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COORDINATING GLOBAL RESEARCH FOR WHEAT. An international partnership of private and public organisations engaged in wheat research for a food-secure future. www.wheatinitiative.org

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Wheat Initiative @wheatinitiative.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Do you know about our events calendar? www.wheatinitiative.org/new-events
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Wheat Initiative @wheatinitiative.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
This could be an interesting read for some of you! Farmers Are Growing Biofortified Wheat, But Don't Know Why It Matters myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/farmers...
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Farmers Are Growing Biofortified Wheat, But Don't Know Why It Matters
Farmers Are Growing Biofortified Wheat, But Don't Know Why It Matters
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Wheat Initiative @wheatinitiative.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Some of you may find this interesting: Early Heat Waves Hit Wheat Yields Hardest, Spanish Field Study Finds www.global-agriculture.com/ag-tech-rese...
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Wheat Initiative @wheatinitiative.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
This may be an interesting read for some of you: Canada looks abroad for ideas on future of wheat breeding www.manitobacooperator.ca/daily/canada...
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https://www.manitobacooperator.ca/daily/canada-looks-abroad-for-ideas-on-future-of-wheat-breeding/
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Wheat Initiative @wheatinitiative.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Find the presentation slides of the Germplasm Workshop held at #IWC2026Bologna at our website! A Balkan Durum Wheat Panel for Resistance to Mosaic and Streak Viruses under Climate Change Ana Velimirović (University of Montenegro) www.wheatinitiative.org/expert-worki...
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Wheat Initiative @wheatinitiative.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Find the presentation slides of the Germplasm Workshop held at #IWC2026Bologna at our website! Survey of ex situ wild wheat diversity to guide the development of a reference germplasm collection Elisabetta Mazzucotelli (CREA) www.wheatinitiative.org/expert-worki...
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Wheat Initiative @wheatinitiative.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Find the presentation slides of the Germplasm Workshop held at #IWC2026Bologna at our website! Unlocking Genetic Diversity for Climate-Resilient Durum Wheat Improvement Filippo Bassi (ICARDA Durum Wheat Breeding Program) www.wheatinitiative.org/expert-worki...
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Wheat Expert Working Groups — Wheat initiative
Expert Working Groups (EWGs) are established where there would be benefit from bringing together experts with a focus on a topic of relevance to the Wheat Initiative’s aims and objectives. The Wheat…
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Wheat Initiative @wheatinitiative.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
To support accessible research, we launched WheatIES (Wheat Information System)! This global, searchable data portal provides worldwide access to wheat datasets while promoting findable, accessible, and reusable data principles. wheatis.org
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Wheat Initiative @wheatinitiative.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
🌾 Celebrating 15 years of the Wheat Initiative! To mark this milestone, read the story & history of the WI in a feature from the Julius Kühn-Institut @jki-research.bsky.social 🌾🌍 The article is in German and includes an English message from Frank Ordon www.julius-kuehn.de/aktuelles/ak...
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Wheat Initiative @wheatinitiative.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Did you get the chance to read thei press release in spanish from our colleagues at INIA (Uruguay) @INIA_UY? Continue to celebrate with us! 🌾 www.inia.uy/noticias/15-...
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15 años de la Wheat Initiative: transformando esfuerzos globales en una acción conjunta de investigación en trigo
Promoviendo la colaboración internacional y acciones conjuntas para fortalecer la investigación y el desarrollo del cultivo de trigo.
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Wheat Initiative @wheatinitiative.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
This may be an interesting read for some of you: Bayer’s hybrid wheat not coming to Canada Bayer says Canada could be considered once additional markets of interest are identified www.manitobacooperator.ca/daily/bayer-...
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https://www.manitobacooperator.ca/daily/bayer-hybrid-wheat-skips-canada/
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Wheat Initiative @wheatinitiative.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
This may be an interesting read for some of you: Scaling Biofortified Zinc Wheat through Policy Reform and Partnerships in Pakistan www.cgiar.org/news-events/...
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Wheat Initiative @wheatinitiative.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
We are very grateful for the contribution #CIMMYT made to the Wheat Initiative (WI) over the years! Read their press release celebration 15 years of the WI in spanish! www.cimmyt.org/es/noticias/...
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15 años de la Wheat Initiative: impulsando la colaboración mundial en investigación sobre trigo
15 años de la Wheat Initiative han fortalecido la colaboración internacional entre instituciones científicas y programas de investigación para acelerar el desarrollo de soluciones frente a los…
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Wheat Initiative @wheatinitiative.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
🌾 Celebrating 15 years of the Wheat Initiative! Read about our anniversary and the history of the Wheat Initiative in this feature on the @jki-research.bsky.social website (in German), including a message from Frank Ordon in English. www.julius-kuehn.de/aktuelles/ak...
