper in Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment- Role of Agriculture Extension and Rural Advisory Services in Strengthening Climate‐Smart Agricultural System: A Systematic Review - Billah - 2025
@wileyfoodsci @WileyEcolEvol
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From seed to plate, it all begins with biodiversity. 🌱
The @PlantTreaty helps the world safeguard seeds, support farmers, and share plant genetic resources for a food-secure future.
@FAOclimate @FAO @Croptrust @CGIAR @SeedFed @UNBiodiversity @BiovIntCIAT_eng @EuroseedsEU @IRRI
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🌱 There's still time to book your ticket for our Virtual Roadshow tomorrow!👇
🔗 eventbrite.co.uk/e/agroecolo…
🦋 Join us to explore real-world solutions for #Biodiversity & #ClimateResilience with on-the-ground farmer perspectives, research insights, policy discussion
#Agroecology
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➡️Wild #barley #Genomics research paves the way for climate-resilient crops
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RT: @MurdochUni
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➡️ nature.com/articles/s41477-0…
#resistance #tolerance #plantbreeding #prebreeding #CWR #genebank #Hordeum #wildbarley
#ClimateChange #biodiversity
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⏰ We’re going live in just one hour!
🖥️ Join us on Zoom for this timely and important webinar: How Can Organic Thrive in Extreme Heat?
There's still time to register—don't miss this essential conversation:
🔗us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
#LuvOrganic #ExtremeHeat #Webinar
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📣 Join the team!
We’re hiring a Senior Scientist to lead cutting-edge research on climate-smart, high-quality tree planting material at CIFOR-ICRAF.
📍 Nairobi, Kenya
Apply here: 🔗 bit.ly/4el8YCW
#Hiring #JobAlert
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👕 Synthetic or natural fibres?
📊Our new infographic shows the difference
📢We’re calling on the EU to recognise organic fibres as strategic materials for a more sustainable & healthy textile industry.
👉 Check the full infographic & read our article🔎:
organicseurope.bio/news/synt…
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🌍#SustainableGastronomyDay celebrates food as culture, identity and a force for change. It's a movement for the future—and it starts with all of us.
Internationally renowned chefs are showing how tradition, innovation, and respect for nature can shape a better food future.
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#DYK❓ @FAO's International @planttreaty calls on nations to protect and promote #FarmersRights.
Article 9 of the Treaty ➡ bit.ly/3t0s4Hc-FRs
@CGIAR @UNBiodiversity @worldfarmersorg @IFPRI @FAOFFKP @AFsafrica @CIFOR_ICRAF
@Croptrust @Seedfed @BiovIntCIAT_eng @FAOclimate
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Webinar | Harmonizing action on pesticide residues in soils through tools, data and capacity building
26 June, 12:00- 14:00 CEST
SPRINT members Violette Geissen and Vera Felix da Graca Silva will be speaking at this free event!
Sign up >> fao.org/global-soil-partners…
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Hear from leading experts on how #microbiomes impact us and our planet! 🧬🌎
Join us this #WorldMicrobiomeDay for an engaging webinar that will leave you inspired
Register here 🔗 us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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⏰ Reminder! Don't miss the online EU Knowledge Valorisation Talk tomorrow 17 June, 13:00-13:45 (CEST). Discover how to turn research into impactful innovation!
Register now📝europa.eu/!68JpQF
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As EU agri ministers meet in Poland to talk about #GenerationalRenewal, we highlight the Organics Europe Youth Network, a vibrant initiative #OrganicsEurope is hosting, which unites young changemakers for a sustainable food future.
Learn more about OEYN🔗 organicyouth.bio
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📣Nominations for Young Farmers Recognition in Europe & Central Asia are open!
🎉FAO is celebrating innovation, leadership, and contribution to sustainable agriculture & community development
🗓️Apply by July 15 👉 bit.ly/3HIv9qn
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📢 Global call for stories: Family farmers at the heart of climate-resilient and sustainable agrifood systems ❤️
Applications are open now!
🗓️by 14 July
Learn more here 👉 tinyurl.com/j89bwshr
#FamilyFarming #ClimateChange
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Seeds carry our history, culture, and future. 🌱👨🏽🌾💚🌿🥗
The @PlantTreaty guides countries in adopting policies to conserve crop diversity & use it sustainably for nutrition, resilience & food security.
bit.ly/4bXACn8
@FAOclimate @Croptrust @UNBiodiversity @Seedfed
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AGROBIODIVERSITY for ZERO HUNGER - #farmers #agriculture
RT: CGIAR CSI - Kai Sonder
#USDA FAS
➡️Let's Make Sure #seeds in the Gene Bank are Alive (Viable).
➡️Quality of #genebank #management
#agrobiodiversity #FoodSecurity #climatechange
#farmers #standards
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📢 Working in Research & Innovation? The deadline to give feedback on the Codes of Practice for Knowledge Valorisation is now 16 June!
📋 Take the survey: europa.eu/!x7CGy6
Don’t miss your chance to help shape policies that turn research into real-world impact!
