All Research & Development articles – Page 28
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NewsVitalion tomatoes ‘pivotal’ in fight against rugose
Resistant variety from BASF/Nunhems is being trialled by major UK producers and could prove a valuable addition as growers navigate threat of ToBRFV
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NewsNew easy-to-pick AVA raspberries are ‘works of art’
AVA Monet and AVA Dali will enter into year-round commercial production in 2024, offering Angus Soft Fruit growers premium quality, large fruit and low picking costs
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NewsFarmers set research priorities
Farming and research organisations are teaming up to better understand the research and innovation priorities for UK growers
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NewsCarrot sector prepares for symposium in York
Conference will include scientific and technical talks on everything from consumption to agronomy
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NewsFrozen boost in UK food redistribution
In 2022 more food was redistributed across all food storage types, with chilled and frozen foods seeing highest growth, according to WRAP
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NewsDefra announces agri-tech winners to share £12.5m fund
Innovative projects to receive the latest round in government agri-tech funding include technologies to predict strawberry yield and optimise harvesting schedules
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NewsCherry traceability pilot ramps up
Cherry Growers Australia partners with Agriculture Victoria to implement producer-to-customer traceability for export markets.
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NewsUK agritech start-ups Australia bound
Global Incubator Program to help UK-based start-ups expand into Australian market
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NewsHarvestEye appoints new GM
Agri-tech innovator appoints global aftermarket expert as general manager
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NewsFeedback sought on genetically modified banana
Panama disease-resistant, genetically modified variety is being assessed by Food Standards Australia New Zealand
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NewsUK researchers boost B12 in peas
Breakthrough discovers way to biofortify pea shots using aeroponic indoor farming
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NewsRabobank reports positive outlook for table grapes
Despite a dip in exports last season, the popularity of table grapes is still growing
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NewsQueensland fresh produce companies upgrade with grants
Jackwitz Farms, Coastal Hydroponics, Barden Farms and High Valley Dawn Permaculture, among the recipients of Rural Economic Development grants
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NewsGB Potatoes appoints former NFU Scotland boss as part-time CEO
Scott Walker says “collaboration is key” and urges potato sector to join new industry body
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NewsArra grapes have “the genetics to guarantee production”
After assessing the damage of last month’s tropical storm in California, table grape breeding and licensing company Grapa Varieties believes the benefits of Arra varieties that offer tolerance to extreme conditions are undeniable
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NewsMixed reaction to FSA stance on precision-bred produce
British plant breeders welcome Food Standards Agency progress towards streamlined precision-bred food approval process. Soil Association expresses “deep concerns” over labelling
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NewsRobotics Plus launches Prospr
Multi-use autonomous vehicle for sustainable orchard and vineyard production launches in US
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NewsResearch bodies unite for growth
Top Australian agricultural research organisations set to collaborate in effort to increase adoption of new practices
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NewsTopFruit celebrates 40 years
South African cultivar management company commemorates four decades in the business
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NewsCalifornia celebrates 100 years of table grape breeding
Ross Jones of the California Table Grape Commission highlights the accomplishments of breeders and the success of local varieties at special event