In this series, we introduce you to the people behind CropXR. Who are they, what do they do, and why are they passionate about their work for CropXR? Name: Koen Beumer What is your professional role within CropXR?I am the work package leader of WP-C7 on innovation dynamics and societal impact. Furthermore, I am also
In March, CropXR-Potato commenced its quest to obtain knowledge on the resilience of potatoes. During the festive launch of the program all those who are part of this program gathered. The day also marked the official start of newly appointed PhD candidates, post-docs, and Universities of Applied Sciences students. CropXR warmly welcomed everybody. Nutritious &
Deliflor Chrysanten is an ornamental breeding company in Westland. It is one of the CropXR industrial partners. Recently, the company opened its doors to give a couple of CropXR colleagues a tour of their facilities. This proved to be insightful. Moreover, it strengthened the ties within the CropXR community. About DeliflorDeliflor Chrystanten is a world
In this series, we introduce you to the people behind CropXR. Who are they, what do they do, and why are they passionate about their work for CropXR? Name: Atoesa Farokhi What is your CropXR role?Coordinator CropXR education. Can you describe this role in a nutshell? My role relates to education, life-long-learning and community building.
In this series, we introduce you to the people behind CropXR. Who are they, what do they do, and why are they passionate about their work for CropXR? Name: Aike Post What is your CropXR role? I am a partner open to share knowledge on chrysanthemum breeding, growing and genetic resources. Can you describe this role
In this series, we introduce you to the people behind CropXR. Who are they, what do they do, and why are they passionate about their work for CropXR? Name: Roel Musch What is your CropXR role?I will contribute to CropXR by sharing genetic resources and knowledge about chrysanthemum genetics. Can you decribe this role in a
On February 29th, 2024, wearing a pair of green rain boots, Marten van den Berg, DG-Agro at the Dutch Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food quality, officially (and literally) kicked off the activities of CropXR. Passion With over two hundred CropXR partners, participants and outside stakeholders attending in theFabrique in Utrecht (Netherlands), an array of
FFAR awards €5 million to CropXR research The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR), an American organisation dedicated to funding bold research addressing big food and agriculture challenges through public-private partnerships, has awarded €5 million to CropXR’s 10-year research programme into ‘smart breeding’ methods for more resilient crops. FFAR’s funds will support a research programme
CropXR launched, NWO contributing 15 million euros New institute to develop ‘smart breeding’ method for more resilient, sustainable and climate-adaptive agriculture The Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) will contribute 15 million euros to a CropXR research programme into ‘smart breeding’ of more resilient crops. NWO’s grant marks the start of the new Dutch institute,
CropXR appoints Board of Directors CropXR, a public-private collaborative institute dedicated to developing more resilient plants with innovative ‘smart breeding’ methods, has announced the appointment of the new Institute’s Board of Directors. The Board of Directors will manage the activities of CropXR on a daily basis, as well as appoint and oversee supporting staff. The