All Research & Development articles – Page 4
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NewsQueensland fresh produce pumps $6bn into the economy, new report finds
Sector also supports almost 45,000 jobs across the state
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VideoVideo: How will AI shape the future of fresh produce?
AI is transforming how fruit and vegetables are bred, grown, distributed and marketed. But where will the technology have the greatest potential impact?
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NewsIfoam urges rethink after EU proposal on NGTs
Organics group warns EU’s legislative proposal on New Genomic Techniques risks jeopardising future of European farming and consumers’ freedom of choice
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NewsLandmark EU ruling clears path for gene edited fruit and vegetables
Deal between the Council of the EU and European Parliament sets out plan to regulate new genomic techniques in same manner as conventional breeding methods
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NewsBiotalys wins regulatory approval for Evoca biofungicide
US registration of Evoca marks a significant milestone, according to Biotalys, as it is the first protein-based biofungicide of its kind to be approved by the EPA
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AnalysisAnalysis: Health will become ‘a lifestyle aim’
Healthy lifestyles, affordability and leadership on sustainabilty among key 2026 trends forecast for UK shoppers and grocery retail, according to IGD
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NewsEcuador opens first phytosanitary centre exclusively for dragon fruit
The new facility in Palora will fuel production and exports of the fruit
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NewsUber Eats to deliver meals by robot in two UK cities
Partnership with Starship will see AI robot deliveries in Sheffield and Leeds begin this winter, with a European and US rollout set to follow
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NewsMetagen develops DNA-based diagnostic test in battle against SLB
Biotechnology company also seeks to research stemphylium leaf blight fungicide resistance
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CommentComment: Why growing Australian horticulture to $21bn by 2030 is essential
Hort Innovation CEO Brett Fifield calls out productivity, increased consumption and expanded export programmes as key to Australia’s industry growth
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NewsRMIT launches research hub to unlock protected cropping potential
Five-year programme to develop solutions in renewable energy, plant quality enhancement and intelligent greenhouse monitoring and analysis
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NewsStart-ups invited to apply for regen farm ‘match-making’ scheme
Pitch Up! scheme positions farms as business incubators with new food or rural business start-ups invited to apply for innovative circular economy tenancies
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NewsAutumn budget is ‘last chance’ to support growers, MPs warn
A cross-party group of MPs have written to Defra warning that closing the UK Fruit and Veg Aid Scheme and PO funding without a replacement on 31 Dec will cause some growers to ‘shut up shop’
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NewsTiernaneill Mushrooms hails ‘major step forward’ for sustainable cultivation
Irish grower sees peat-free substrate as solution as industry transitions away from peat casing, set to be phased out by 2030
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NewsArgentina has high hopes for new, long-life nectarine variety
Creator Inta said Pionero Inta is capable of withstanding long sea voyages without losing quality
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NewsInvestors back ‘wearables for plants’ pioneer
Swiss agtech company secures new investment to accelerate commercial scaling of its AI-enhanced plant monitoring technology
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NewsEnza Zaden launches ‘future-proof’ tomato
Vegetable breeder unveils variety developed for large cluster segment, offering high yields and strong disease resistance
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NewsSyngenta clarifies ToBRFV resistance definitions
Syngenta has moved to clarify how high resistance and intermediate resistance levels are scientifically defined in the ongoing battle against Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus, highlighting the lack of standardised legal criteria across the industry
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AnalysisIs the divide in the tomato market destined to widen?
Faced with new challenges, some foresee the increasing commoditisation of fresh tomatoes, despite continued success for premium varieties
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NewsScientists develop hormone-free method for plant regeneration
Researchers at Wageningen University have developed a revolutionary method that enables plant cells to regenerate into complete plants without added hormones, potentially transforming plant breeding by making the process faster, cheaper and applicable to previously difficult crops