All Research & Development articles – Page 189
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ArticleUK faces pressure on pesticides
A new report has urged the UK government to drop its opposition to the EU's proposed ban on neonicotinoids to protect bees
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ArticleUniveg Katopé signs cherry plum deal
Fruit that delivers best qualities of both plums and dark cherries will be available in UK stores from January 2014
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Fruit linked to asthma reduction
Consumption of three or more portions of fruit per week could temper severity of asthma and allergies, says new research
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AnalysisNew cherries split opinions
Split-free varieties developed in New Zealand and Canada raise concerns about market prices
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ArticleResearch facility opens in Guatemala
New centre aims to foster sustainable and innovative greenhouse production across Latin America
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ArticleJapan pioneers new farming methods
Agriculture industry attempts to resurrect domestic produce market with indoor growing facility
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ArticleUrban agriculture hits new heights
A week after the conclusion of the second Urban Agriculture Summit in Sweden, the Staay Food Group won the Fruit Logistica Innovation Award for its City Farming concept. Is the industry now ready to embrace transformative solutions to the world’s food supply problem?
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ArticlePsa disease traced to China
Study published in scientific journal Plos One maps bacteria genome to confirm its origins in China
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ArticleHeliospectra lights up plant science
Swedish tech firm unveils LED system to optimise lighting for plant growth
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ArticleSummerfruit plants new yellow kiwifruit
Company reveals it has obtained licence for new variety of yellow-fleshed kiwifruit developed in Italy
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ArticleMonsanto inks vegetable agreement in Punjab
Agreement intended to promote agricultural productivity and benefit local farmers
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ArticleKazakhstani wasps introduced in New Zealand
After four years of research, the wasp has been released to protect the region’s orchards from codling moth
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ArticleSecond Psa symposium planned
Growers and scientists alike will gather in New Zealand to discuss research and plot the next steps for the kiwifruit industry
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ArticleCity Farming wins FLIA 2013
Netherlands-based firm's custom greenhouses with LED lighting take top prize at Fruit Logistica
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ArticleBoost in Washington for stonefruit
Vote by growers sees approval to double research assessments, Washington State University has reported
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ArticlePsa cure shelved in New Zealand
A possible cure for the bacterial vine disease Psa has been put on hold until it is given provisional research approval
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ArticleAsia offers import potential
New study highlights apple, pear, cherry and kiwifruit import potential in South East Asian markets
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Searching for sustainable solutions
Food Tank will try to fix the world's "broken" food system, alleviating hunger and obesity at the same time
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ArticleSweden hosts Urban Agriculture Summit
Linköping puts itself on fresh produce map with three-day event covering long-term improvements to global food supply
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ArticleFruitmasters unveils new pear variety
Company's European alliance EFC set to develop marketing strategy for new club variety over coming months