All Research & Development articles – Page 138
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ArticleEmployers 'fear' post-Brexit migration system
Migration Advisory Committee report highlights businesses' concerns, with fresh produce firms warning of price rises amid labour shortages
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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