All Research & Development articles – Page 12
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ArticleChina prepares for first domestic durian harvest
Durian trees planted on the island of Hainan ready for harvest with first fruit expected to hit the market in June
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Article B-hive’s big ideas
Dr Andrew Gill tells FPJ about some of B-hive’s agritech innovations to increase yields, improve quality, and reduce waste in potatoes and other crops
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ArticleBarfoots extends veg life with new FreshLock tech
New packaging pasteurises vegetables and locks in freshness to extent shelf life and help reduce food waste
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ArticleFairtrade Premium is ‘critical step’ towards living wage for banana workers
Certification scheme plays key role in supporting retailers to meet their recently announced living wage commitments, according to report by Fairtrade Foundation
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ArticleSarah Bradbury named IGD’s new CEO
Susan Barratt’s replacement has over 25 years’ experience in retail, most recently as group quality director at Tesco
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ArticleIG International secures rights to Desy apple
Leading Indian fresh produce company signs agreement with Italian breeder CIV to plant new apple variety
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ArticleCupla steps into the limelight
Cuna de Platero to host two open days for its Cupla blueberry variety
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ArticleZeus faces up to higher costs
Greece’s Zeus Kiwi says the past grape season would have been a great one in any average year, as its growers seek to adapt to a future of higher costs
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ArticleNFU launches horticultural growth strategy
Strategy sets out actions government should take to enable horticultural growth and deliver on Food Strategy pledge
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ArticleFrench president promises greater harmonisation
Emmanuel Macron heard about the big challenges facing French growers at the SIA exhibition, vowing to better coordinate national and EU actions concerning pesticides
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ArticleLooking up for Egyptian grapes
The depreciation of the Egyptian pound is exacerbating rising costs for Egyptian firms, but progress on new varieties is good news for Egypt, says Karim Fayed, operations manager at Fata Farms
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ArticleSNFL and Syngenta announce strategic partnership in China
New venture will focus on developing local production of SNFL’s table grape varieties
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ArticleIFG celebrates 20 years of Cotton Candy
Unique variety added a new flavour profile to the table grape category
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ArticleBASF to launch new ToBRFV-resistant tomato seed varieties
Some 25 new seed varieties are at pre-commercial phase with the aim of becoming available in 2023
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ArticleHigh tech future for Korea
Korean minister of agriculture, food and rural affairs outlines government plans to foster young farmers and accelerate technology take-up
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ArticleDaifressh boosts berry acreage in Poland and Morocco
The company is consolidating its berry production in both origins as its market presence continues to grow
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ArticleFruitMasters acquires rights to Wurtwinning apple
Limited volumes of the new variety, developed by Fresh Forward, will be available from next season
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ArticlePlanasa inaugurates R&D centre in Mexico
Facility will work on development of to new varieties of red fruits in Latin America and the US
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ArticleAHDB successor reveals new crop protection arrangements
Horticultural Crop Protection Ltd explains how funding for EAMUs and EAs will work as AHDB petitioners hit back at AHDB grant for the new company
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ArticleBritish Growers announces string of producer events
Calendar includes conferences on carrots, onions and herbs, as well as demo days for carrots, leeks and weeding