All Research & Development articles – Page 200
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ArticleSugardrop tomato on sale at Tesco
Described by the retailer as being as sweet as a peach, the new variety has gone on sale in the UK this week
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ArticleTesco launches sweet tomato
A revolutionary new gourmet tomato that is “as sweet as a peach” is to go on sale in Tesco stores across the UK.
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ArticleTozer strengthens commercial team
Tozer Seeds has announced a key new appointment, with Roger Vickers joining its commercial team in the role of product and key account manager.
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ArticleBharti Wal-Mart aids Punjab farmers
Indian wholesaler Bharti Wal-Mart has commenced a pilot scheme to assist Punjab farmers in every aspect of fresh produce production
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ArticleGrowers vote on Florida citrus research
Ballots have been sent to citrus growers in Florida, to determine whether they will continue to tax themselves to support research projects
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ArticleIndian state trials texts
Farmers across Maharashtra will soon have access to an SMS alert service for weather forecasts, pest information and export guidelines
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ArticleAustralia to unveil new training centre
The Australian government has funded a project to build a new horticultural training centre near Melbourne
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USDA announces export funding
The USDA has announced it will spend $234m in 2009 on programmes to boost exports of fruit and vegetables
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Huge cash boost for NZ kiwifruit R&D
The New Zealand government and Zespri have announced a massive NZ$37.5 million (£16.7m) investment into a joint seven-year Zespri- Plant & Food Research programme to develop new kiwifruit varieties.
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Industry rallies around R&D backing
If farming is to meet the challenges of producing more food while impacting less on the environment, it is vital that research and development in agricultural science is given the funding it needs to help provide the solutions, a major conference heard.
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Citrus growers told to brace for change
Experts have told Australian citrus growers that new varieties and biosecurity management are key to future prosperity
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ArticleNew Australian apple a keeper
A new Australian apple variety boasts extended shelf life and natural resistance to the apple scab disease
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ArticleUK produce industry struggles on
Almost a quarter of the top 1,000 fresh produce companies in the UK are finishing the year in financial difficulty, with a prolonged period of consolidation imminent, according to new analysis.
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ArticleT&G welcomes kiwifruit innovation
The group has backed a government move to focus on innovation, but has called the time-frame for the plan "too long"
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ArticleNew Zealand boosts kiwifruit R&D funding
The New Zealand government and Zespri have announced a funding boost for kiwifruit research to NZ$35.7m over seven years
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ArticleSouth African plums booming
The South African stonefruit industry is currently undergoing a substantial boom in the development, release and production of plum varieties developed in South Africa.
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ArticleRed Princess stands out for Redeva
A new strawberry under trial in Scotland is poised to move into the early stages of commercial production next season as interest among growers and retailers in the variety mounts.
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ArticleEnza Zaden extends Chinese reach
Dutch Seed specialist has formed a joint venture and established a research and development station in the country
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ArticlePBH exits US promotion board discussion
The establishment of a national fruit and vegetable research and promotion board is now in the hands of US produce trade leaders
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ArticleResearch key to China's development
Despite China's fruit export sector facing a number of challenges, a competitive advantage is emerging in the form of varietal development