All Research & Development articles
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NewsRibena owner invests nearly £1mn in JHI blackcurrant programme
Project aims to find varieties that can withstand changing climate conditions
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NewsSerbia and Romania lead blueberry charge
Southeast Europe is emerging as a powerhouse in premium blueberry production, with increasing professionalisation and technological development helping to deliver consistently high quality
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NewsSpotlight on nitrogen pollution grows
New report by House of Lords finds nitrogen pollution impact to be ‘dangerous and deadly’ as inefficient use brings high costs to farmers and the environment
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NewsFutureco Bioscience expands accreditation for agri-input analysis
ISO 17025 accreditation now includes certified methods for organic carbon quantification in fertilizers and viable spore counting in fungal-based biopesticides
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NewsAustralian horticulture’s A$1bn annual productivity opportunity
New report details targeted action across four key areas which will accelerate productivity growth for Australian growers
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NewsFirst recipients of Queensland’s Community Bee Innovation Fund announced
The A$500,000 fund supports beekeeping and pollen-reliant industries safeguard against varroa mite
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NewsNew initiative to cultivate next generation of potato pros
Potato Industry Development Programme will help new entrants to gain comprehensive understanding of sector and build networks and collaborations
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VideoChilean cherry grower bids to stretch British season to 100 days
FGA Farming is using Chilean production systems and new varieties to extend supply as it scales up to become UK’s single biggest cherry grower
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NewsNew South Wales citrus researchers acquire new Maf Oceania grader
The Global Scan 7 will improve data collection and analysis projects undertaken at Dareton Primary Industries and Regional Development Institute
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NewsBreeder unveils UK’s first home-grown blueberry variety
After ten years of research, the James Hutton Institute has successfully developed Highland Charm, the UK’s first-ever domestically bred blueberry variety, which could transform the country’s soft fruit sector
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NewsFood security report exposes climate change risks for UK importers
Study urges suppliers to take action to avoid empty shelves, with half of UK fruit and veg imports facing severe climate threats by 2050
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NewsFall Creek and Sekoya celebrate Field + Forum in Meterik
Theme of this year’s event was how to bridge the gap between genetics and consumer demand
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NewsNew mushroom farm opens on distribution site
The seven-tonne capacity farm is set to open under new partnership between mushroom producer Urban Farm-It and logistics provider Oakland International
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NewsM&S launches seedless lemons
The launch in 200 M&S Food stores comes after a successful rollout in the retailer’s Food Halls and aims to remove consumer annoyance with lemon pips
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NewsMeet the experts at Asiafruit Knowledge Centre
High-profile speakers offer unrivalled mix of strategic insights and practical advice at Asia Fruit Logistica’s content hub
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FeaturesMasters in sustainability and quality: lessons from Portugal
Beanstalk Global’s visits to a range of major Portuguese fresh produce companies highlighted the importance of exceptional taste, robust environmental practices, and collaboration across the supply chain
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NewsEast Malling Trust to unveil new science strategy
Sir Peter Kendall will deliver keynote speech at free virtual event this Friday as hort research charity unveils new five-year plans for science and impact
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PromotionComing soon: FPJ Sustainability Special
FPJ’s Sustainability Special tackles the big questions and opportunities in climate change mitigation, supply resilience and the push for net zero
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NewsInnovation on show at Fruit Focus
Strawberry picking robots, vertical farms and policy debates were on the agenda at annual industry fruit show along with findings from pollination and growing media trials
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NewsPO steering group forms new trade body
Producer Organisations unite under new UK Fruit and Vegetable Association to call for replacement scheme to fund innovation and ensure parity across UK