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CGIAR launches COVID-19 response

CGIAR will make available its latest research and analysis on COVID-19 to support authorities and the public in making informed decisions during the current crisis.

 
Finnish young scientist wins the BBI JU EUCYS 2019 prize

An international jury selected her project ‘EcoMe: a reusable, ecological and affordable menstrual hygiene product for developing regions’ for excellence in the field of bio-based research leading to a more sustainable future.

 
EU adopts new rules on fertilisers

The EU is adopting new rules for placing fertilising products on the EU market. The Council today adopted a regulation which harmonises the requirements for fertilisers produced from phosphate minerals and from organic or secondary raw materials in the EU, opening up new possibilities for their production and marketing on a large scale. The regulation sets harmonised limits for a range of contaminants, such as cadmium, contained in mineral fertilisers.