All Research & Development articles – Page 17
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NewsAvemoy expands Hortiscan systems to Netherlands
The Klagenfurt University spin-off is deploying its AI-powered drone monitoring systems to Dutch greenhouse operators
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PromotionItalian grapes in focus as Fruitnet event returns
New and better varieties remain key priority for entire sector as market makes even tougher demands on suppliers
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NewsRijk Zwaan ranks highly in Dutch R&D Top 50
The Dutch breeding company invests 30 per cent of its annual turnover in R&D, focusing on biotechnology, genomics and disease resistance
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NewsKiwi Passion unveils new yellow kiwifruit
Consortium says addition of ‘robust’ variety makes it the only group that can produce kiwifruit at scale in both northern and southern Europe
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NewsEurosemillas wins innovation award
The first edition of the Agri-Food Sector Awards praises the company’s pioneering work in produce and flowers
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NewsQueensland fresh produce pumps $6bn into the economy, new report finds
Sector also supports almost 45,000 jobs across the state
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VideoVideo: How will AI shape the future of fresh produce?
AI is transforming how fruit and vegetables are bred, grown, distributed and marketed. But where will the technology have the greatest potential impact?
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NewsIfoam urges rethink after EU proposal on NGTs
Organics group warns EU’s legislative proposal on New Genomic Techniques risks jeopardising future of European farming and consumers’ freedom of choice
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NewsLandmark EU ruling clears path for gene edited fruit and vegetables
Deal between the Council of the EU and European Parliament sets out plan to regulate new genomic techniques in same manner as conventional breeding methods
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NewsBiotalys wins regulatory approval for Evoca biofungicide
US registration of Evoca marks a significant milestone, according to Biotalys, as it is the first protein-based biofungicide of its kind to be approved by the EPA
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AnalysisAnalysis: Health will become ‘a lifestyle aim’
Healthy lifestyles, affordability and leadership on sustainabilty among key 2026 trends forecast for UK shoppers and grocery retail, according to IGD
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NewsEcuador opens first phytosanitary centre exclusively for dragon fruit
The new facility in Palora will fuel production and exports of the fruit
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NewsUber Eats to deliver meals by robot in two UK cities
Partnership with Starship will see AI robot deliveries in Sheffield and Leeds begin this winter, with a European and US rollout set to follow
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NewsMetagen develops DNA-based diagnostic test in battle against SLB
Biotechnology company also seeks to research stemphylium leaf blight fungicide resistance
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CommentComment: Why growing Australian horticulture to $21bn by 2030 is essential
Hort Innovation CEO Brett Fifield calls out productivity, increased consumption and expanded export programmes as key to Australia’s industry growth
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NewsRMIT launches research hub to unlock protected cropping potential
Five-year programme to develop solutions in renewable energy, plant quality enhancement and intelligent greenhouse monitoring and analysis
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NewsStart-ups invited to apply for regen farm ‘match-making’ scheme
Pitch Up! scheme positions farms as business incubators with new food or rural business start-ups invited to apply for innovative circular economy tenancies
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NewsAutumn budget is ‘last chance’ to support growers, MPs warn
A cross-party group of MPs have written to Defra warning that closing the UK Fruit and Veg Aid Scheme and PO funding without a replacement on 31 Dec will cause some growers to ‘shut up shop’
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NewsTiernaneill Mushrooms hails ‘major step forward’ for sustainable cultivation
Irish grower sees peat-free substrate as solution as industry transitions away from peat casing, set to be phased out by 2030
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NewsArgentina has high hopes for new, long-life nectarine variety
Creator Inta said Pionero Inta is capable of withstanding long sea voyages without losing quality