All Research & Development articles – Page 138
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ArticleGrower trials Halloween ‘pumpkinsteins’
Foxes Farm Produce’s Guy and Emily French have attached spooky face moulds to pumpkins ahead of Halloween
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ArticleBiopesticides set to "overtake chemicals"
Number of biopesticides available in Europe forecast to overtake chemicals within ten years, says former EU adviser on IPM
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ArticleResearch offers hope in fight against SWD
A new AHDB-funded research project on SWD fruit fly could spark optimism among growers
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ArticleTomato suppliers reap benefits of switching to LED
APS Salads and Flavour Fresh have cut energy costs and boosted yields after switching to a 100 per cent LED system
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ArticleSyngenta, Rijk Zwaan sign cross-licensing agreement
Leading seed and breeding companies have announced an agreement to share their innovative biological material in a move that will benefit growers
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ArticleElsoms Seeds gears up for open days
Seed specialist is preparing to showcase its new species, varieties and chemical treatments
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Article'Digital future' for farming
Digitalisation, insects and 3D food printing will shape tomorrow’s industry according to a presentation at GlobalGAP Summit
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ArticleUK-Chinese plant research facility to open
John Innes Centre has partnered with the Chinese Academy of Sciences to create a new centre of excellence
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ArticlePost-Brexit labour shortage will change face of industry
A shortage of overseas labour post-Brexit could prompt more investment in automation as structure of UK agriculture shifts
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ArticlePromotion and new appointment at Sakata UK
Chris Marrow has joined as territory manager following Dave Samuels’ promotion to European product management role
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ArticleGlasgow wholesale market goes green
Scotland’s biggest fruit and veg market is introducing wide-ranging measures to minimise its environmental impact and save money
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ArticleSA stonefruit convinces the consumer
Fred Meintjes reports on why there is optimism that South Africa is entering the new season in a stronger position
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ArticlePomanjou Group evolves into Innatis
The French apple group’s recent growth has encouraged it to update its identity to reflect its core values of innovation, nature and tradition
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ArticleBayer defends Monsanto deal
Bayer has argued that its mooted acquisition of Monsanto will create a “global leader in agriculture" and will not fall foul of the competition authorities
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ArticleElsoms and Warwick Uni fight crop diseases
Elsoms Seeds and Warwick University have joined forces to investigate diseases in swede and herbs
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ArticleGrowing pains at New Covent Garden
With work well under way on the revamped New Covent Garden Market, the market authority is trying to minimise disruption to its tenants, but some are still concerned
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ArticleSyngenta and Rijk Zwaan sign veg deal
Cross-licensing agreement on native traits in vegetables allows companies to bring improved varieties to market
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ArticleDevice gauges apple ripeness
A new handheld gadget may finally put an end to the maturity lottery, assessing the ripeness of fruit by estimating the chlorophyll content in the skin
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Affordability crucial, says Lancet
A study by UK journal the Lancet has shown the correlation between average income and average consumption of fruit and vegetables, with most failing to achieve the minimum
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ArticleBayer continues crop science commitment
Despite a "difficult business environment", the group will continue to invest in sustainable agricultural solutions