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Bayer suggests that Europe’s increasing acceptance of gene-edited crops could help ease long-standing resistance to GMOs, arguing that successful use of new breeding technologies may shift public and political attitudes towards biotechnology. The company highlights slow regulatory approvals and cumbersome reauthorization processes as major barriers to innovation in Europe, warning that this risks the region’s agricultural competitiveness compared to global leaders. Bayer calls for faster, more predictable approval pathways for agricultural innovations, including gene editing and new crop protection products, to boost resilience and productivity. The debate reflects ongoing contradictions in EU policy, with widespread GMO feed imports despite bans on domestic use, and hints at a potential softening of Europe’s historically strict stance on GMOs.
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Iowa’s 2026 midterm election is being shaped by a struggling ag economy and growing public-health concerns related to nitrate runoff associated with agricultural production.
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Is venture capital pulling back from the crop robotics market a sign of a maturing market?
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Swedish company OlsAro has raised €5 million in seed funding to accelerate the launch of its salinity-resilient wheat, targeting a commercial debut in 2027, while expanding its AI-driven SeedAX platform into drought tolerance, heat resilience, and nitrogen-use efficiency traits in cereal crops. The investment will fund international field trials, product development, and broader crop applications, with rice identified as the next target after wheat. SeedAX combines genetics, AI, and advanced breeding to address global challenges such as salinity, drought, and fertiliser efficiency. Backed by major investors, OlsAro aims to scale its platform through new traits, partnerships, and market expansion.
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