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Headline	Category	Source
Modern plant breeding becomes a national priority in Germany	Precision Breeding	SeedQuest
Creating Space for Science Conversations with Myth-Busting Podcast	Precision Breeding	ISAAA.org
How the proposal for a new regulation for new genomic techniques affects the European Union’s food system sustainability objectives	Precision Breeding	Nature
Next-generation Agriculture: Future-proofing Food Systems with AI and Biotechnology	Precision Breeding	ISAAA.org
How the proposal for a new regulation for new genomic techniques affects the European Union’s food system sustainability objectives	Precision Breeding	Nature
New genomic techniques for sustainable agriculture and their prospects in Europe	Precision Breeding	Nature
Africa surges ahead in genome editing adoption – New Report	Precision Breeding	GNA.org
How genetic breeding helps against Thrips parvispinus in pepper crops	Precision Breeding	SeedQuest
Breeding possibilities for better crops	Precision Breeding	SeedQuest
Making fish oils in plants: from alpha to omega	Precision Breeding	New Phytologist Foundation
To sell the next wave of gene-edited crops – let the little guys do it	Precision Breeding	AgFunderNews
Raquel Chan – the renowned Argentine scientist who created drought-tolerant seeds	Precision Breeding	EL PAÍS English
Breeding Possibilities for Better Crops	Precision Breeding	NC State University
UK leek growers pin hopes on genetics amid rising crop pressures	Precision Breeding	FarmingUK
Wild wheat genes defend against Fusarium by nearly 70%	Precision Breeding	AgDaily
China’s ambitious crop-decoding initiative enters field phase powering smart breeding	Precision Breeding	Xinhua
Viewing seed genetic material is not patent infringement: U.S. Department of Justice	Precision Breeding	LAW360
UK and EU should harmonise precision breeding rules – experts recommend	Precision Breeding	Best for Britain
Hidden gene could triple wheat yields	Precision Breeding	Science Daily
Precision Breeding Act ushers in new era for British farmers say MPs	Precision Breeding	FarmingUK
Super-powered population genomics: Watermelon super-pangenome paves the way for precision breeding	Precision Breeding	SeedQuest
Genome editing turns red lettuce green and increases beneficial flavonoid content	Precision Breeding	SeedQuest
A single-cell screening platform accelerates functional genetics in plants	Precision Breeding	Nature
EU countries confirm agreement on new genomic techniques for plants	Precision Breeding	MSN
Information Drives Support for Drought Tolerant GM Maize	Precision Breeding	ISAAA.org
Council adopts regulation on new genomic techniques	Precision Breeding	Science\|Business
Researchers Discover Key Gene for Wild Rice Perennial Growth	Precision Breeding	ISAAA.org
Scientists Use CRISPR to Reduce Histamine in Tomatoes	Precision Breeding	ISAAA.org
Gene editing: Kenya explores alternative crop science	Precision Breeding	Nation Africa
New genomic techniques: Council adopts new rules to boost sustainable and competitive	Precision Breeding	European Union
Europe’s extreme caution on NGTs is deepening distrust – not rebuilding it	Precision Breeding	Euractiv
Africa surges ahead in genome editing adoption	Precision Breeding	GNA
China’s smart breeding industry blossoming in glow of AI-driven tech	Precision Breeding	Xinhua
University of Florida researcher looks to genetics to rein in wasteful strawberry runners	Precision Breeding	SeedQuest
Gene editing may be entering a new world order	Precision Breeding	The Western Producer
Scientists develop gene-edited wheat that can make toasted bread less carcinogenic	Precision Breeding	The Guardian
Wheat Gene Confers Tolerance to Low Temperature in Arabidopsis	Precision Breeding	ISAAA.org
Scientists Identify Gene to Improve Root Systems in Cereal Crops	Precision Breeding	ISAAA.org
MPs call for Precision Breeding Act exemption in SPS talks	Precision Breeding	FWi
Rye gene boosts wheat’s broad stripe rust resistance	Precision Breeding	BioEngineer
Global study reports crop yield gains from breeding may be overstated	Precision Breeding	SeedQuest
Bejo expands celery breedig programme with new genetic material – Strengthening future opportunities for UK growers	Precision Breeding	SeedQuest
The public does not perceive differences between CRISPR crops and GMOs. That presents problems	Precision Breeding	Genetic Literacy Project
MPs call for Precision Breeding Act exemption in SPS talks	Precision Breeding	Farmers Weekly
