All Research & Development articles – Page 187
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Article'Super-chip' will detect crop viruses
New biochip simultaneously checks for three viruses found in bananas and five in potatoes, saving time and money
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ArticleTomato grower sees the light
Investment in LED system will allow Worcestershire company to produce the fruit all-year-round
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ArticleZayintec eyes cucumber success
Spanish group's Banglas F1 white cucumber has attracted interest in Europe during testing
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ArticleLandfill food waste banned by 2020
Firms across food supply chain 'must' adopt new waste hierarchy model as part of ‘roadmap to zero food waste to landfill'
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ArticleCake to mark production milestone
Bayer CropScience tomato grower set to announce latest product's official name later this month
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ArticleNew move against fruit fly
South Australian premier announces new breeding facility to protect state’s fruit fly free status
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ArticlePotatoes 'among most wasted foods'
Daily staples including potatoes, bread and milk are among the most wasted foods in the UK
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Article'Critical' green tech hub bid unveiled
Hadlow College officially announces plans for 'world-class' green technology centre integrated with educational provision
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ArticleSustainable farming a 'significant opportunity'
Speakers at LEAF event highlight cost benefits to farmers who embrace new markets in sustainable agriculture
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ArticleFarming could slow global warming
Report says conservation tillage and agroforestry are practices that may help meet global carbon dioxide targets
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ArticleBroccoli makes a 'super sunscreen'
New research shows when rubbed directly into skin broccoli 'reduces' chance of a person developing skin cancer
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ArticleGrocery shoppers left feeling ineffectual
Just 42 per cent of consumers questioned by IGD felt empowered to make a difference to the environment
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ArticleIceberg tops lettuce survey
A survey on salad-buying habits finds "clear desire" among consumers for small-leaved lettuce
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ArticleBCPC attacks study as ‘irresponsible’
A study published in The Sunday Times that links declining amphibian numbers to pesticides has come under fire from industry
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ArticleChina lays out reform agenda
State council body proposes substantial reforms covering issues including land ownership and currency
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ArticleReport rubbishes EFSA citrus claims
Leading authorities on citrus black spot suggest disease poses no threat to EU's own production
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ArticleAuthorised mango exports to commence
Cambodia eyes share of Asian mango market thanks to US$2m investment in processing facility
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ArticleHealth study flags costs of obesity
New Department of Health data supports talk at Fruit Show which highlighted economic impact of childhood obesity
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ArticleFresh study claims neonics harm bees
Experiment suggests exposure to neonicotinoids makes the insects more susceptible to attack by a 'deformed wing virus'
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ArticleGrowers planted less this year
Trade body says growers have been ‘cautious’ after new Defra figures show land area for commercial production is down