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Wheat Initiative @wheatinitiative.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
A big thank you to our partner Teagasc for sharing our press release on 15 years of the Wheat Initiative! 🌾 John Spink, Chair of the Wheat Initiative Board, is also Head of the Teagasc Crops, Environment and Land Use Programme. Read full story: teagasc.ie/news--events...
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Michael Alaux @michaelalaux.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
I am delighted to celebrate 15 years of the Wheat Initiative! Proud to have been involved from the start alongside Hélène Lucas, Hadi Quesneville, and many outstanding scientists from INRAE and around the world. @wheatinitiative.bsky.social @inrae-france.bsky.social @urgi-inrae.bsky.social
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Wheat Initiative @wheatinitiative.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
A huge thank you to the entire WI community for 15 years of collaboration, connection and impact! Let's celebrate together 🌾💚
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Wheat Initiative @wheatinitiative.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Also a big thanks to our colleagues at INIA (Uruguay), who celebrate with us! Read their press release in spanish! 🌾 www.inia.uy/noticias/15-...
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15 años de la Wheat Initiative
Transformando esfuerzos globales en una acción conjunta de investigación en trigo: INIA felicita a la Wheat Initiative por sus primeros 15 años de trabajo promoviendo la colaboración internacional y…
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Wheat Initiative @wheatinitiative.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
A big thank you to our host institution and to Frank Ordon for the support and excellent collaboration!
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Julius Kühn Institute (JKI) @jki-research.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
🎉 #Congratulations to the @wheatinitiative.bsky.social on its 15th anniversary! This vibrant #research community contributes to improving #wheat productivity and quality, as well as sustainable wheat production, around the world. 🌾 We wish the Wheat Initiative all the best for the future.
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Wheat Initiative @wheatinitiative.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Today we’re celebrating 15 years of the Wheat Initiative (WI) at the WI Secretariat in Berlin! 🌾🎉 Since 2018, the WI has been coordinating global wheat research from the @jki-research.bsky.social in Dahlem. Hurray to 15 years of collaboration, coordination and impact! 🥳🌍
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Wheat Initiative @wheatinitiative.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
If you are curious what the Early Career researchers of the WI are up too, check: The hijacking of a wheat Exo70-like protein by a fungal pathogen triggers disease www.nature.com/articles/s41... Amanda Peters Haugrud (Durum EWG) is part of this publication!
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Wheat Initiative @wheatinitiative.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Do you know our Newsletter! The next edition will be sent on the 15th of September. Go through our archive and join now to get all the info about global wheat reasearch! Follow the link! 👇👇👇 www.wheatinitiative.org/newsletter
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Wheat Initiative @wheatinitiative.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
It is great to see the Chair of our Expert Working Group on Wheat Pathogens present at #BSPP26 👏
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Wheat Initiative @wheatinitiative.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
🌾 The X Congreso Nacional de Trigo will be held in Rosario, Argentina, 21–23 October 2026! 40 years with research and innovation around wheat productivity, quality, new technologies and sustainable management. More info: www.wheatinitiative.org/new-events/x... #WheatConnect
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Wheat Initiative @wheatinitiative.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Have you watched the recordings form the Pest and Disease Diagnosis and Monitoring Workshop organised by Watch-A? Find them all here: 👇👇👇 www.wheatinitiative.org/watcha
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Wheat Initiative @wheatinitiative.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
This may be an interesting read for some of you! Nitrogen helps feed the world – and why supply chains matter www.treecrop.com.au/news/nitroge...
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Wheat Initiative @wheatinitiative.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Sign up for our weekly Media Brief! "Wheat in the Media" typically includes: Wheat News and Articles Articles from international sources Recent research outputs, organised by continent! www.wheatinitiative.org/wheat-in-the...
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Wheat Initiative @wheatinitiative.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Learn about the Wheat Initiative, find out how it came to live and why it has been working for 15 years now! www.wheatinitiative.org/wheat-initia...
