All Research & Development articles – Page 149
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ArticleSoil organic matter in the spotlight
The AHDB’s GREATsoils project has helped growers trial new ways of assessing and improving soil organic matter
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ArticleSri Lanka invests in modernising ag
The World Bank has lent Sri Lank US$125m to modernise its agriculture sector
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ArticleMonsanto takeover 'could help smaller firms'
Bayer’s takeover bid for Monsanto has sparked concerns about competition and product choice, but some are hopeful it could work in smaller seed companies’ favour
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ArticleRijk Zwaan develops African aubergines
After a decade of development, the vegetable seed group is now selling the first seeds on a commercial basis
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ArticleVacancy for potato sector board chair
The AHDB is recruiting for a new board member who will also chair the potato sector board and help shape strategy
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ArticleNew coating extends shelf life
Californian company claims to have developed natural, sustainable and scalable way to preserve harvested produce
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ArticleRijk Zwaan UK hires account manager
Former ADAS horticultural pathologist Sarah Mayne joins Rijk Zwaan UK as account manager for glasshouse crops
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ArticleBrassica sector wins new £4.4m research project
A new project funded by the BBSRC will look at how brassica crops react to the environment and aim to reduce crop losses
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ArticleAussie melon levy introduced
A new research and development levy for Australia’s melon growers aims to strengthen the industry
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ArticleCucumbers key for Hazera
Seed company Hazera is branching out from a focus on mini cucumbers to explore further opportunities in the category
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ArticleGlyphosate herbicides linked to fatty liver disease
New research published in prestigious science journal links herbicides such as Roundup to non alcoholic fatty liver disease
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ArticleRare fossilised fruit found in Patagonia
The physalis-type fruit, complete with intact skin, proves that this type of plant dates back much further than previously thought
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ArticleSyngenta turns to NRGene for breeding aid
Seed specialist will utilise GenoMagic technology to help accelerate trait discovery and breeding
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ArticleResearch aims to boost Scottish blues production
Scottish government is funding research to develop blueberry plants that are better suited to country’s soil and climate
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ArticleIP firm wins £30k grant to aid global distribution
Global Plant Genetics to use Innovate UK funding to set up international network of berry and asparagus breeders
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ArticleNorthern Irish veg grower awarded MBE
Willowbrook Foods founder and MD John McCann has been awarded an MBE for services to Northern Ireland's food industry
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ArticleAHDB Potatoes chair to step down
Fiona Fell will step down when her term in office comes to an end in March 2017 while a search for her successor has begun
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ArticleFarmcare hires former Produce World manager
Guy Thallon has joined produce supplier in newly-created role of science manager to link R&D to commercial production
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ArticleRetailer loyalty falls as shoppers hunt Christmas deals
Shopper loyalty decreases during festive period, particularly among female customers, according to new research
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ArticleWhole Foods predicts 2017 purple food trend
US-based retailer forecasts wellness tonics, products from by-products and purple foods as top food trends for the New Year