All Research & Development articles – Page 220
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Potting mixes better than fungicides, claims ARS
Potting mixes custom-tailored to fight plant diseases can work much better than systemic fungicides, according to the US Agricultural Research Service.
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ArticleConsumers rank local sourcing high
A recent MORI poll has concluded that a certain segment of environmentally conscious consumers consider locally-sourced goods to be as important as friendly and helpful staff.
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Hishtil inaugurates SA venture
Hishtil Nurseries, Israel’s largest producer of vegetable plants, officially opened its first nursery in South Africa this week.
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Israeli study aids salinity survival
A new study by an Israeli scientist may help improve the ability of plants to survive in a highly saline soil.
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ArticleLuckhurst wins scholarship
Cornwall based agronomist Ellis Luckhurst from Truro has recently been awarded a Nuffield Farming Trust scholarship.
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Monsanto chief speaks out
Europe is edging slowly towards GM acceptance, according to Monsanto ceo Hugh Grant.
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ArticleSTC takes new crop protection approach
Research now being carried out at Yorkshire’s Stockbridge Technology Centre (STC) is exploring how growers can harness the power of insects to reduce levels of pesticide use.
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Saudi grapes coming to Holland
Dutch importer Royal van Namen (RvN) is to bring in its first Saudi Arabian grapes this season.
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ArticleVeg Soc calls for local
A call for more support for local produce has been made by the Vegetarian Society.
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ArticleM&S revises Field to Fork assurance
Marks and Spencer launched the new version of its Field to Fork assurance scheme this week, widening its scope beyond the boundaries first set when it was unveiled five years ago. It comes into force on June 1.
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EMR to fingerprint National Fruit Collection
Genetic fingerprinting for all 2,300 apples and more than 250 pears in the National Fruit Collection will be carried out by East Malling Research (EMR) after it was awarded a three-year contract from Defra.
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ArticleArgentinean melons on trial
Agronomists in Argentina are running melon trials of a range of types specifically targeted at gaining access to European markets.
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Defra's £10 food crop pledge
The government has pledged £10m towards banking seeds to secure essential food crops for the world’s growing population amid climate change fears.
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Preservation plan set to expand
Reading University’s programme to preserve the nation’s chrysanthemums may be expanded to other plant species.
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ArticleIsrael launches high-sugar apricot
Israel’s Ben-Dor Nurseries has unveiled an extra-sweet apricot, containing 50 per cent more sugar than normal varieties.
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ArticleCooked veg diabetes boost
Consuming a variety of cooked vegetables, including potatoes, cooked in ways other than frying helps reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes, a study says.
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US tackles fruit fly
Pesticide use to keep exotic fruit flies from becoming established has been cut as much as 8,000-fold by ARS work toward more effective control measures.
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ArticleHall Hunter Partnership appeals to community
A multi-million pound Surrey-based soft-fruit farm stepped up its battle to secure its future following a landmark ruling on planning permission for polytunnels in December.
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ArticleSpain unveils new apricots
Spain’s Valencia-based research organisation Ivia has registered two new varieties of apricot. Plant material for Alba Ros 3 and Alba Ros 1 should be available later this year.
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ArticleOne-armed robot comes on stream
Scientists at the US Agricultural Research Service have got a new team member to tackle the mysteries of agricultural science - a one-armed robot.