All Research & Development articles – Page 135
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ArticleNZ$18.4m boost to biosecurity
The New Zealand government has announced a NZ$18.4m (US$12.91m) boost to biosecurity systems over four years as part of its 2017 budget
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ArticleLess than half of teens ‘eat fruit and veg daily’
Only 40 per cent of teenagers in England eat fresh produce every day, according to WHO, but this is slightly higher than European average
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ArticleBayWa enters space race to boost yields
German conglomerate partners with European Space Agency to advance satellite monitoring of its production
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ArticleClimate change 'to slash value of European farmland'
EU-funded study on how climate change affects farm productivity predicts huge economic losses by 2100, with southern Europe hardest hit
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ArticleZespri working to get red right
Kiwifruit marketer developing a red cultivar that will meet its production and quality standards
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ArticleBattling the potato myth
Potatoes South Australia has worked with the University of Adelaide to research why consumers are eating fewer potatoes
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ArticleNew research programme to help tackle SWD
A new research programme funded by the AHDB will help design a year-round control strategy for SWD fruit fly
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ArticleLinkfresh appoints customer success director
Experienced IT manager brought on board in newly created role to improve customer experience at supply chain software provider
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ArticleAPS toms produce enough power for a Sandwich
APS Salads supplies national grid with enough electricity through sustainable growing techniques to power Kent town
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ArticleRosemary linked to better memory
New research has found older people had “significantly enhanced” memory after spending time in a room scented with rosemary
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ArticleLargest automated farm to open in Japan
Japanese group Spread has announced it’s opening the world’s largest automated vertical farm, Techno Farm Keihanna
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ArticleElsoms makes canker breakthrough
Seed breeder has sponsored new research that has established how to develop canker-resistant parsnip varieties
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ArticleUF develops 'more resistant' mandarin
Sugar Belle mandarin hybrid seems more able to fend off the threat of citrus greening disease
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ArticleSize matters in tomatoes
As demand grows for speciality tomatoes, producers are focusing on smaller cocktail varieties and a mix of different colours
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Article£3.5m science boost for Abertay students
University invests in suite of labs that will provide a platform for learning and pilot food manufacture schemes
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ArticleAustralia moves to safeguard banana production
Research programme looks to combat pest and disease threats while maintaining supply
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ArticleHazera opens tomato demo
Company invites growers, retailers and traders to taste and explore at its new demonstration center
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ArticleEustice approves GM potato trial
Farming minister George Eustice has approved a four-year trial on GM potatoes at The Sainsbury Laboratory in Norwich
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ArticleBlue Whale to extend organic apple range
French apple giant to invest in specific organic varieties and convert Ariane variety for organic production as demand rises
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ArticleMercabarna unveils food trends study
The new report reflects growing concerns about health the environment among Spanish consumers