Post by Syngenta Group

Europe has taken a significant step towards the future of agriculture.🌱 The adoption of New Genomic Techniques (NGTs) marks a milestone for innovation, giving plant breeders new tools to help develop crops that are more resilient to climate stress, pests and disease. For farmers facing increasingly unpredictable weather, water scarcity and evolving pest pressures, innovation is not a luxury. It is essential to producing reliable harvests while using resources more efficiently. NGTs have the potential to accelerate the development of crop varieties that can help farmers adapt to changing conditions, strengthen food security and support a more sustainable and competitive agricultural sector in Europe. Today’s decision shows what is possible when science, innovation and evidence come together. But this should be the beginning, not the end, of Europe’s innovation journey. Continued progress on areas such as biological solutions and science-based regulatory frameworks will be critical to ensuring farmers have access to the full range of tools they need for the future. Innovation and sustainability go hand in hand. Farmers need both. #Agriculture #Innovation #FoodSecurity #PlantBreeding #NGTs #SustainableAgriculture #Science #HigherYieldsLowerImpact