High resolution imaging sharpens selection decisions in plant breeding	Precision Breeding	RealAgriculture
Gene editing in agriculture: innovation collaboration and the path forward	Precision Breeding	SeedQuest
A gene editor that’s a better fit for plants – Engineered enzymes rival CRISPR efficiency for producing heritable gene edits	Precision Breeding	SeedQuest
New rice gene breaks the yield–quality trade-off in rice	Precision Breeding	SeedQuest
Negative GMO Perceptions Could Influence Gene-Edited Crop Acceptance	Precision Breeding	ISAAA.org
Canadian study shows GMO views shaping CRISPR crop perceptions	Precision Breeding	FreshPlaza
Europe’s extreme caution on NGTs is deepening distrust not rebuilding it	Precision Breeding	Euractiv
EU Council and Parliament agree on long-awaited NGT regulation	Precision Breeding	Science Business
NFU warns gene editing must not be sacrificed in UK-EU trade talks	Precision Breeding	FarmingUK
China enters new era in patent protection for plant-related inventions	Precision Breeding	Mondaq
£2.5m farm project marks first precision-bred oilseed rape in Europe	Precision Breeding	Farmers Weekly
Democratizing CRISPR? Legal complexity/ access and the right to science	Precision Breeding	Nature
EU Council and Parliament agree on long-awaited NGT regulation	Precision Breeding	Science Business
Genes from corn’s wild ancestor change soil microbial community and improve sustainability	Precision Breeding	SeedQuest
Sugar beet oilseed rape tomatoes and dandelions: four precision breeding projects win major funding to support UK agriculture	Precision Breeding	SeedQuest
EU Advances Legislative Process for New Genomic Techniques Toward Final Adoption	Precision Breeding	ISAAA
A single gene underlies begomovirus resistance in eggplant	Precision Breeding	SeedQuest
The Regulation Race Is Redrawing Seed Innovation	Precision Breeding	Seed World
EU Parliament’s environmental committee backs trilogue deal on New Genomic Techniques	Precision Breeding	Food Ingredients First
Gene-editing new genomic techniques – what why and how they are different?	Precision Breeding	Irish Farmers Journal
Chile proposes resolution to evaluate New Breeding Techniques in crops	Precision Breeding	Seed World
Gene Editing Produces Transgene-Free Potato with Reduced Postharvest Browning	Precision Breeding	ISAAA.org
DNA test developed to detect onion leaf blight early	Precision Breeding	FreshPlaza
Europe’s first precision-bred oilseed rape heads to UK farms	Precision Breeding	Farming UK
Precision Breeding Act ushers in new era for British farmers- say MPs	Precision Breeding	FarmingUK
EU Council and Parliament agree on long-awaited NGT regulation	Precision Breeding	Science Business
NFU warns gene editing must not be sacrificed in UK-EU trade talks	Precision Breeding	FarmingUK
Innovative Genomics Institute researchers uncover novel way to cut methane emissions	Precision Breeding	SeedQuest
£2.5m project launches first precision-bred oilseed rape on commercial farms in Europe	Precision Breeding	Farming Online
New genomic techniques – Europe’s climate-resistant nutrition game-changers?	Precision Breeding	Euractiv
Precision Breeding Act ushers in new era for British farmers say MPs	Precision Breeding	Farming UK
GMO food labelling review opens questions on gene editing	Precision Breeding	Grainews
Gene editing in Indonesia: can new biotechnology solve old agricultural problems?	Precision Breeding	The Conversation
Gene editing in Indonesia: Can new biotechnology solve old agricultural problems?	Precision Breeding	Phys.org
Hidden gene could triple wheat yields	Precision Breeding	Science Daily
Scientists build ‘speed scanner’ to test thousands of plant gene switches at once	Precision Breeding	SeedQuest
CIMMYT Reports High-Efficiency Genome Editing in Pearl Millet	Precision Breeding	ISAAA.org
Experts Use CRISPR-Cas12i3 to Improve Elite Corn Line	Precision Breeding	ISAAA.org
Rice Enzyme Helps Break Down Harmful Herbicide Residues	Precision Breeding	ISAAA.org
Colombian Seed Sector Celebrates Progress in GM Technology	Precision Breeding	ISAAA.org
Hidden gene could triple wheat yields	Precision Breeding	Science Daily
Precision Breeding Act ushers in new era for British farmers say MPs	Precision Breeding	FarmingUK
AI offers ‘roadmap’ to plant genetics	Precision Breeding	SeedQuest
Floral dip-based gene editing boosts tungro resistance in Indica Rice	Precision Breeding	SeedQuest
EU bodies reach provisional agreement on new genomic techniques for plants	Precision Breeding	Aquafeed.com
