All Research & Development articles – Page 3
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NewsMaster ‘grafter’ Will Sibley remembered for lasting contribution to UK fruit sector
Sibley grafted an estimated three million fruit trees during his distinguished 50-year career, including at Highgrove, Hampton Court and the White House
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NewsNZ grower backs end of ‘archaic’ kiwifruit export monopoly
John Bostock targets new production of yellow-fleshed variety in Australia, Chile, and South Africa after securing Southern Hemisphere licence
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NewsMarlene urges consumers to enjoy “gift of nature”
Having previously presented Marlene as a natural work of art, VOG is now inviting shoppers to see the brand’s apples as a “true gift of nature”
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NewsYuksel Seeds’ SWICY F1 pepper nominated for Polish award
Turkish seed company Yuksel Seeds is targeting the Polish fresh produce market with its award-nominated SWICY F1 pepper
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PromotionFPJ Morocco & Egypt Special highlights booming UK trade opportunities
FPJ explores efforts to strengthen trade ties, boost sustainability, and succeed with new varieties and technologies in brand-new special issue
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NewsHear from the experts at Fruitnet Tomato Congress
A sterling speaker line-up has been announced for leading tomato event Fruitnet Tomato Congress, which takes place in Granada, Spain, on 5-6 November
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NewsTathmeer launches agri-tech innovation centre in UAE
The crowdfunding platform has announced the launch of the MENA region’s first Integrated Agri-Tech Innovation Centre to boost food security and sustainable farming in the UAE
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Features‘Market diversification and coordinated picking key amid volatile avocado supply’
Westfalia Fruit’s Hans Boyum discusses the European avocado market’s dramatic swing from over- to undersupply, strategies to mitigate climate change, and opportunities to increase consumption
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NewsBerry Business Week: New collaboration brings global berry industry together
In March 2027, Fruitnet Berry Congress, Planasa, and Fall Creek will align their international berry business events for first time
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NewsSouth Africa’s table grape future hinges on industry control
Sati has outlined the key factors within South Africa’s control as it reaffirms its market position, following a record-breaking but challenging 2025/26
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NewsBloemteknik selected to light up Eden Project greenhouse
Adaptive lighting system to help explore innovation in sustainable horticulture and food production
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NewsBASF appoints banks to lead Agricultural Solutions IPO preparation
German chemicals giant BASF has mandated Citi, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan as global coordinators for the planned Frankfurt Stock Exchange listing of its Agricultural Solutions division, which combines crop protection, seeds, traits, biologicals and digital farming tools.
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NewsNew project to bring precision pollination to more fruit crops
New research backed by Defra hoped to boost insights for growers and breeders into optimal pollination methods
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NewsZespri funds research into natural defence against kiwifruit disease
As chemicals lose effectiveness against PsaV, which threatens kiwifruit around the world, scientists aim to find a more natural solution
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NewsSakata innovates and adapts its pepper offering
Sakata EMEA’s pepper product manager Javier Pérez discusses the latest launches, breeding priorities, and how the business is responding to challenges
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NewsUnderstanding of regen struggles to keep pace with enthusiasm
Research suggests urgent need to clearly define and explain regenerative agriculture amid new definitions and confusion with organic
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NewsPGRO launch new Pulse Performance Network
Pea and bean growers encouraged to join new benchmarking and analysis initiative, succeeding decade-long pulse YENs
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NewsSun World marks 50 years with tributes to David Marguleas
Group marked half a century in business at its annual Symposium and Field Days, honouring long-serving David Marguleas in the process
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NewsJames Hutton institute joins international crop genetics network
The IPPGN researches genetics that enhance crop resilience against climate change, pests and disease
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NewsMinisters urged to cut UK reliance on synthetic fertiliser
As imports leave UK vulnerable to price and supply shocks, Government urged to support farmers using peas and beans as natural fertiliser to cut pollution