All Research & Development articles – Page 213
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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
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ArticleFruitmasters secures new berry varieties
Partnership with UK-based Hargreaves Plants set to grant Dutch company exclusive access to new soft fruit cultivars
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High-street sales pick up
UK high-street sales grew modestly in the year to October, and at the most positive rate in almost two years, according to the CBI.
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ArticleRetailers urged to boost food safety
A new report has called for greater food safety standards from Asian retailers, pointing out reputation and sales losses
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ArticleBreeding boost in South Korea
South Korea has announced plans to significantly increase its funding of the plant and animal breeding industries
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Australia in bayberry breakthrough
Scientists at the University of Queensland in Australia have developed new red bayberry varieties that have just started producing commercial yields.
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Irish farming goes GM-free
Ireland last week adopted a genetically modified (GM) free policy with a ban on the cultivation of all GM plants.
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India close to GM move
A genetically modified aubergine has been approved for growth in India as the country carefully considers a move into large-scale cultivation of genetically modified food crops.