Europe’s New Genomic Techniques: Patent Ban Off the Table	Precision Breeding	Lexology
Green light for the EU framework on new genomic techniques	Precision Breeding	Eunews
The Great Gene-Editing Divide: Europe’s Race to Regulate Next Generation Crops	Precision Breeding	ISAAA.org
Hidden gene could triple wheat yields	Precision Breeding	Science Daily
World’s first allergen-less peanut debuts	Precision Breeding	SeedQuest
Scientists decode the full range of oat genomes – opening the door to more nutritious – climate-smart crops	Precision Breeding	SeedQuest
From gene modification to genome editing – India’s journey	Precision Breeding	The Indian Express
Gene Editing Reduces Browning in Lychee	Precision Breeding	ISAAA.org
Editing the kinesin-12 gene affects responses to Bt toxin Cry1Ac in Helicoverpa zea	Precision Breeding	Nature
Gene Editing Elucidates a Vital Defense Switch in Rice	Precision Breeding	ISAAA.org
India’s Shift to Genome-Edited Crops: Faster Approvals New Traits and Fresh Policy Push	Precision Breeding	Vajiram & Ravi
Submitting a marketing notice for a precision bred plant	Precision Breeding	SeedQuest
Saving Every Bite: How Biotech Crops Are Fighting Global Food Waste	Precision Breeding	ISAAA.org
Scientists Speed Up Growth of Transgenic Plants from Months to Weeks	Precision Breeding	ISAAA.org
Sweden and Denmark advance CRISPR-edited starch potato trials	Precision Breeding	FreshPlaza
Key wheat genes that control plant height and grain size identified	Precision Breeding	Rothamsted
Heat tolerance rice trials success for Alora	Precision Breeding	New Food Magazine
A hidden gene could triple wheat yields	Precision Breeding	Science Direct
Don’t skimp on seed genetics despite tight 2026 budget	Precision Breeding	Farm Progress
Scientists Uncover Gene with Potential to Triple Wheat Yields	Precision Breeding	Bioengineer.org
Experts urge transparency on New Genetic Techniques amid EU deregulation plans	Precision Breeding	Food Ingredients First
Improved CRISPR-Cas Boosts Tomato’s Gene Editing Efficiency	Precision Breeding	ISAAA
Plant-Based Biosensor Could be Key to Timing Fruit Ripening	Precision Breeding	ISAAA
AI for crop engineering: Corteva and Profluent Bio partner to develop gene editing tools	Precision Breeding	AgTech Navigator
Rice breeding reduces methane emissions without lowering yield	Precision Breeding	Indiatimes
US team uses gene editing to develop disease-resistant cacao plants	Precision Breeding	Phys.Org
“Magic plants” capture 50% more CO₂ and increase yields threefold	Precision Breeding	Focus Taiwan
Plant breeding to address climate change and eliminate disease	Precision Breeding	SeedQuest
Plant genome editing goes viral: balancing innovation and biosafety	Precision Breeding	ScienceDirect.com
Study warns pest resistance threatens corn industry’s newest biotech defense	Precision Breeding	EurekAlert!
Gene editing may be a game-changer in improving crop resilience	Precision Breeding	News Arena
AgroPages-Unlocking Traits That Truly Transform Agriculture: ‘What to Edit’	Precision Breeding	AgroPages.com
Gene Editing in Agriculture: Cibus’s Strategic Role in Climate Resilience and Food Security	Precision Breeding	AInvest
New genomic techniques (NGTs) reshape plant breeding: regulatory challenges and opportunities	Precision Breeding	Fruitnet
CRISPR-Cas9: Transforming Crop Improvement Journey	Precision Breeding	BIOENGINEER.ORG
Genome-wide mapping of RNA-protein associations through sequencing	Precision Breeding	Nature
CRISPR’s efficiency triples in lab tests with DNA-wrapped nanoparticles	Precision Breeding	Phys.org
Reframing Gene Editing in Crops: Unpacking Potential Solutions by Reconsidering the Questions Asked	Precision Breeding	ResearchGate
Maize breeding through biotechnology can boost yields by 10-15% in India – says IIMR	Precision Breeding	AgroPages.com
A three-plasmid-containing CRISPR-Cas9 platform to engineer Bacillus velezensis 916	Precision Breeding	PubMed
Rethinking Policies: Do Strict GM Regulations Hold Us Back?	Precision Breeding	ISAAA.org
Scientists identify peptide-receptor module that confers broad-spectrum disease resistance	Precision Breeding	SeedQuest
Rice’s resistance to genetic tweaks poses challenge for crop scientists	Precision Breeding	SeedQuest
The gene editing revolution is only just beginning	Precision Breeding	Science for Sustainable Agriculture
Engineering plant hosts for high-efficiency accumulation of flavonoid	Precision Breeding	ScienceDirect.com
Pakistan develops cotton variety that resists pests and withstands 120F degree heat	Precision Breeding	Genetic Literacy Project
