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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.
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📣 The Call for Host Applications for the 6th International Wheat Congress (IWC) 2030 is open 🌾

Expressions of Interest due: 12 DEC 2025
This is a unique chance to host the global wheat research community!

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#WheatConnect #IWC2030 #CallForHosts
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🌾 Exciting! Our Expert Working Group on Wheat Pathogens has made the latest webinar recording available: “Genomic and Pathogenic Insights into the Range Expansion of Wheat Blast into Uruguay” with PaulaSilva (INIA_UY)
👉 www.wheatinitiative.org/ewg-pathogens
#WheatConnect
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EWG PATHOGENES — Wheat initiative
The Control of Wheat Pathogens EWG aims to bring together experts from the field of wheat research with an interest in minimising yield loss caused by microbial pathogens through open collaboration.…
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November 11, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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🎓 PhD students this is for you! Join #IWC2026Bologna for free! Apply for the Wheat Initiative’s Free Student Registration by 30 Nov 2025 → www.wheatinitiative.org/iwc2026-wi-f...

#WheatConnect
#IWC2026 WI Free Student Registration (PhDs) — Wheat initiative
Thank you for your interest in the Wheat Initiative Free Student Registration to attend the IWC2026 in Bologna, Italy.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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✈️ Early Career Researchers apply now for IWC2026 Travel Awards (up to €999) to attend the 4th International Wheat Congress in Bologna, Italy! Deadline 30 Nov 2025 → www.wheatinitiative.org/iwc2026-wi-t...
#IWC2026Bologna 🇮🇹 #WheatConnect #ECR #PhD #IWC2024Perth
#IWC2026 Wheat Initiative Travel Award (ECR) — Wheat initiative
Thank you for your interest in the Wheat Initiative Travel Awards for Early Career Researchers (WI Travel Awards for ECRs) to attend the 4th IWC in Bologna, Italy. The WI Travel Awards for ECRs are…
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November 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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🌾 Exciting news from the Wheat Initiative!
Free Student Registration + Travel Awards for Early Career Researchers to attend #IWC2026Bologna 🇮🇹
Apply by 30 Nov 2025 → www.wheatinitiative.org/opportunities

#WheatConnect #IWC2026 #ECR #PhD #IWC2024Perth
Opportunities — Wheat initiative
Find all information by following this link here.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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We are happy to share the November Science Brief of our Associated Progreamme IWYP!

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November 7, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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🌱 The 3rd Green ERA Hub Call is open!
Submit your proposals on “Sustainable Production and Utilisation of Biomass” by Nov 28 (pre-proposals).
All details & docs under “Call Documents.”
#GreenERAHub
www.submission-greenerahub.eu/call3
Green Era Hub: Call3
FRS-FNRS (Belgium) updated the individual funding regulations. Please refer to pages 50/51 of the updated Call Announcement.
www.submission-greenerahub.eu
November 7, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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We are very happt to share the latest recording of the webinar organised by our Expert Working Group on Wheat Pathogens! “Genomic and Pathogenic Insights into the Range Expansion of Wheat Blast into Uruguay” by Paula SILVA
#WheatConnect
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November 7, 2025 at 6:25 AM
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Some of you may find this here interesting: The 2025 Fusarium Head Blight Disease Impact Update from the U.S. Wheat and Barley Scab Initiative (USWBSI)

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USWBSI - U.S. Wheat & Barley Scab Initiative
Collaborative research and funding to fight Fusarium Head Blight in wheat and barley crops.
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November 6, 2025 at 8:07 AM
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We are excited to share the recordings from our recent workshop on pest and disease diagnosis and monitoring! 🌱
Watch the full sessions here: www.wheatinitiative.org/watcha
#WheatConnect
Watch-A Programme — Wheat initiative
The Wheat initiATive Crop Health Alliance – WATCH-A was established in 2022 as a result of consultations from the then joint Pests and Pathogens Expert Working Group of the Wheat Initiative (WI). Its…
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November 5, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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This may be an interesting read for some of you!

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Farmed kelp is a help for wheat yield
Seaweed extract shown to boost crop in experiment
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November 5, 2025 at 8:32 AM
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Read the latest science brief of our Associated Programme Iwyp!
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November 3, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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Next week the "One Hour NUE" webinar with Clint Della Bosca!
🗓️ Friday, 14 Nov 2025 | 10:00–11:00 AM CET
Secure your spot today www.wheatinitiative.org/new-events/o...
#WheatConnect
New Time! ONE HOUR NUE - The Virtual Nutrient Use Efficiency (NUE) Meeting — Wheat initiative
The Chairs of our Expert Working Group on Nutrient Use Efficiency apologize for the inconvenience with the last webinar and are pleased to announce a web conference affiliated with the group will…
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November 3, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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Join the global wheat community 🌍
Take part in the journey from #IWC2024Perth to #IWC2026Bologna! See all abstracts from Perth at #WheatVIVO and connect with researchers worldwide.

