A part-time certified course has been developed by Sonia-ProQ and its project partners for soybean processors, teachers in agricultural schools, consultants and interested farmers. Consisting of seven blocks, mixed online and in presence, this course will give you...
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Seed Symposium 2025
“One Century of ISTA – A Milestone for Seed Technology and Research” - this is the topic of this year's Seed Symposium organised by GPZ (Gesellschaft für Pflanzenzüchtung), GPW (Gesellschaft für Pflanzenbauwissenschaften) and VDLUFA (Verband Deutscher...
BELIS Webinar Series “BELIS Network, Legume Breeding for Agroecological Transition in Europe”
The European project BELIS - Breeding European Legumes for Increased Sustainability - is hosting its first webinar on Thursday, 23 January 2025 from 10-11.30 CET. The webinar will address key challenges related to legume breeding in Europe, drawing on the scientific...
Legume Generation project overview
The goal of the Legume Generation project is to boost the breeding of the major food and feed legume crops in Europe to support the EU Biodiversity and Farm to Fork strategies by making legume crops more competitive on European farms and in value chains. This will...
Introduction to Microbiomes4Soy
What is Microbiomes4Soy? Why is it important? Who is involved? Microbiomes4Soy is a European funded project that aims to develop microbiome-based knowledge and awareness in order to establish sustainable food systems. Exploring plant microbiomes to develop...
Second National Legumes Congress in Leipzig
In the congress, legumes, such as beans, peas, lupins and clover were discussed. How can research gaps of cultivated legumes such as beans, peas, lupins and clover be closed? How can necessary measures for implementation in practice be tested? These and other...
3rd NIZO Plant Protein Functionality Conference
The 3rd NIZO Plant Protein Functionality Conference will be held at Omnisport Apeldoorn, Apeldoorn, The Netherlands from 22-25 October 2024. With the environmental targets set for the coming years and with the increasing world population, we must evolve the way we...
International Lathyrus Day
The Fernand Lambein Fund is delighted to announce the first International Lathyrus Day, scheduled for June 3, 2024, in the lively city of Ghent, Belgium. Honoring the legacy of Fernand Lambein, a distinguished researcher in the field of Lathyrus sativus, this event...
UN World Pulses Day – 10 February 2024
To mark the United Nations’ World Pulses Day on 10 February, Donau Soja is reminding of the importance of these protein crops for ensuring food security for the European population, improving soils and stopping the deforestation of valuable ecosystems. In 2024, the...
Legume Generation: Plant breeders and researchers collaborate for the next generation of legumes to reduce the protein gap in Europe
We need better legume crops to help farmers meet Europe’s demand for plant protein and support a protein transition. Understanding this, fifty scientists and plant breeders participated recently in a meeting held at the Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop...
World Soybean Research Conference (WSRC11)
REVIEW AND IMPRESSIONS World Soybean Research Conference 11 (WSRC11) 18 - 23 June 2023, Vienna, Austria The World Soybean Research Conference took place under the motto 'soybean research for sustainable development' from 18 - 23 June 2023 - for the first time in...
Fourth International Legume Society Conference
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION ENDING SOON Fourth International Legume Society Conference (ILS4) 19 - 22 September, Granada, Spain Dear colleagues and friends, It is our great pleasure to welcome you to Granada (Spain), to the 4th International Legume Society...
World Soybean Research Conference, 18-23 June 2023
The World Soybean Research Conference (WSRC11) will take place in Vienna, Austria, on 18 - 23 June 2023. The program is constantly evolving. You can find the most updated version here: Program | Vienna 2023 (wsrc11vienna.com) Get involved Present your work...
World Pulses Day on 10 February 2023
For the coming World Pulses Day on Friday, 10 February, the organisation Donau Soja reminds of the urgently needed Protein Transition in Europe. Currently, pulses such as soybeans, peas, beans, lentils and the like account for only about 2 to 3 percent of the total...
Share the Bean: A Citizen Science Experiment
Science is not limited to scientists. Everyone can get involved. Public participation in scientific research is becoming more and more crucial in increasing everyone’s understanding of science and its benefit to society. Most importantly, it advances scientific...
World Soybean Research Conference, 18-23 June 2023
The World Soybean Research Conference (WSRC11) will take place in Vienna, Austria, on 18 - 23 June 2023. The program is constantly evolving. You can find the most updated version here: Program | Vienna 2023 (wsrc11vienna.com)SESSION OVERVIEW Plenary sessions Monday:...
Webinar: European Soya 2022 – Growing from strength to strength
Webinar: European Soya 2022 - Growing from strength to strength 13 December 2022, 11:00 - 12:00 CET via LinkedIn or YouTube Following the 2022 season, this webinar will be the opportunity for Donau Soja to present the latest harvest figures for...
Donau Soja 10 Years Anniversary Event
Donau Soja celebrated its first 10 years in Vienna on 29–30 September 2022 in the Hotel InterContinental. Impressions can be found under the following links: photos and video from the first day photos and video from the second day Food day, 30...
Haberlandt Award for soybean research in Europe and China
The Haberlandt Award recognises outstanding achievements in soybean research in Europe and China. This price is awarded by the Donau Soja Association in cooperation with the Soybean speciality committee of the Crop Science Society of China.Who are the winners? An...
Donau Soja 10 Years Anniversary Event
Donau Soja celebrates its first 10 years in Vienna on 29–30 September 2022. At this event, Donau Soja invites you as a member or partner to celebrate this success together. Registration | 10Years Donau Soja Marcella Gross-Varga Event- & Marketing Manager...
World Soybean Research Conference, 18-23 June 2023
The World Soybean Research Conference (WSRC11) will take place in Vienna, Austria, on 18 - 23 June 2023. Dear colleagues and guests, on behalf of the conference committees and the Donau Soja Association, the hosting institution, I feel truly honored and...
Introduction to the Legume Hub
What is the Legume Hub? Who does it serve? How can you get involved? Watch our introduction video! The purpose of the Legume Hub is to empower all interested in the development of legume crop production and use by providing access to validated knowledge. It is a...
Analysis of grain legumes and legume feed products
Donau Soja tailored, in collaboration with the German company Evonik Industries, an exclusive and innovative offer for analysing grain legumes and legume feed products. It is also applicable for example for cereals or corn. More transparency and information about...
Haberlandt Award for soybean research in Europe and China
The Haberlandt Award recognises outstanding achievements in soybean research in Europe and China. This price is awarded by the Donau Soja Association in cooperation with the Soybean speciality committee of the Crop Science Society of China. Who can apply? The award...