All Research & Development articles
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PodcastsFruitbox 95 · Sir Charles Godfray, Oxford University
Chris and Sir Charles discuss what population growth and climate change mean for the global food system
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Nuffield to host ‘super conference’
Nearly 40 scholars to present their findings in November following years of Covid disruption
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Tevel partners with Unifrutti
Unifrutti introduces fruit-picking flying autonomous robots to its Chilean operations
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IBERS research centre joins LEAF Network
Welsh institute with a focus on food security becomes LEAF Innovation Centre to help the organisation develop more sustainable farming methods
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Souped-up broccoli bowls over researchers
Production of Smarter Food’s nutritionally enhanced broccoli GRextra is ramping up after new research shows its soup helps prevent type-2 diabetes
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Great potential for Vietnam exports
Modernising production methods and managing growth of China market among key issues for Vietnam’s fresh fruit exports, hear attendees at Asia Fruit Logistica seminar
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New insect monitors listen out for bee activity in UK apple orchards
Insect tracking tech rolled out on three Kent apple orchards, providing real-time data on precious pollinator activity
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Agrofresh expands offering in Brazil
Post-harvest freshness solutions specialist has SmartFresh InBox solution approved in Brazil
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Tickets on sale for Asia Fruit Logistica
Visitors can buy their tickets online now to save up to 40 per cent and beat the queues in Hong Kong
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Dutch Greenhouse Delta Indian trade mission a success
Successful HortiRoad2India trade mission strengthens relations and explores high-tech collaborations in Indian horticulture
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Dimbleby welcomes renewed government support for farmers
Government is trying to rebuild confidence after “car-crash” policy announcements, says Leon co-founder, reiterating his call for a tax to fund universal free school meals
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British Berry Growers sets up R&D board
The industry body establishes a research and development board to drive sustainability and efficiency
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Universities join forces to boost ag research
New research strategy sets out steps universities are making to tie up research and make practical difference to agriculture
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Bayer strengthens ToBRFV resistance research
The company’s new Dutch quarantine facility improves testing and enables solid resistancy claims
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Global food system faces 'major but solvable challenges'
Population biologist Sir Charles Godfray used this year’s City Food & Drink Lecture to share his optimism on feeding a global population of 10 billion and to argue for ‘sustainable intensification’ in Britain
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Syngenta unveils ‘ToBRFV Resistant’ seal at Global Tomato Congress
New label signals rugose resistance in tomatoes sold all around the world
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Innovation breeds success for Semillas Fitó
The Barcelona-based company outlines its formula for bringing profitable new varieties to market
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New genetically modified banana to tackle TR4
Australian-developed genetically modified cavendish banana submitted for regulatory approval
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Limoneira partners with Apeel
Citrus heavyweight enters into exclusive licensing relationship with Apeel to improve quality and extend the shelf-life of its lemons
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Australian fruit could hold key to citrus greening answer
A genome map of a native lime could pave the way for the development of disease-resistant citrus varieties
