All Research & Development articles – Page 53
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ArticleDefra announces independent review of labour shortages
Review will address key challenges in recruiting and retaining labour, with NFU stressing need for immediate action to alleviate workforce pressures
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ArticleReasons for optimism despite challenges, say topfruit experts
A lengthy list of challenges is a concern for all in the apple and pear business, but WAPA representatives speaking from Prognosfruit 2022 in Belgrade highlighted the sector’s continued positivity
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ArticleForecasts predict rise in European apple and pear production
At this week’s Prognosfruit conference, experts discussed the outlook for the 2022/23 topfruit season in Europe, with apple and pear production expected to grow by 1 per cent and 20 per cent respectively
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ArticleBerries Unlimited launches Honey Champion
US company releases new haskap variety that it says has 15-20 per cent higher yields
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ArticleUrban Farming Partners Singapore opens first facility
Indoor vertical farm called GroGrace deploys patented Dutch horticulture technologies
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ArticleYields not jeopardised by nature-friendly practices, project finds
Non-profit UKCEH found that putting farmland aside for nature did not reduce productivity, following a ten-year study at Hillesden in the UK
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ArticleSpread raises US$30m in funding
Japanese vertical farm start-up completes Series A round of funding to accelerate its business development
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ArticleSoil and investment in research vital for future
After a three-year journey, the SIEUSOIL research project is successfully achieving its aims, according to the consortium
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ArticleAsiafruit July/August out now
Asiafruit’s China Edition tracks market recovery following lockdowns while Haygrove Asia MD Michael Oates discusses the opportunity for high-value horticulture
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ArticleCost-of-living crisis ‘could help veg sales’
New analysis from NielsenIQ suggests consumers may start cooking more with fresh vegetables as a cheaper alternative to meat than meat substitutes
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ArticleElsoms on the hunt for international distribution partners
Company aims to “significantly extend its commercial reach worldwide” and says it is open-minded about introducing new crops in future
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ArticleLocation key to viability of vertical farming
According to consultancy IDTechEx, the location and suitability of the facility chosen are central to the success of vertical farming operations
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VideoCIV’s premium strawberry varieties ‘gaining shelf space’ in UK
New day-neutral varieties bred by Italian Consortium of Nurseries are an increasingly popular choice for Britain’s main supermarkets
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ArticlePhotonic ‘nose’ to fight pests and disease
Strawberries will be used to test new technology that could tackle the scourge of pests in crops
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ArticleVOG presents organic apple range at BioFach
This week’s organic BioFach trade fair gives Italian apple consortium VOG a chance to highlight its range of organic apples and other sustainability initiatives
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ArticleWestfalia collaborates with beauty brand to use stones as exfoliant
Avocado supplier’s industry-first partnership with Dr. Craft will open up higher-value alternative to anaerobic digestion
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ArticlePink and White strawberries unveiled
Hort Innovation looks to fast-track commercialisation of Australian-bred varieties
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ArticleVarroa-targeting pesticide under development
Hort Innovation partners with University of Sydney to develop bee-friendly Varroa pesticide
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ArticleUnfold names new president and CEO
Agtech veteran Sonia Lo takes on new roles after John Purcell steps down
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ArticleTotam Seeds catches eye with new tomato varieties
At this year’s Global Tomato Congress, Totam Seeds presented new cherry tomato and mini-plum varieties, as the diversification trend continues in the segment