Precision breeding companies use genomic data and targeted biological technologies to develop improved traits in crops, livestock and other agricultural organisms. These approaches can accelerate breeding programmes and support more productive, resilient and sustainable food systems.
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Browse 20 UK precision breeding companies below.
World's oldest agricultural research institute studying sustainable farming systems
Rothamsted Research is an agricultural research institute studying crops, soils and sustainable farming systems from gene to field. The institute's work spans crop genetics, gene…
Aquaculture genetics services and genomic selective breeding programmes
Xelect is a Scottish genetic services company providing selective breeding programme management and genomic analysis for aquaculture producers worldwide. The company manages over…
Global crop protection, seed and digital agriculture solutions provider
Corteva Agriscience UK is the British operating subsidiary of Corteva, Inc., a global agriculture company formed from the DuPont Pioneer, Dow AgroSciences and DuPont Crop…
BBSRC-funded national institute for animal biosciences research
The Roslin Institute is a BBSRC-funded national institute for animal biosciences research, part of the University of Edinburgh's Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies.…
Gene editing platform for disease-resistant, climate-resilient tropical crops
Tropic Biosciences is an agricultural biotechnology company developing gene-edited varieties of tropical crops, including banana, coffee, and rice, with a focus on disease…
AI platform predicting complex crop and livestock traits from RNA-Seq data
TraitSeq is an agri-biotech company providing an AI-based platform that predicts complex phenotypic traits in crops and livestock using RNA sequencing data and bespoke machine…
Genetically engineered insects for sustainable pest and disease vector control
Flyttr is an Oxfordshire-based biotechnology company developing biological solutions for sustainable pest management. Its core technology uses genetically engineered insects…
Selective breeding of Black Soldier Fly for insect farming
Beta Bugs is an insect genetics company that develops and supplies genetically selected Black Soldier Fly breeds to insect farmers. Using multi-trait selective breeding and…
Global crop protection and seeds R&D and manufacturing hub
Syngenta is an agricultural science company developing crop protection products and seeds for farmers worldwide. Its UK operations include Jealott's Hill, the company's largest…
AI-guided CRISPR platform developing precision-bred crop varieties
Phytoform Labs is a plant biotechnology company combining artificial intelligence and CRISPR-Cas gene editing to accelerate the development of novel crop traits. Its platform…
International centre of excellence in plant science and microbiology
The John Innes Centre is a research institute conducting fundamental, strategic and applied research in plant science and microbiology. The centre studies plant and microbial…
Interdisciplinary research institute for land, crops and natural resources
The James Hutton Institute is a research institute studying land, crops, water and natural resources. Its work spans crop science, soils, land use and environmental research,…