In February 2026, HelEx Work Package 1.3 was presented to students at an agricultural college during an INRAE-hosted visit. These events introduce young people to the scientific work behind the farming sector and contribute to building bridges between research and agricultural education.
Nicolas Langlade (INRAE) explained HelEx’s genetic approach in accessible terms, showing how wild sunflower diversity, field trials and genomic tools all contribute to developing varieties adapted to climate change and supportive of biodiversity.
For HelEx, reaching students at agricultural colleges is an investment in the long term: tomorrow’s farmers and advisors are being trained today, and their understanding of projects like HelEx will shape how such innovations are taken up on European farms.
