#PrecisionBreeding
@jonathandgjones.bsky.social asks: Science can keep up with pathogen evolution, but can regulation keep up with the science? #PrecisionBreeding #UKPB26
September 24, 2026 at 2:53 PM
My colleague Peter Eastmond giving a whistlestop overview of #PrecisionBreeding @rothamsted.ac.uk and then his high lipid forage work- a great example of public good and value for the farmer #UKPB26
September 24, 2026 at 12:36 PM
What do we need now? @ukri.org BBSRC CEO Anne Ferguson-Smith flags regulatory harmonisation, increased private investment, end user adoption, and public trust as key to realising the potential of #PrecisionBreeding #UKPB26
September 24, 2026 at 9:41 AM
Next at #UKPB26, Defra’s Emma Phillimore presenting an update on the evolving EU regs for #PrecisionBreeding. Defra has been key to creating an enabling regulatory environment in England, and it’s great that this is continuing in concert with EU alignment.
September 24, 2026 at 9:25 AM
#PrecisionBreeding offers vital opportunities to transform agriculture and food production.

Today's conference is an important opportunity for farmers, breeders, researchers, policymakers, and industry to come together as a community, build connections, and discuss the future landscape.
September 24, 2026 at 1:07 PM
Synergistic optimization nearly triples cytosine base-editing efficiency in potato and enables efficient dual editing of StALS1 and StALS2 #PotatoEditing #BaseEditing #PrecisionBreeding @academic.oup.com
Details: doi.org/10.1093/hr/u...
Boosting cytosine base editing in potato through synergistic optimization
Abstract. Base editing enables precise substitution of single nucleotides and is a promising technology for improvement of agronomic traits, including thos
doi.org
September 21, 2026 at 12:31 PM
11/ Real solutions must address policy failures, market power, supply chains & the fundamental structure that traps farmers on a treadmill. Until then, @SteveReedMP "higher yields = higher profits" is agriculture's most persistent lie. #GetReal #PrecisionBreeding #FarmEconomics
May 25, 2025 at 12:34 PM
In case you missed this week's webinar all 'aabout' plant genome editing, you can now watch the talks back online!

Claudia Payacán-Ortiz (Neocrop Technologies): youtu.be/CEJWdgVnIcE

Jillis Grubben (Wageningen University): youtu.be/w03XyUqORFc

#plantscience #CRISPR #NGT #precisionbreeding #planted
June 19, 2026 at 4:13 PM
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#plantscience #CRISPR #NGT #precisionbreeding
Join us for the next webinar in our PlantEd series 🌱

📅 Tuesday 16 June
🕑️ 2PM BST | 3PM CEST | 9AM EDT

🧬 Feat. talks from:
Claudia Payacán-Ortiz (NeoCrop Technologies)
Jillis Grubben (Wageningen University)

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#plantscience
June 16, 2026 at 6:42 AM
Camellia21K SNP array enables accurate variety ID, trait GWAS & genomic selection in Camellia, boosting breeding efficiency. #CamelliaGenomics #PrecisionBreeding @academic.oup.com
Details: doi.org/10.1093/hr/u...
Decoding hybrid origins and genetic architecture of leaf traits variation in camellia via high-density 21K SNP array for genomic prediction
Abstract. The domestication of ornamental plants is primarily driven by aesthetic values and usually involves frequent hybridization events. Camellia spp.,
doi.org
January 4, 2026 at 3:16 AM
A question on #GeneticTechnology(PrecisionBreeding)Act2023 tabled by Dr Neil Hudson on 21-10-2025 has been answered by Dame Angela Eagle. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2025-10-21/83854
October 29, 2025 at 10:40 AM
A question on #GeneticTechnology(PrecisionBreeding)Act2023 tabled by Lord Wills on 22-04-2025 has been answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2025-04-22/HL6756
May 12, 2025 at 2:31 PM
A question on #GeneticTechnology(PrecisionBreeding)Act2023 tabled by George Freeman on 11-02-2025 has been answered by Daniel Zeichner. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2025-02-11/30605
February 18, 2025 at 4:41 PM
A question on #GeneticTechnology(PrecisionBreeding)Act2023 tabled by The Earl of Caithness on 06-01-2025 has been answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2025-01-06/HL3727
January 14, 2025 at 3:11 PM
A question on #GeneticTechnology(PrecisionBreeding)Act2023 tabled by Lord Trees on 08-01-2025 has been answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2025-01-08/HL3914
January 14, 2025 at 3:11 PM
A question on #GeneticTechnology(PrecisionBreeding)Act2023 tabled by Peter Prinsley on 06-01-2025 has been answered by Daniel Zeichner. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2025-01-06/22179
January 13, 2025 at 2:02 PM
A question on #GeneticTechnology(PrecisionBreeding)Act2023 tabled by Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle on 28-10-2024 has been answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2024-10-28/HL2051
November 15, 2024 at 12:41 PM
[Daily Watch] AI-powered models reshaping precision breeding strategies with rye-derived genes 💡🤖🌱 #AIinAgriculture #PrecisionBreeding #RyeGenetics
www.cell.com
April 10, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Gene edited PRRS resistant pigs expected to get US approval for commercialisation early next year. www.scienceforsustainableagriculture.com/ssa-news-16 #precisionbreeding
September 25, 2023 at 4:21 PM
Great news and a much needed step closer to realising the huge potential of #precisionbreeding
🌱 A big step for plant breeding in Europe
The EU has approved the #NGT Regulation — creating “clear conditions for applying modern breeding approaches”, says our CEO Felix Büchting.
A step towards more resource‑efficient, sustainable agriculture 🌎
Our Press release: www.kws.com/corp/en/medi...
June 18, 2026 at 1:19 PM
Very proud of the Green Engineering @ukri.org BBSRC project team. It's great to see our pipeline of crops generated by #PrecisionBreeding being tested in the field.
A major milestone for UK gene editing 🧬🌱
We have drilled the first UK crop to receive a PBO Release Notice under the new regulatory framework. Scientists are exploring ways to increase seed size, yield and oil content in camelina👇
www.rothamsted.ac.uk/news/rothams...
May 29, 2026 at 10:45 AM