🥳On 18 May, we celebrated #FascinationOfPlantsDay! 🫛Legumes shaped EU agriculture for centuries, improving soils, feeding livestock & people. 💡Today, keeping them competitive requires innovation! 👉http://bit.ly/4uWYmkK #PlantsDay2026 @epsoeurope.bsky.social

🤝Collaboration is key in #LegumeGeneration Through Innovation Communities, the project brings together partners across Europe and beyond, incl. 🇨🇭 🇬🇧 🇳🇿 🇺🇸—to share expertise & boost legume breeding. 🎥 youtu.be/Ejnq_kql9Qk #legumebreeding #plantprotein

🫘New research explores what makes the European Fabada bean unique. It shows this traditional bean combines different global origins, helping future work on crop diversity, quality & sustainable food systems. ℹ️https://bit.ly/4utKRsr @SeridaAst #legumebreeding

How do soybeans cope with drought? 🌱 🔬At #LangeNachtDerForschung2026, visitors explored soybean diversity, learned how plants adapt to dry conditions & tasted soy foods. 🤩300+ people connected with #LegumeGeneration & RISE-SOY. ℹ️ langenachtderforschung.at/station/1262

🤩Great exchange at the 'Foresight for Plant Protein' workshop in Brussels (@teagasc.bsky.social @VALPRO_Path). 🌱Value‑chain stakeholders explored future plant protein systems. Breeders’ views shared via #LegumeGeneration by Dr Amelie Detterbeck (@EuroseedsEU). #proteincrops

🌱What makes #LegumeGeneration unique? The project is built around6️⃣Innovation Communities, each focused on specific legume crops. They bring together breeders, researchers & stakeholders to accelerate the development of improved varieties for farmers. ℹ️legumegeneration.eu

❕Interested in gut health, microbiomes, or soya-based foods? Then feel invited to take part in the #Microbiomes4Soy survey 👉https://legumehub.eu/science/microbiomes4soy-consumer-survey/ #microbiomes #soybean

🌱What if the future of sustainable food in Europe lies in overlooked crops? A new study shows why traditional crops, like rye, disappeared & how bringing them back could boost resilience, improve diets & reduce environmental impact. 📄Read more: www.legumegeneration.eu/underutilise...

🌱Which crops does #LegumeGeneration focus on? Soybean, lupin, pea, lentil, Phaseolus bean & clover. These legumes support food & feed production, biodiversity, and can help reduce Europe’s reliance on imported protein crops. ℹ️legumegeneration.eu

📝EU subsidies for beef & lamb were ~580× higher than for legumes in 2020 @theguardian.com ardian. Donal Murphy-Bokern stresses aligning farm support with sustainability & public health. 🔗 www.theguardian.com/environment/... #legumebreeding #sustainableagriculture #FoodriseEU

🫛Beans & peas are key to Europe’s protein transition! A new study mapped natural sugars in local & commercial varieties, spotting ones easier to digest🍽️. A boost for breeders, healthier diets & sustainable farming! 🔬 ℹ️https://bit.ly/4sIbmcX #legumebreeding #pea #commonbean

New free webinar next week: "The legacy of N2Africa: Putting Nitrogen Fixation to Work for Smallholder Farmers in Africa", with Ken Giller. All details on our web page: www.legumesociety.org/ils-webinars...

🫘On #WorldPulsesDay, researchers from #LeibnizIPK & #INCREASE citizen scientists met for a networking dinner where legumes were both on the plate & in the spotlight. Discussions also highlighted EU efforts like the #LegumeGeneration project, advancing #legumebreeding in Europe.

🔬 SONIA-ProQ introduces real-time NIRS analysis for soya processing, improving quality control and process optimisation across regional value chains. Read more: legumehub.eu #SONIAProQ #Soya #Innovation #i-RED legumehub.eu/is_article/s...

INCREASE Recipe #5: Roasted Pumpkin with Lentils & Herbs Our World Pulses Day recipe series continues with a dish that celebrates the harmony between pulses, vegetables and fresh herbs. www.increasepulsesday.com/archives/1639 👉 Which herbs would you use? Celebrate World Pulses Day on 10 February!

