All Research & Development articles – Page 160
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AnalysisOpinion: Agriculture is a culprit and victim of climate change
Climate change correspondent at agri-research centre Cirad, Emmanuel Torquebiau, reports from the Paris Climate Talks
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ArticleDiary of an AHDB Potatoes apprentice
Visiting branded potato giant McCain, meeting industry experts in storage and grading, and hearing from leading growers – Bryonie Cundy writes about life on the first-ever AHDB Potatoes Next Generation scheme
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ArticlePesticide exposure linked to poor lung function
Children who are exposed to organophosphate pesticides have similar lung capacities to passive smokers, new study finds
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ArticlePlant & Food awarded grant for kiwifruit research
Research body teams up with Zespri for study on managing blood glucose
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ArticleAgriculture has ‘unique role’ in climate change
Farming unions ask UK government to recognise crucial role of farming sector at Paris Climate Talks and outline list of key asks
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ArticleEast-West Seed rewards genetic research
Study into vegetable genetics valuable for development of crops less affected environmental extremes is recognised
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ArticleAsda to sell first UK-grown seedless table grapes
'Breakthrough' trial in Kent has yielded at least two successful seedless table grape varieties expected to be in stores in 2016
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ArticleAppleGenie grants growers their wish
Research project aims to develop tools to address bottlenecks and challenges currently impacting apple production
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ArticleHort Innovation AGM lacks growers
Australia ‘grower-owned’ horticulture body has held its first annual general meeting with vegetable processors and large agri-companies holding more voting rights than many growers
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ArticleGenetic modification trial to combat Medfly
Western Australian researchers are trialling new technology to combat Mediterranean fruit fly
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ArticleEden Project 'hot rocks' plan entails fresh produce plots
The Cornish visitor attraction is bidding for part of a £12 million EU fund awarded to Cornwall to build a geothermal plant
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ArticlePeru mulls cherry potential
Growers in the South American nation are looking to fill the supply window ahead of the Chilean season
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ArticleUF breeds 'more resistant' citrus
The University of Florida says that it has grown trees with an enhanced resistance to citrus greening disease
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ArticleMelon growers vote for R&D, biosecurity levy
Australia melon growers have voted in favour of a levy for biosecurity and research and development
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ArticleAgrovista chairman retires after 43 years
James Robertson joined the company in 1972 as a graduate trainee before working his way up to senior roles
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AnalysisOpinion: How to prepare for food security
Big data and GM could help the fresh produce industry face up to future challenges, says Cranfield University's Leon Terry
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ArticleAgroFresh in Plant & Food agreement
Two organisations establish a formal science, technology and business cooperation agreement
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ArticleHealthier breakfast 'helps kids perform better at school'
UK experts claim to have established a direct and positive link between students’ breakfast consumption and their educational attainment
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ArticleGlasshouse industry is lighting up
An Agri-Tech-funded project is creating LED lamps that can self-regulate light output according to the needs of a specific plant
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ArticleSNFL takes control of Vitis grape series
Breeding company secures acquisition of table grape varieties following liquidation of former joint venture Vitis Limited