All Research & Development articles – Page 111
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ArticleRegal'in launch new white flat nectarine
The new variety will reach commercial production in 2020 after the formal unveiling of certified producers at medFEL
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ArticleGrower brings baby kale to Greece
Salad producer Vezyroglou Farm is first to grow the baby leaf in the country, looking to tap into growing demand for superfoods
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ArticleThe precise approach
As we settle into the age of ‘big data’, precision farming is offering lots of new opportunities to improve yields and use less fertilisers, pesticides and water. Fred Searle looks at some of the machinery that makes this possible
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ArticleThe future starts here
It is crucial to continue researching new and developing existing cultivars, and this where South Africa's Provar and Sapo come to the fore
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ArticleUp close: new bio-weapon against fruit fly
The small wasp breed Trichopria drosophila can help fruit growers combat one of the world's biggest crop destroyers
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ArticleBiobest launches Moroccan facility
Biological pest control group splashes out €1.2m on new vertical farming facility
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ArticleG’s revamps UK radish hub
New washing and grading lines ready for start of UK season as G’s modernises to keep pace with growing demand
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ArticleReport calls for £10m a year to protect England’s soils
New farming rules and enforcement needed urgently to halt soil erosion and water pollution and ensure soils stay productive
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ArticleWet weather delays veg plantings
Difficult conditions have delayed the season for carrots, beetroot and purple sprouting broccoli, as higher prices drive value sales growth
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ArticleSainsbury’s trials electric bike deliveries
Retailer tests grocery delivery by 'electric cargo bike' in effort to make deliveries faster, more efficient and more environmentally friendly
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ArticleAustralia looks to implement systems approach
A$5m dedicated to development project, which could open up market opportunities domestically and internationally
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IGD getting kids into food
The food and retail experts are celebrating 25,000 children receiving industry advice by expanding their education initiative
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AnalysisCould 3D printing boost fruit and veg?
Natural Machines co-founder claims technology is here now to offer creative ways to get people eating more fresh
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ArticleNew monitoring scheme for diamondback moth
Initiative will allow UK brassica growers to share findings, forecast infestations and make informed pest control decisions
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ArticleDiscovery of "gambling" plants could boost yield
New breakthroughs in understanding the germination of cress could lead to more uniform and predictable crops
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ArticleExciting raspberry varieties emerge from AHBD trials
New raspberries have advantages over established Tulameen and Octavia varieties, according to research body
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ArticleNew record for world's hottest chilli
The Carolina Reaper retained pole position following confirmation by Guinness, but may be knocked off its perch later this year
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Article'Chlorate club' targets input reduction
Campden BRI is recruiting members from across the sector to take part in a new project looking at reducing chlorate levels
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ArticleMercabarna signs up to Bullipedia initiative
Wholesale market to collaborate on project to further understanding of food and ingredients
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ArticleNewstairs announces new stonefruit varieties
AG Thames breeder launches new early season peaches and nectarines