📢#SaveTheDate The UK Legume Research Community Conference 2026 will take place at JamesHuttonInstitute, bringing together researchers, practitioners & industry to advance legume research&collaboration 📍Dundee, Scotland 🗓️ 5–7 May ℹ️https://legumehub.eu/event/uk-legume-research-community-uklrc-2026/

🌱Why focus on legumes? 💪In #LegumeGeneration, we’re boosting #legumebreeding to support: ✔️ plant-based protein ✔️ lower fertiliser use ✔️ biodiversity & soil health ✔️ EU protein independence 🎥Insights from Project Coordinator Lars-Gernot Otto from #IPK

🌱 Already registered? Sonia ProQ Symposium on 19 January will bring together research and industry insights on soybean processing, quality and technical developments, including NIRS applications and regional value creation contributions. 🔗 www.legumehub.eu/de/allgemein... #SoyResearch #AgInnovation

🌱Last summer, @LeibnizIPK visited common bean fields of van Waveren Saaten for hands-on exchange. 🔍As part of #LegumeGeneration, van Waveren tested bean varieties and involved a Master’s student from @kieluni. 📷David Gaikpa #phaseolusbean #legumebreeding

#LegumeGenerationCrops 🤔How can the breeding of phaseolus beans in Europe🇪🇺 be advanced? Learn in the visual below 👇 ℹ️ legumehub.eu @LegumeHubEU #phaseolusbean #innovation #research #legumes #plantbreeding

🌱 Legume Generation partners met in Nijmegen to strengthen European legume breeding cooperations, bringing together 33 organisations from 15 countries. Read more: www.legumehub.eu/event/legume... #LegumeGeneration #SustainableAgriculture

🚀 SONIA-ProQ: Real-Time Soya Processing Analysis SONIA-ProQ delivers real-time insights into soya processing, supporting more efficient and knowledge-based value chains. 🎥 Watch the video: legumehub.eu #SONIAProQ #Soya #AgriInnovation #Legumes

🫘Phaseolus beans are the world’s top legume for human consumption and widely grown in Europe, yet demand is increasingly met by imports. #LegumeGeneration is boosting bean breeding with better genetic resources, innovative tools and disease resistance. #phaseolus #foodsecurity

👥 On 4 Dec, partners of the #LegumeGeneration project met in Nijmegen🇳🇱 for the 2nd in-person consortium meeting hosted by @Radboud_Uni. Workshops, feedback sessions and WP updates drove discussions + a visit to the glasshouse🌱. Video: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... @LegumeHub #legumebreeding

🔍 @bokuvienna.bsky.social team in #LegumeGeneration uses digital phenotyping to spot tiny soybean differences our eyes can’t see — revealing drought tolerance, nitrogen fixation, pigment levels & growth. 💡This helps breeders select stronger, more resilient varieties. #legumebreeding

🌱 EVA Boost Legumes Meeting | 26–27 Nov 2025, Athens Partners unite to review progress, experimental protocols & plan field trials for 2026. 🔗 legumehub.eu/event/eva-legumes-project-meeting/ legumehub.eu #Legumes #PlantDiversity #AgInnovation

#LegumeGeneration 🌱The #IPK Leibnitz team ran a drought-stress trial to study how common bean plants respond to limited water. 390 plants from 39 entries emerged. With Prof. Schneider, Master student Immanuel Scheil checked early growth and conditions. #legumebreeding #commonbean

Lentils are more than a humble pulse — they’re vital for sustainable diets & global #foodsecurity. #LegumeGeneration boosts lentil breeding for stronger, climate-smart varieties. 🔗legumegeneration.eu/crops/ #lentil #legumebreeding #sustainableagriculture

#LegumeGenerationCrops 🤔How can the breeding of lentil in Europe🇪🇺 be advanced? Learn in the visual below 👇 ℹ️ legumehub.eu @LegumeHubEU #lentil #innovation #research #legumes #plantbreeding

🌱 Call for Papers: Legumes in Science and Practice 2025 Deadline: 30 Nov 2025 Share your research on how legumes advance sustainable, climate-smart farming 🌾 🔗 legumehub.eu/news/legumes-in-science-and-practice-call-for-papers-2025/ #Legumes #AgResearch #Sustainability #CallForPapers

🌱Hello from #Euroseeds2025 in Edinburgh🇬🇧! 🔍#LegumeGeneration is proudly presented at the EU-funded projects corner, where the Congress participants can learn more about all the projects the @EuroseedsEU is involved in. ℹ️https://www.legumegeneration.eu/euroseeds/ #legumebreeding

🤩Today is the #WorldFoodDay! 👆Food is the third most basic human need after air and water. Everyone, everywhere should have the right to diverse, nutritious, affordable and safe foods. 🔬#LegumeGeneration is contributing to #foodsecurity by boosting the #legumebreeding. @fao.org

📢 #LegumeGeneration is heading to Edinburgh🇬🇧 for #Euroseeds2025! 🌱 From 19–22 Oct, the Congress will bring 3 days of insights on key issues for the seed sector plus a vibrant exhibition & trade. 🔜 Stay tuned for updates from Scotland! #legumebreeding @EuroseedsEU

#LegumeGenerationNewsFromTheLab 🌱Common bean seeds are ready for drought stress testing at @LeibnizIPK Gatersleben! 💡Part of the #LegumeGeneration project, this research helps grow stronger, healthier, and more sustainable beans for Europe’s farmers and food systems.

