Arable
BSPB appoints new head of policy
The British Society of Plant Breeders (BSPB) has created a new role and appointed Dr Anthony Hopkins as it’s head...
BSPB
Agri-Business
Stephanie Spiers appointed as BSPB new head of business operations
The British Society of Plant Breeders (BSPB) has appointed Stephanie Spiers as the its new head of business operations for...
Arable
Limagrain adds 3 new forage maize varieties to 2023/24 Descriptive List
Three new forage maize varieties from Limagrain have been added to the 2023/24 BSPB/NIAB Descriptive List. These include two “very...
Arable
Precision Breeding Bill a 'major boost' for crop innovation
The British Society of Plant Breeders (BSPB) has welcomed the announcement in yesterday’s Queen’s Speech that the UK government will...
Arable
Sugar beet breeders 'continue to lead the way' - BSPB
Sugar beet breeders continue to lead the way in rapidly developing new and improved varieties, according to the British Society...
Government
New powers to research gene editing in plants
New legislation will be put in place to cut unnecessary red tape for gene editing, the Department for Environment, Food...