All Research & Development articles – Page 147
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ArticleOkra breeding programme in the works
The Philippines Chamber of Commerce and Industries is developing an okra-breeding programme to capitalise on the growing Japanese market
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AnalysisCould nanotech revolutionise shelf life?
Trials suggest new natural plant extract could have a major role to play in delaying fruit ripening
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ArticleSouth Africa: new market trends in Europe
In the first of three reports from the Western Cape, Fruitnet looks at how changing demand is influencing fruit exports
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ArticleFresh produce projects receive agri-tech funding
Twenty-four innovative agri-tech initiatives have been awarded a share of £16 million in government backing
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ArticleSun World's bright future
David Marguleas, executive vice-president at Sun World International, talks about the latest developments in table grape breeding
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ArticlePollination focus of new fund
Horticulture Innovation Australia has established a pollination research investment fund to safeguard bee health and boost crop yields
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ArticleBritish cherries set for record volumes
British cherry volumes are expected to be up 22 per cent this year after new plantings in Hereford, Shropshire and Scotland
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ArticleEkland Marketing widens blackberry window
A new range of primocane varieties is set to extend production beyond the traditional summer window
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ArticleOnline registration for Aussie apple & pear exporters
The Australian government has granted A$117,810 to industry body Apple & Pear Australia to set up an online registration system for exporters
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ArticleFruit and veg 'make you happier', study reveals
New findings suggest that eating up to eight a day can improve psychological well-being
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ArticleRemain vigilant for Diamond Back Moth, growers told
Numbers have dipped slightly as first Diamond Back Moth infestation dies down but growers expect ‘worse to come’
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ArticleHort Innovation launches Asian Markets Fund
Grower-owned body Horticulture Innovation Australia has launched a multi-million dollar initiative to boost trade for Australian exporters
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ArticleTesco launches zesty new melon variety
Tesco is giving its melons a ‘tangy twist’ with a new Spanish variety of the fruit set to hit the UK this month
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ArticleOliver Watts joins Syngenta as brassica specialist
MDS and Harper Adams graduate has joined crop protection giant as crop specialist on seeds for cauliflowers and borecole
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ArticleAztec Fuji: South Africa's bright new hope
Growers in the country say they're excited about the future prospects for Stargrow's deeper-red Fuji apple cultivar
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ArticleCitrosol opens new R&D centre
The facility is equipped with a pilot plant enabling the company to carry out “real world” trials
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ArticleInterview: From rigs to riches
Dorota Szafalowicz tells Nina Pullman how she went from celery picker to head of procurement at produce giant G’s
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AnalysisOpinion: Uber and Amazon will transform supply chain
Tech companies such as Uber and Amazon are transforming the face of grocery retail, writes retail lawyer Dominic Watkins
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ArticlePOs set to lose £33m after Brexit
Sector will shrink and be swamped by 'cheaper imports' if PO funding is not replaced by government, trade body warns
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ArticleA$5m investment for fruit fly fight
The Australian government has granted Horticulture Innovation Australia a A$1.65m grant to strengthen its fight against fruit fly