Chile Emerges as a Key Hub for GMO and Gene-Edited Seed Development	Precision Breeding	Seed World
Genome-wide profiling of GRAS genes in flax	Precision Breeding	ResearchGate
CRISPR Reveals Key to Development of Purple Rice	Precision Breeding	ISAAA
Gene Editing Helps Identify Genetic Module Regulating Soybean Seed Traits	Precision Breeding	ISAAA
AI meets CRISPR for precise gene editing	Precision Breeding	SeedQuest
Bioremediation of heavy metal(loid)s in agricultural soils and crops	Precision Breeding	Nature
New Technique Silences Plant Genes to Boost Crop Yields	Precision Breeding	Seed World
This Genetic Breakthrough Could Help Thousands of Species Cheat Extinction	Precision Breeding	Science Daily
Discovery reveals regulatory DNA as an underexplored goldmine for crop breeding and climate resilience	Precision Breeding	SeedQuest
Current practice and challenges and future opportunities in the safety assessment of newly expressed proteins in genetically modified plants	Precision Breeding	SeedQuest
Africa’s quiet biotech revolution: Gene editing emerges from Europe’s anti-GMO shadow	Precision Breeding	Genetic Literacy Project
The scientific lobby joins the trilogue on the deregulation of GMOs/NGTs	Precision Breeding	Inf'OGM
Current Progress on the Detection of Genetically Modified Organisms in Food	Precision Breeding	ResearchGate
India grants crucial green light for next-generation transgenic crop trials	Precision Breeding	Agro Spectrum India
Agriculture Genetic Engineering: Top Benefits Of GE Crops	Precision Breeding	Farmonaut
Splice exchange extend: precision editing of native proteins in live cells	Precision Breeding	ScienceDirect.com
CSIR-CRI scientists target malnutrition and food security with new climate-smart beans varieties	Precision Breeding	CediRates
The dilemma of food genetics and improvement	Precision Breeding	ResearchGate
Israeli Researchers Develop Scalable CRISPR-Based Gene Editing to Improve Tomato Traits	Precision Breeding	ISAAA.org
Gene Editing Enhances Barley’s Grain Storability and Nutritional Value	Precision Breeding	ISAAA.org
AI sheds new light on genome editing	Precision Breeding	ScienceDirect.com
Food standards regulator proposes genetically modified definition update	Precision Breeding	ABC News
Scientists propose AI-driven biotech model for future crop breeding	Precision Breeding	AgroPages.com
Outcome will be key under new gene laws	Precision Breeding	Farmers Weekly
England’s head start in pioneering crop gene editing in Europe in danger	Precision Breeding	Genetic Literacy Project
EU regulation on plants from new genomic techniques: green shoots of progress?	Precision Breeding	Managing IP
Scientists propose AI-driven biotech model for future crop breeding	Precision Breeding	SeedQuest
Genomic Testing to Cut Chemical Use in NZ Vineyards	Precision Breeding	Impact PR
Viewpoint: Agricultural gene editing should not go unregulated	Precision Breeding	Genetic Literacy Project
New generation of GMOs targets disease resistance	Precision Breeding	Valor International - Globo
How biotech crops are created	Precision Breeding	PressReader
Scientists propose AI-driven biotech model for future crop breeding	Precision Breeding	EurekAlert!
Opto-CRISPR: new prospects for gene editing and regulation	Precision Breeding	ScienceDirect.com
Expert reaction to Perspective article on genome editing for conservation	Precision Breeding	Science Media Centre
The EU is primed to boost biotech	Precision Breeding	Food Navigator
Embracing Genetic Innovation for India’s Agricultural Future	Precision Breeding	INSIGHTS IAS
Regulatory Crossroads: Navigating Legal Risks in Agricultural Biotechnology	Precision Breeding	AInvest
Golden Rice: a quarter-century of innovation challenges and the promise of better nutrition	Precision Breeding	ScienceDirect.com
Finding the Right Fit: Safe Innovation Framework for Crop Breeding	Precision Breeding	ISAAA
FSANZ Board Approves Updated Definition of Gene Technology and New Breeding Techniques	Precision Breeding	ISAAA.org
Parliament halts trilogue talks on New Genomic Breeding Techniques	Precision Breeding	European Biotechnology Magazine
Scientists edit oat DNA for the first time paving the way for healthier more climate-resilient crops	Precision Breeding	SeedQuest
The Way To Finally Make Organic Farming Sustainable Is To Allow Modern Gene Editing	Precision Breeding	Science 2.0
Gene edited crops face turning point	Precision Breeding	SaskToday.ca
Experts Urge EU to Allow NGTs in Organic Farming	Precision Breeding	ISAAA.org