All Research & Development articles – Page 190
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ArticlePesticide companies ‘should not’ fund bee research, says report
A review of the draft National Pollinator Strategy warns against industry-funded research, but praises public involvement in campaigns
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ArticleUK-grown grapes ready for retail
Produce giant Mack also involved in work to extend UK strawberry season and have the fruit available at Christmas
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ArticlePlans for major apple breeding scheme unveiled
Industry-led consortium involving Worldwide Fruit and East Malling Services will direct selection and trialling of new varieties
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ArticleSyngenta sales rise but net income sees slight fall
Crop protection firm posts half year results following late start to North American crop protection use
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ArticleIndia trialling seedless mangoes
Indian scientists have developed a seedless variety of mango
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ArticleHorticulture 'leader of tomorrow' named
Daniel Smith, who works for the James Hutton institute and S&A Produce UK recognised for his work
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ArticleFresh produce R&D wins £12m boost
New funding released by Defra will boost nine horticultural agri-tech projects support growth in agri-science sector
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ArticleNew UK raspberry variety unveiled
Glen Dee boasts a seven per cent yield increase compared to the popular Glen Ample variety
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ArticleReport points to pesticide presence
A new study has claimed that 84.2 per cent of fruits and berries in Norwegian stores contain pesticide residues
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ArticleFirst-ever study to look at courgette pollination
Cornish-based grower is the base for pioneering research on which insects could maximise ‘high-value’ courgette yields
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ArticleCarrots' capacity to stymie cancer growth put to test
University project will measure effects of eating carrot family veg on biomarkers for cancer and inflammatory diseases
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Article'Black apple' to hit shelves in 2016
Western Australian apple growers have developed a new dark-skinned variety of apple
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ArticleCash to be splashed on fruit protection
New £2.3m five-year programme of research launched by the HDC will focus on integrated pest management
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ArticleUK food industry ‘must change’ to remain secure
Retailers, growers and Defra must ‘meet impacts of climate change’ to ensure food security for future, according to major new report
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ArticleJoined at the HIP
Horticultural Innovation Partnership outlines plans for Supply Chain Group to bring greater collaboration and understanding
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ArticleIsrael to open agri-centres in India
Israel will open two centres of excellence in India's Bihar state, working with local scientists to improve agricultural productivity
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ArticleToshiba to enter the fresh produce trade
Electronics giant hopes 'ultra-clean' vegetable-growing venture will generate £1.8m in sales annually
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ArticleEU launches SWD research project
A new £50m international study aims to prevent the spread of the SWD fruit fly through Europe's fruit industries
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ArticlePlant science honour for James Hutton researchers
Dr David Cooke - who has worked on behalf of Potato Council - has been presented with the Royal Agricultural Society of England 2013 Research Medal
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ArticleHIP looks to take produce innovation centre bid up a level
Horticulture group's meeting with researchers and consultants will help build proposal for Agri-Tech funding of much-desired centre