All Research & Development articles
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NewsUber Eats to deliver meals by robot in two UK cities
Partnership with Starship will see AI robot deliveries in Sheffield and Leeds begin this winter, with a European and US rollout set to follow
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NewsMetagen develops DNA-based diagnostic test in battle against SLB
Biotechnology company also seeks to research stemphylium leaf blight fungicide resistance
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CommentComment: Why growing Australian horticulture to $21bn by 2030 is essential
Hort Innovation CEO Brett Fifield calls out productivity, increased consumption and expanded export programmes as key to Australia’s industry growth
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NewsRMIT launches research hub to unlock protected cropping potential
Five-year programme to develop solutions in renewable energy, plant quality enhancement and intelligent greenhouse monitoring and analysis
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NewsStart-ups invited to apply for regen farm ‘match-making’ scheme
Pitch Up! scheme positions farms as business incubators with new food or rural business start-ups invited to apply for innovative circular economy tenancies
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NewsAutumn budget is ‘last chance’ to support growers, MPs warn
A cross-party group of MPs have written to Defra warning that closing the UK Fruit and Veg Aid Scheme and PO funding without a replacement on 31 Dec will cause some growers to ‘shut up shop’
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NewsTiernaneill Mushrooms hails ‘major step forward’ for sustainable cultivation
Irish grower sees peat-free substrate as solution as industry transitions away from peat casing, set to be phased out by 2030
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NewsArgentina has high hopes for new, long-life nectarine variety
Creator Inta said Pionero Inta is capable of withstanding long sea voyages without losing quality
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NewsInvestors back ‘wearables for plants’ pioneer
Swiss agtech company secures new investment to accelerate commercial scaling of its AI-enhanced plant monitoring technology
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NewsEnza Zaden launches ‘future-proof’ tomato
Vegetable breeder unveils variety developed for large cluster segment, offering high yields and strong disease resistance
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NewsSyngenta clarifies ToBRFV resistance definitions
Syngenta has moved to clarify how high resistance and intermediate resistance levels are scientifically defined in the ongoing battle against Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus, highlighting the lack of standardised legal criteria across the industry
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AnalysisIs the divide in the tomato market destined to widen?
Faced with new challenges, some foresee the increasing commoditisation of fresh tomatoes, despite continued success for premium varieties
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NewsScientists develop hormone-free method for plant regeneration
Researchers at Wageningen University have developed a revolutionary method that enables plant cells to regenerate into complete plants without added hormones, potentially transforming plant breeding by making the process faster, cheaper and applicable to previously difficult crops
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NewsUniversity of Minnesota launches grower-focused fruit licensing model
The University of Minnesota has launched Superior Fruit Innovations, a new licensing model designed to bring premium apple and grape varieties to direct-market growers of all sizes for the first time
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NewsGB Potatoes launches national survey to assess scale and health of industry
Research will build picture of business confidence and production levels, helping shape investment decisions, market development and productivity improvements
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NewsCamposol opens new biofactory for blueberry plant production
Peruvian agribusiness giant Camposol has opened a new 2,000m2 biofactory at its Chao facility in Virú, with capacity to produce up to 5mn blueberry plants annually using advanced biotechnology
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FeaturesProminent at 30: tomato innovation for a sustainable future
Dutch cooperative Growers United celebrates three decades of tomato brand that embraces innovation, sustainability and changing consumer demands
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NewsFruit Logistica 2026 – precision horticulture in focus at Frutic Science Symposium
With the overarching theme of ’Science for Sustainable Fruit Production’, sessions will highlight new research in robotics, imaging and postharvest technologies that are driving smarter horticulture
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NewsFresh Union launches cold-pressed juice brand
New Covent Garden foodservice supplier says juice launch comes amid growing demand for fresh, locally made options
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NewsYuksel Seeds showcases ToBRFV-resistant tomatoes at Fruitnet Tomato Congress
International seed company Yuksel Seeds participated for the third consecutive year in the Fruitnet Tomato Congress, showcasing its extensive portfolio of ToBRFV-resistant tomato varieties at the Málaga event