All Research & Development articles – Page 198
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ArticleUS invites comment on non-browning apples
US citizens invited by USDA to provide their feedback on two Arctic varieties produced in Canada using biotechnology
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ArticleScientists make banana genome discovery
Ground-breaking findings from scientists at French research centre Cirad spell good news for the increasingly pest-plagued fruit
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ArticleProduce prices could soar as UK heats up
Consumers in the UK could be facing massive increases in fruit and vegetable prices unless greenhouse gas emissions are curbed, a new study from the University of Manchester claims.
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ArticleBudgens stocks new 'limelon' variety
Lime-flavoured melon produced in Spain on sale in retailer's UK stores for limited, three-week period
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ArticleVertical farming opportunity in China
Swedish vertical greenhouse proponent agrees to work with local university to establish urban agriculture
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ArticleEarly everbearers forge ahead
Early ripening everbearers are increasing in popularity and challenging traditional June cropping strawberry varieties, a leading breeder has said.
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ArticleZespri rolls out G3 kiwifruit
Zespri has licensed Nelson growers to plant its new G3 kiwifruit variety, bred for its resistance to Psa-V
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ArticleRijk Zwaan makes Brazilian investment
Seed-breeder Rijk Zwaan officially opened its new Brazilian subsidiary on 22 June.
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ArticleTexas study reveals stonefruit strength
Texas AgriLife Research has found that stonefruit can potentially fight-off obesity-related diabetes and cardiovascular disease
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ArticleRijk Zwaan opens Brazilian subsidiary
Group looks to develop the South American vegetable market by opening a new branch located in Holambra
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ArticleUS Senate green lights Farm Bill
The passing of the bill preserves funding for critical programmes and fresh produce consumption initiatives
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ArticleRucaray trials new varieties
The Chilean grower-exporter has increasingly focused on exploring new varieties over the course of the last ten years
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ArticleBayer Cropscience opens Dutch centre
Company invests €12m to triple size of its existing centre for vegetable research and development in the Netherlands
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ArticleBlueberry boost for recovering athletes
New research conducted in New Zealand suggests eating blueberries can improve recovery times following exercise
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ArticleBayerCropscience expands in Americas
Company to purchase US-based watermelon and melon seed business of Abbott & Cobb for an undisclosed fee
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ArticleNuffield alters scholarship calendar
Nuffield Farming Scholarships has announced it is bringing forward the closing date for applications to 31 July.
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ArticleBananas better than energy drinks
Dole-funded research shows that bananas give cyclists a bigger nutritional boost than sports drinks
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ArticleBerry varieties on show at Fruit Focus
Annual event set to feature range of new strawberry and raspberry varieties developed British and Dutch breeders
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ArticleNew watermelons earn their stripes
Seed-breeder Nunhems has unveiled a new watermelon, Bengala F1.
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ArticleCampden BRI signs up to packaging project
Campden BRI is taking part in an EU-funded packaging project to extend shelf-life.