07/06/2021 - The new availability database for organically reared animals is intended to provide a transparent sales platform, especially for breeding animals. Further features for the management of animal sales and purchases will become…

05/18/2021 - The GenRes Gateway is a product of the EU-funded project GenRes Bridge and a joint initiative of the three European networks for plant, animal and forest genetic resources (ECPGR, EUFORGEN, ERFP). It helps users find relevant…

04/30/2021 - At a high-level international conference on marine protection in the Antarctic the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture reaffirmed the government's position to establish a large marine reserve in the southern polar Weddell…

04/30/2021 - World Tuna Day is observed globally on 2nd May every year. This day is established by the United Nations (UN) to raise awareness about the importance of tuna fish.

04/07/2021 - Since 1980, the European Cooperative Programme for Plant Genetic Resources (ECPGR) has been working to preserve Europe's crops for future generations. In doing so, ECPGR aims to ensure long-term conservation in gene banks (ex…

04/06/2021 - It is expected that sow farmers will again be able to submit applications to the BLE as part of the federal barn conversion program starting in April. The new application deadline is planned for September 30, 2021.

03/24/2021 - The Information and Coordination Centre for Biological Diversity is seeking reinforcement in the field of plant genetic resources.

03/16/2021 - The public consultation phase of the latest draft of the European Strategy for Genetic Resources has started and is running until April 18. The strategy is open for public consultation for the first time and is made available as…

02/23/2021 - Report on the conservation and sustainable use of tree and shrub species in Germany's forests published.

02/11/2021 - The Information and Coordination Centre for Biological Diversity is seeking reinforcement in the field of animal genetic resources.