All Research & Development articles – Page 132
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ArticleAldi and Lidl plan rapid store expansion
Both retailers plan to exceed 1,000 branches in next few years but some doubt sustainability of discount model amid falling profits
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ArticleCracking the cocktail category
Johan Vis of Rijk Zwaan outlines why the Dutch group’s Brioso RZ variety is ideally suited to what is a competitive tomato marketplace
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ArticleNIAB EMR on the hunt for new research students
Horticultural research institute opens applications for six PhDs on research topics ranging from fruit flies to genotyping
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ArticleBlue Whale lays out future strategy
The French topfruit and kiwifruit exporter has communicated its future strategy, including the development of new varieties, organics and the zero-residue label
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ArticleAviko launches ‘hotter, crunchier’ new fries
Chips cook in just three minutes and stay hot and crunchy for longer than other varieties, potato processor says
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ArticleHoverflies offer ‘dual benefit to strawberry growers’
New research by NIAB EMR shows that insect eats aphids as well as pollinating strawberry plants, helping to boost yields
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ArticleOld teach young in organic growing project
Campaign will see parents and grandparents teaching children to grow herbs in bid to boost food knowledge and health
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ArticleBayer outlines bee neonics study
Bayer, Exeter University and Rothamsted Research identify enzymes in bees that determine sensitivity to neonicotinoids
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ArticleSouth Africa rediscovers apple heritage
Trees made from cuttings of first apple tree recorded in South Africa have been returned to the country
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ArticleNew facility to grow year-round lettuce
Two British companies are pairing up to create an "innovative" hydroponics facility which will increase shelf life for UK consumers
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ArticlePoliticising the strawberry
A Japanese Olympic curler’s comment on a South Korean-grown strawberry has caused a multinational dispute
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Article"AI answer to replenishment problems"
Responding to Morrisons' plans to expand their hyper-local produce, German tech company boss says they need AI to help with stock
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ArticleLincolnshire farm joins AHDB info exchange
RJ and AE Godfrey's mixed arable farm will serve as a hub for farmer-to-farmer learning in the north
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ArticleFood waste often “very logical” study says
A US study of consumer waste habits suggests people often throw away food based on rational decisions
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ArticlePlant and Food in Miro JV
Government-owned science institute joins with Māori-owned firm Miro Limited to breed unique berry varieties
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ArticleCertis launches new powdery mildew control
Bio-fungicide to be welcomed by growers given limited number of control options against troublesome disease
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ArticlePFR and Autogrow sign MoU
Agreement focused on developing protocols that boost the production of perennial fruits
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ArticleExperts call for urgent action on soil health
Campaigners and stakeholders call for more detail on government’s soil health pledge at parliamentary debate
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ArticleBayer reaches new transparency levels
Bayer moves its transparency initiative into the next phase by offering in-depth safety studies via its platform
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ArticleBayer-Monsanto deal rests on BASF
Bayer is prepared to sell its vegetable seed business to BASF to smooth over its proposed merger with Monsanto, in the face of opposition from US farmers