Community Plant Variety Office

📌 Join our team! Deadline extended! 🌿💼The Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO) is seeking a highly motivated and well-qualified technical expert to join our Plant Variety Expertise Unit. Do not miss the chance and apply if you are experienced professional in the field of: 🍇 Agriculture 🌼 Horticulture 🧪 Biotechnology 🍅 Agronomy 🔬 Plant science 🌱 Plant breeding or 👨🔬 Research in plant science   Join us in shaping the future of plant variety protection in Europe! Apply today and be part of a dynamic, multicultural team contributing to innovation and the protection of intellectual property rights for new plant varieties.    🌱 Location: Angers, France  🌍 Contract: 4-year term (renewable)  🗓️ Deadline extended: 25 November 2024, 23:59    📄 Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/dzpgwWVg

👻📒Truth or myth? 🤔Seeds can be only product of nature... 🌏🪴Breeding new plant varieties is a fundamental part of the response required to face the global challenges with which the world is confronted, such as climate changes and feeding the exponentially growing world population.   ➡️Check out our handy CPVO guide to learn more about the importance of developing and protecting new plant varieties. We demystify some of the most common misbeliefs related to the application of biotechnological methods and investments in the field. #PlantVarietyRights #agriculture #biotechology #inetllectualproperty

🔊 Announcement! 📢 🇪🇺🇬🇧 Following the withdrawal agreement of the United Kingdom (UK) from the European Union (EU), the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has recently updated its guidelines on the Retained EU Plant Variety Rights under UK Legislation. 🌿➡️Varieties with EU Plant Variety Rights granted by the CPVO and effective on 31 December 2020 continue to be protected under UK legislation in the UK for their remaining lifespan and are referred to as 'Retained EU Plant Variety Rights.' 🏠📝Important note for breeders! A request to holders of 'Retained EU Plant Variety Rights' is to provide an address for service in the UK or details of a UK agent and additional information regarding the varieties you want to continue to hold rights for. More information on the procedure, including the updated guidelines and the list of Retained EU Plant Variety Rights can be found on our website. https://lnkd.in/dNiq_VU6 #UKLegislation #PlantVarietyRights #APHA #Brexit

📢🌍 The European Commission has published a report on the protection of  #IntellectualPropertyRights in countries outside the EU  🟢🔵Boosting Agricultural Innovation through Plant Variety Protection  🌽🇪🇺The CPVO is a key player in fostering agricultural innovation across Europe. By providing robust plant variety rights (PVR), it ensures breeders have exclusive rights to new plant varieties, encouraging research and development. In the period between 2017 and 2019, Plant Variety Rights-intensive industries generated over 1.4% of the EU's GDP with more than 1.9 million people being directly employed in them, proving their significant economic impact.   🇪🇺📗Are you curious to know more about the agreements of EU with third countries related to Plant Variety Rights? Check the full report here:  ➡️https://lnkd.in/dt8r4QwS   #plantvarietyrights #intellectualproperty #innovation #report 

🎙️🌽CPVO technical expert Cecile Collonnier was recently interviewed by Marcel Bruins, editorial Director of Seed World Europe. Ceclie summarised the overall objective and key benefits of #INVITE, the 5-year European Union funded project, bringing innovation in variety testing and fostering the introduction of new varieties better adapted to varying biotic and abiotic conditions. ➡️📺 Watch the interview for the Seed World Group to learn the key insights of the project and plant testing in Europe: 🏆Achievements of the INVITE Project   🌿Benefits for the seed sector   📄New testing protocols  🔬Future of Variety Testing in Europe   🇪🇺 CPVO Framework   ⚖️Regulatory Impact ️ https://lnkd.in/dVvyR65Y #varietytesting #planttesting #eufunding #cpvo #seedsector #PBR

CPVO is the unique European Union Agency managing the regional PVR system in the EU. Fostering collaboration with other UPOV members brings benefit to farmers and breeders.  🍌 Plantain (Musa paradisiaca) – A Staple for Africa’s Tropical Regions  Plantains are a staple food in tropical Africa, especially in Central and West Africa. They are a major source of calories and are used in various forms, including boiled, fried, or dried. Plantains are rich in carbohydrates and dietary fiber.  In #Cameroon, plantains are a daily staple, providing essential calories and nutrition. From local markets to household kitchens, plantains are central to the diet, sustaining both rural and urban populations. Their versatility and economic value make them a key crop for food security. 🍌🌍  #Plantain #FoodSecurity #TropicalAgriculture #Cameroon #SustainableDevelopment #AgriEconomy #Nutrition 

CPVO is the unique European Union Agency managing the regional PVR system in the EU. Fostering collaboration with other UPOV members brings benefit to farmers and breeders.  🌾 Teff (Eragrostis tef) – Ethiopia’s Nutrient-Rich Grain  In #Ethiopia, teff is more than a grain – it’s the foundation of diets and culture. Rich in protein, fiber, and iron, teff is celebrated as the main ingredient in injera, the traditional Ethiopian flatbread. It’s a symbol of food security and cultural pride across the Horn of Africa. 🌾🇪🇹  📊  Currently, there are 5️⃣ varieties of Eragrostis tef being protected under Plant Breeder's Rights in Africa.    #Teff #NutrientRich #EthiopianHeritage #FoodSecurity #SustainableAgriculture #Ethiopia #AgriCulture 

Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO) is the unique European Union Agency managing the regional PVR system in the EU. Fostering collaboration with other  International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV) members brings benefit to farmers and breeders.  🍌 Banana (Musa spp.) – Sustaining East Africa’s Future  Bananas, especially the cooking varieties, are staple crops in parts of East and Central Africa. They provide a significant portion of daily caloric intake and are an important source of income for smallholder farmers. Bananas are high in carbohydrates and potassium.  In #Uganda, bananas are not just fruit; they are life. From cooking varieties to dessert bananas, this crop is a cornerstone of the East African diet. Bananas contribute significantly to food security and provide income for millions of smallholder farmers. 🌍🍌  #Banana #FoodSecurity #EastAfrica #Uganda #SustainableFarming #AgriEconomy #RuralDevelopment 

CPVO is the unique European Union Agency managing the regional PVR system in the EU. Fostering collaboration with other UPOV members brings benefit to farmers and breeders.  🥜 Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea) – A Nut for Nutrition and Economic Empowerment  Groundnuts (peanuts) are an essential source of protein and fats for many Africans. They are widely cultivated across the continent and are used in both food and oil production. Groundnuts play a key role in food security, income generation, and soil health due to their nitrogen-fixing properties.   In #Senegal, groundnuts are much more than a snack. They are a crucial source of protein and fats for millions while providing farmers with a reliable income. From food to oil production, groundnuts are helping to lift communities out of poverty while improving soil health through nitrogen fixation. 🥜💼  📊  Currently, there are 1️⃣5️⃣ varieties of Arachis hypogaea  being protected under Plant Breeder's Rights in Africa, all of which are coming from South Africa.  #Groundnut #EconomicEmpowerment #ProteinSecurity #SustainableFarming #Senegal #AgriInnovation #SoilHealth 

🌱 Plant Breeders' Rights & Ag Innovation 🌱 Join Marcel Bruins and Nuria Urquia Fernandez, VP, Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO), as they discuss: - Latest on plant breeders' rights 🌿 - IP in agriculture 📜 - Challenges in PBR enforcement & the patents vs. PBR debate ⚖️ - Supporting SMEs and fostering sustainability 🌾 https://lnkd.in/gDKq4UBA Don’t miss this insightful talk on the future of ag! #PlantBreedersRights #AgInnovation #IP #Sustainability #SeedWorld #CPVO