📘 Explore abstracts: wheatvivo.org/display/iwc-...
👉Join: wheatvivo.org/join

#WheatResearch #WheatConnect
3rd International Wheat Congress (2024, Australia)
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October 31, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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Missed the WATCH-A workshop? No problem! 🎥
All talks from the Pest and Disease Diagnosis and Monitoring Workshop are now available online: www.wheatinitiative.org/watcha

Feel free to share within your network!
Watch-A Programme — Wheat initiative
The Wheat initiATive Crop Health Alliance – WATCH-A was established in 2022 as a result of consultations from the then joint Pests and Pathogens Expert Working Group of the Wheat Initiative (WI). Its…
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October 31, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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🌾 This may be interesting for you to read:
www.frontiersin.org/journals/pla...
Frontiers | Regional feature purification contrastive learning for wheat biotic stress detection
The identification of wheat infections has always been a considerable problem in agricultural forecasting. This paper presents an automated classification fr...
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October 30, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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🌍 Be the Host of IWC 2030

Join a legacy of global wheat research excellence. Submit your Expression of Interest by 12 Dec 2025. Full applications due by 27 Feb 2026. Help shape the future of wheat science.

🔗 www.wheatinitiative.org/iwc-2030-cal...

#IWC2024Perth #IWC2026Bologna #WheatConnect
IWC 2030 Call Host wanted — Wheat initiative
On behalf of the International Organising Committee (IOC) we are pleased to open the call for applications to host the 6th International Wheat Congress (IWC) to be held in 2030.
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October 30, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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This may be interesting to read for some of you:

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Middle East under drought pressure: Agricultural production sounding the alarm
Farmers trying to maintain their production under drought pressure - Anadolu Ajansı
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October 29, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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The "One Hour NUE" webinar is happening soon! Don’t miss insights from Clint Della Bosca: "Drive to Increase NUE to balance Production versus Risk in a Low Rainfall Environment”
🗓️ 14 Nov 2025 | 10:00–11:00 AM CET
🔗 Register now! www.wheatinitiative.org/new-events/o...

#WheatConnect #WheatResearch
New Time! ONE HOUR NUE - The Virtual Nutrient Use Efficiency (NUE) Meeting — Wheat initiative
The Chairs of our Expert Working Group on Nutrient Use Efficiency apologize for the inconvenience with the last webinar and are pleased to announce a web conference affiliated with the group will…
www.wheatinitiative.org
October 29, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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🌾 The Wheat Initiative was established in 2011 endorsed by G20 Agriculture Ministers to enhance global wheat research. Our mission: improve #FoodSecurity, wheat nutrition, and sustainable production through international collaboration. www.wheatinitiative.org/wheat-initia...
#WheatConnect
Wheat Initiative — Wheat initiative
• Proposed by research and funding organisations from several countries • Endorsed by the G20 Agricultural Ministers to contribute to improving world food security • Launched on 15 September 2011
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October 28, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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From insights of #IWC2024Perth to innovations ahead at #IWC2026Bologna 🌾
Revisit key findings on #WheatVIVO and start shaping your next contribution to global #WheatResearch.

👉 Explore abstracts: wheatvivo.org/display/iwc-...
👉Join the community: wheatvivo.org/join

#WheatConnect
October 28, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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🌾 We are very happy to announce that the Pest and Disease Diagnosis and Monitoring Workshop recordings are now online!
Catch up on all the sessions here: www.wheatinitiative.org/watcha

#WheatConnect #PlantHealth
Watch-A Programme — Wheat initiative
The Wheat initiATive Crop Health Alliance – WATCH-A was established in 2022 as a result of consultations from the then joint Pests and Pathogens Expert Working Group of the Wheat Initiative (WI). Its…
www.wheatinitiative.org
October 27, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Dont forget to register for the "One Hour NUE" webinar with Clint Della Bosca.
🗓️ 14 Nov 2025 | 10:00–11:00 AM CET
www.wheatinitiative.org/new-events/o...
#WheatInitiative #NutrientUseEfficiency #WheatConnect
New Time! ONE HOUR NUE - The Virtual Nutrient Use Efficiency (NUE) Meeting — Wheat initiative
The Chairs of our Expert Working Group on Nutrient Use Efficiency apologize for the inconvenience with the last webinar and are pleased to announce a web conference affiliated with the group will…
www.wheatinitiative.org
October 27, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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CALL FOR HOSTS: 6th International Wheat Congress 2030 🌾

We invite institutions to apply to host the IWC 2030. Submit your Expression of Interest by 12 Dec 2025. Full applications by 27 Feb 2026. Shape the future of wheat research!

🔗 www.wheatinitiative.org/iwc-2030-cal...

#IWC2030 #WheatConnect
IWC 2030 Call Host wanted — Wheat initiative
On behalf of the International Organising Committee (IOC) we are pleased to open the call for applications to host the 6th International Wheat Congress (IWC) to be held in 2030.
www.wheatinitiative.org
October 24, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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🌾 Ever wondered how the International Wheat Congress (IWC) came to life?
It all began with the merging of two major wheat conferences: the International Wheat Genetics Symposium and the International Wheat Conference.
Learn about the IWC here:
🔗 www.wheatinitiative.org/internationa...
#WheatConnect
INTERNATIONAL WHEAT CONGRESS — Wheat initiative
The International Wheat Congress (IWC) was merged from two original wheat international conferences, the International Wheat Genetics Symposium and the International Wheat Conference. It serves as an…
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October 24, 2025 at 6:59 AM
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The wheat journey continues...🇮🇹 🌾
Looking ahead to #IWC2026Bologna!

Until then, explore the science shared at #IWC2024Perth on WheatVIVO ➡️ wheatvivo.org/display/iwc-...

Save the date & stay tuned: www.iwc2026.com
#WheatConnect #WheatVIVO
October 23, 2025 at 2:06 PM