#LegumeGenerationNewsFromTheField 🎨This photo may look like a painting, but it’s a lentil field trial in Greece 🇬🇷. 💡Testing varieties across Europe helps us find those that grow best, enrich soils & support sustainable farming. #LegumeGeneration #HorizonEU

🧪 Join the DOMINO project’s 2nd stakeholder webinar: Consumers at the core of fermented food innovation 📅 23 Sept 2025 | 14:00–15:30 CEST 📍 Zoom 💡 Insights from Yakult + top EU researchers 👉 Register here: www.legumehub.eu/news/domino-... #FermentedFoods #ConsumerResearch #Innovation

🌱 Pea is a key crop for sustainable, secure food—rich in protein, climate-adapted, and soil-friendly. 👆 The #LegumeGeneration project boosts #pea breeding by using genetic diversity to create better cultivars for Europe’s varied environments. ℹ️ www.legumegeneration.eu/crops/

#LegumeGenerationCrops 🤔How can the breeding of pea in Europe🇪🇺 be advanced? Learn in the visual below 👇 ℹ️ legumehub.eu @LegumeHubEU #pea #innovation #research #legumes #plantbreeding

🌱Upcoming: The UFOP Plant Protein Symposium 2025 on 18-19 Sept in Berlin & online Insights on markets, biotech, dairy alternatives, the role of European soy & a start-up panel on alternative proteins! ℹ️ More info & registration: www.legumehub.eu/de/neuigkeit... #sustainability #legumes

📢 4th #SoniaProQ webinar coming up! This session will share key results from the network project: ▪️ Establishing NIRS analytics (iRed) ▪️ Soybean proteins & their degradation during processing (AGES) 📅 15 Sept 2025 | 15:00–16:30 CET 🗣️ Language: German 👉 Register: www.legumehub.eu/de/allgemein...

#LegumeGenerationScientificPublications 🌱Traditional lupin varieties, shaped by farmers over generations, can boost crop resilience. 💡Genomic tools like the white lupin pangenome help breeders develop stronger, more sustainable crops. ℹ️New research: www.legumegeneration.eu/advances-gen...

🌱 Join the Global Bean public meeting “Powering Change with Legume Policy” on 2 Sept, 5–6:30pm CEST. Speakers: @murphy-bokern.bsky.social, @asmalateef.bsky.social, Jean Claude Rubyogo, Marin Vandamme. 💬 Talks + open discussion. 🔗 More info: www.legumehub.eu/general/the-... #Legumes #FoodPolicy

🌱Sojaförderring Webinar (in German 🇩🇪): Harvesting soybeans the right way 📅 26 Aug 2025 | 17:00–18:20 CEST (Online) Learn how to thresh soybeans with minimal losses + top tips for food-grade quality. 👉 Register until 22 Aug here: www.legumehub.eu/de/neuigkeit...

🌞 Summer break is here! 🏖️🌄 The #LegumeGeneration project wishes you a relaxing holiday with sunshine, good food, and maybe even some tasty legumes! 👋 Back in September with more updates from the field, the lab & beyond. ✨ Stay tuned & enjoy the summer! #legumebreeding

🌱 Join the next Global Bean partner meeting: 📅 12 August | 🕔 5 PM CEST | 📍 Online Prof. Dr. Parvaze Sofi (SKUAST-Kashmir) will present his research on breeding climate-resilient, high-yielding common beans. 🔗 More info and registration: www.legumehub.eu/general/glob... #GlobalBean #Legumes

#LegumeGenerationNewsFromTheField 🌱How do bean varieties cope with disease in real field conditions? 🫘~200 common bean lines are being tested across Europe. 📍In Austria, big differences are visible — some thrive, others struggle. 🎯Goal: find resilient, sustainable beans.

👋 Meet Karina Tokina from BOKU University! 🔬Karina is passionate about #sustainableagriculture, researching ways to make lupins more resilient without chemicals. Her work aims to benefit the environment, farmers & consumers.💚 ℹ️Learn more: t.co/b0wzhiZPLu #LegumeGeneration #lupin #legumebreeding

🙋‍♂️Say hello to Nikola Subosits from BOKU University @bokuvienna.bsky.social! 🔬He's working on his Bachelor thesis to help create more resilient lupin varieties by finding better methods to fight harmful fungi in Europe. ℹ️Learn more: bit.ly/44Syg73 #LegumeGeneration #lupin #legumebreeding

🙋‍♂️Say hello to Thomas Svoboda from BOKU University, who is working on finding ways to make lupins more resistant to diseases. 💡Thomas believes this project will help breed more resistant lupins! ℹ️Learn more: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... #LegumeGeneration #lupin #legumebreeding

#LegumeGenerationNewsFromTheField 🌍 Partners across Europe are testing superior soybean genotypes for yield & resilience in diverse environments. 🇧🇬 In Bulgaria 70 genotypes have been cultivated & evaluated for food production by AgroBioInstitute. ℹ️ www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...