The Central German Soya Day 2026 brings together experts from farming, research and advisory services to discuss current developments in soya cultivation in Central Germany. The programme covers innovative inoculation methods, market opportunities and practical...
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Microbiomes4Soy consortium meeting 2026
The MICROBIOMES4SOY (M4S) consortium gathered in Reykjavik, Iceland, on 9 and 10 June for its annual in-person meeting – bringing the full team together to take stock of progress and plan the next steps. One of the highlights was a dedicated workshop led by Work...
5th International Legume Society Conference
Following up the successful conferences in Novi Sad (2013), Tróia (2016), Poznań (2019) and Granada (2023), the 5th International Legume Society conference was organised by the International Legume Society in cooperation with the University of Zagreb Faculty of...
Breeding objectives for legumes: Your requirements
As part of the Horizon Europe research project BELIS (Breeding European Legumes for Increased Sustainability N°101081878), we are conducting a Europe-wide survey of those who produce, process, use or consume legumes. The aim of the survey is to provide...
An introduction to Legume Generation
With this booklet, partners of the Legume Generation consortium want to provide an insight into the background to the Legume Generation project, how it works, and into its approach to boosting the breeding of legumes. The goal of Legume Generation is two-fold: to...
Fascination of Plants Day: Celebrating the vital role of legumes in Europe’s past and future
On 18 May, the global scientific community marks the Fascination of Plants Day, an initiative highlighting the essential role of plants in our lives, from food and feed to environmental sustainability and innovation. EU-funded sister projects Legume Generation and...
EU projects to enhance diversity, resilience and competitiveness of legumes — a satellite workshop at ILS5
As part of the 5th International Legume Society Conference (ILS5), taking place from 8–12 June 2026 in Dubrovnik (Croatia), a dedicated workshop entitled “EU projects to enhance diversity, resilience and competitiveness of legumes” will be held on Monday, 8 June 2026,...
ILS webinar: Legumes in the EU’s R&I landscape: policy and programme updates
Date: 8 April 2026Time: 14:00 CEST (UTC+2)Speaker: Francisco Castro Alves, Research Programme Officer, European Commission Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development About the webinar Legumes are gaining strategic importance within the EU’s agriculture...
ILS webinar: The Rise of the Australian Lentil Industry
Join this webinar to explore the remarkable rise of the Australian lentil industry and the integrated strategies that powered its success. The talk will highlight how advances in agronomy and pathology, global germplasm exchange, and the adoption of modern breeding...
Second in-person Legume Generation consortium meeting
On 4 December, the Legume Generation partners had their second in person consortium meeting at the Radboud University in Nijmegen, the Netherlands. The Legume Generation consortium, consisting of 33 partners from 15 countries, runs more than 70 legume breeding and...
5th International Legume Society Conference 2026
Save the date: 5th International Legume Society Conference The next edition of the conference will take place in Dubrovnik, Croatia, from 8 to 12 June 2026, hosted at the Valamar Lacroma Hotel. The programme will cover a wide range of topics in legume research,...
World Food Day 2025: New video showcases research insights from MICROBIOMES4SOY
To mark World Food Day 2025, the Austrian Research Promotion Agency has released a new video developed in close collaboration with the MICROBIOMES4SOY project. The film highlights how European research contributes to more resilient and sustainable soya production...
Legumes in Science and Practice
Call for Papers - Submission deadline: Sunday, 30 November 2025 Agriculture is faced with the challenges of reducing its impact on the environment, adapting to the changing climate, and supporting biodiversity. Dietary change towards flexitarian/plant-based diets also...
Rediscovering underutilized and forgotten bean species
Global Bean Network, 14th October Partner Meeting Led by Amanuel Samuel, this session takes us to Gidole, Ethiopia, where a recent Slow Beans event brought together chefs, bean lovers, health professionals, and young farmers. The gathering highlighted the richness of...
BELIS Stakeholder Day
On 10 September 2025, Johann Vollmann (BOKU) participated in the BELIS Stakeholder Day held in Novi Sad, Serbia. The event gathered researchers and stakeholders from across Europe to discuss the progress and synergies of legume research initiatives, particularly...
Genetic and molecular basis underlying soybean photoperiod flowering and architecture
The next ILS Webinar takes place on 8 October.Photoperiod sensitivity is crucial for soybean flowering, adaptation, and yield. In soybean, photoperiod sensitivity centers around the evening complex (EC) that regulates the transcriptional level of the core...
Donau Soja General Assembly & Networking Event 2025
The Donau Soja Networking Event 2025 took place on 4 September 2025 in Vienna, Austria, and was dedicated to discussing the European protein strategy with more than 100 members and partners from the enitre soybean value chain. A panel discussion with the topic ‘Why we...
DOMINO webinar: Consumers at the core of fermented food innovation
The European project DOMINO is hosting its second stakeholder forum webinar on Tuesday, 23 September 2025 from 14-15.30 CEST. This free webinar will spotlight the central role of consumer research in advancing the field of fermented foods and how consumer awareness...
8th International Food Legume Research Conference and 5th Australian Pulse Conference
The 8th International Food Legume Research Conference (IFLRC) and the 5th Australian Pulse Conference (APC) will be held as a joint meeting in Perth, Western Australia, from 15–19 September 2025. This combined conference will bring together researchers,...
EUCARPIA: Fodder Crops and Amenity Grasses Section
The European Association for Research on Plant Breeding is hosting its 36th EUCARPIA Fodder Crops and Amenity Grasses Section Conference from 1-5 September 2025 in Aberystwyth, Wales. The event will bring together researchers, breeders, and practitioners to...
The Global Bean Project: September public meeting
The Global Bean Project is hosting a public meeting with the title "Powering Change with Legume Policy" on 2 September from 5-6.30pm CEST. Four leading experts in legume policy and innovation will share their insights, followed by a 30-minute open...
Plant & Animal Genome Conference 2025 (PAG 32)
From 10 to 15 January 2025 Mária Škrabišová, Ivana Kaňovská and Jana Biová from the Palacký University Olomouc (UP) attended the 32nd edition of the Plant & Animal Genome Conference (PAG) in San Diego, USA. The Plant & Animal Genome Conference (PAG) is...
The Global Bean Project: Partner meeting
The Global Bean Project is hosting a partner meeting with the title "Innovation & Changemaking" on 12 August at 5pm CEST. Professor Dr. Parvaze Sofi, Professor of Plant Breeding at SKUAST-Kashmir, will lead the meeting and present his research on developing...
Webinar for World Microbiome Day
As World Microbiome Day approaches, the European Food Information Council is hosting a webinar "Why Microbiomes Matter for You and the World Around You" with experts from the field: Céline Druart, Davide Bulgarelli, and Luca Cocolin. This event is designed for...
























