As partner of the Soybean Innovation Community, Donau Soja visited the soybean field trials at the BOKU University in Tulln, Austria, on 28September 2026. The visit included discussions about upcoming activities from the Soybean Innovation Community and the visit of...
In September of 2026, the British Society of Plant Pathologists held their annual conference at the John Innes Centre in Norwich, UK, bringing together plant pathologists from across the world to share latest research on plant-microbe interactions, innate immunity,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The SERIDA partner prepared a stand entitled ‘Diversity, Research, and Innovation in Legumes’. The stand included panels, children’s games, samples of seeds and pods from different pulses, plants, and pathogen cultures. The main objective was to show citizens the...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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 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...