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Wheat Initiative @wheatinitiative.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
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Wheat Initiative @wheatinitiative.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Did you miss Michael Alaux's presentation on "on "Use of AI in wheat databases: overview and prospects" at the #IWC2026Bologna? Don't miss the chance to see it here and learn more of his work and WheatIS hal.inrae.fr/hal-05644777 @INRAE_France
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Use of AI in wheat databases: overview and prospects
In the frame of the Wheat Information System expert group of the Wheat Initiative, we share our experiences and practices of using AI, including LLMs, in our wheat databases. This presentation will…
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Wheat Initiative @wheatinitiative.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Jesus Larraguibel gave a very interesting webinar at the sereis of webinars from our Expert Working Group on Nutrient Use Efficiency! "A farmer's approach to efficient wheat production in the Sonoran Desert" www.wheatinitiative.org/ewg-nutrient
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Wheat Initiative @wheatinitiative.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Collaboration is key to wheat research! @ICARDA icarda.org/media/news/l...
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Long-Term ICARDA-Uzbekistan Research Collaboration Delivers Wheat Varieties Across More Than 55,000 Hectares | ICARDA
A long-standing partnership between ICARDA and Uzbekistan's Southern Agriculture Research Institute has resulted in six improved winter wheat varieties being planted across more than 55,600 hectares…
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Wheat Initiative @wheatinitiative.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Watch the latest video from our Expert Working Group on Nutrient Use Efficiency in wheat! Jesus Larraguibel on 'A farmer's approach to efficient wheat production in the Sonoran Desert' www.wheatinitiative.org/ewg-nutrient
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Wheat Initiative @wheatinitiative.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Is anyone from our community joining the 10th International Nitrogen Conference (N2026)? Let us know 👇👇👇 n2026.org
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Wheat Initiative @wheatinitiative.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
This may be an intersting read for some of you! For the first time reducing the size of, or even completely removing, chromosomes in plants with large genomes, such as wheat, has worked. 'Plant Communications': www.cell.com/plant-commun...
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Wheat Initiative @wheatinitiative.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Thanks to our Expert Working Group on Nutrient Use Efficiency Chairs: Jean-Pierre COHAN, Jairo PALTA, Ivan ORTIZ-MONASTERIO! Sharing the latest One Hour NUE video: Jesus Larraguibel ‘A Farmer's Approach to Efficient Wheat Production in the Sonoran Desert’ www.wheatinitiative.org/ewg-nutrient
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Wheat Initiative @wheatinitiative.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Always worth checking! www.wheatinitiative.org/expert-worki... #WheatConnect
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Wheat Initiative @wheatinitiative.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
This may be interesting for some of you: www.cabidigitallibrary.org/doi/book/10....
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Wheat Initiative @wheatinitiative.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
This may be interesting for some of you! Wheat Science Without Borders: African Breeders Strengthen Collaboration For Better Wheat www.global-agriculture.com/ag-tech-rese...
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Wheat Initiative @wheatinitiative.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
This may be interesting for some of you: Official harvest figures at the end of August reveal the extent of the damage caused (article in German) www.bmleh.de/SharedDocs/P... @bmleh.de
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Wheat Initiative @wheatinitiative.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
#WheatConnect Share your favorite picture with a Wheat Initiaitive logo - send us a message!
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Wheat Initiative @wheatinitiative.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
This may be an interesting read for some of you! Great wheat begins in the lab asx.einnews.com/pr_news/9338...
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Wheat Initiative @wheatinitiative.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Did you see our new banner? 2026 is a special year for the Wheat Initiaitve - we are celebrating 15 years!
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Wheat Initiative @wheatinitiative.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
#WheatConnect Share your favorite picture with a Wheat Initiaitive logo - send us a message!
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Wheat Initiative @wheatinitiative.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Do you want our content other than trough social media? Get all info about wheat research straight to your inbox. Curated by the Wheat Initiative! Subscribe to our newsletter today and stay updated without the endless scrolling: www.wheatinitiative.org/newsletter #WheatResearch #WheatConnect
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Wheat Initiative @wheatinitiative.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
This will be an interesting read for many of you: ‘We harvested more than half the winter wheat crop before the end of July’ UK farmers are facing significant challenges as extreme drought leads to reduced wheat yields. www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/...
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Wheat Initiative @wheatinitiative.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
This could be an interesting read for some of you: Identification of genetic factors governing drought tolerance in wild and domesticated tetraploid wheat link.springer.com/article/10.1...
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Wheat Initiative @wheatinitiative.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Did you know that you could listen to the Chair of our Nutrient Use Efficiency Expert Working Group in the podcast of #Root2Res ? Check it out here: 👇👇👇 root2res.eu/introducing-...
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Wheat Initiative @wheatinitiative.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
This may be an intersting read for some of you: From Breeder Seed to Farmers’ Fields: ICARDA and FAO Restore Syria’s Seed Systems www.global-agriculture.com/ag-tech-rese...
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