All Research & Development articles – Page 57
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ArticleHeat stress hits potato yields
Potato crops pay heavy penalty as a result of summer’s record-breaking temperatures and drought, finds Syngenta
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PodcastsFruitbox 88 · David Axiotis and John Hey, Asia Fruit Logistica
Asia’s premier fresh produce exhibition and conference event welcomes the industry to Thailand in November
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AdvertorialBenlai launches MAP Zone for Syngenta Group China
Benlai, China’s leading fresh produce e-tailer, has launched a dedicated ‘MAP Zone’ on its app for Syngenta Group China. From 2 September, Benlai app users will see the MAP Zone in a premium position on the app’s home page. Yoom cocktail tomatoes are available via the MAP ...
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ArticleIranian satellite aims to assist in agricultural challenges
In the face of continuing drought conditions in Iran, the government hopes its recently launched Khayyam satellite can help boost productivity and monitor scarce water resources
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ArticleSouth African blueberry parties head to Namibia
Unique new blueberry varieties will be seen for the first time in Namibia’s Grape Valley
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ArticleCommercialisation close for NZ-bred apricots
Grower co-operative to commercialise three new varieties released by Plant & Food Research
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ArticleKoyuncu Group convinced of tomato potential
The Turkish group has opened a high-tech greenhouse for tomatoes in the west of the country, with big hopes for European and Middle Eastern markets
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ArticleUSDA under secretary to address vertical farming congress
Organisers of the Vertical Farming World Congress say the appearance of the USDA’s Robert Bonnie is a sign of the opportunities for new technologies in feeding a growing population
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ArticleAdrian Scripps ‘expects to have enough labour’ for apple season
James Simpson, managing director of Adrian Scripps, tells FPJ how the major Kentish apple producer is innovating in the face of big challenges this season
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VideoNew PrepWorld factory ‘gives us a lot’, says Olins
In this video interview PrepWorld CEO and founder Ben Olins tells Fred Searle about the opportunities offered by the company’s move to a larger production facility, as well as reflecting on the supplier’s growth journey after a decade in business
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ArticleUrban Crop Solutions named Indoor Farming Company of the Year
The vertical farming firm has picked up the Company of the Year award at the annual AgTech Breakthrough Awards
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Article“Promising future” for Egyptian mangoes
Following years of improvements in the sector and the adoption of strict procedures, exporters say Egyptian mangoes are ready to reach their potential
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ArticleSaga Robotics appoints new CEO
Change is afoot at agtech firm Saga Robotics as current CFO Anne Dingstad is promoted to CEO, replacing company founder Pål Johan From
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ArticleAnne Dingstad becomes CEO of Saga Robotics
Leading ag-tech firm Saga Robotics has appointed current CFO Anne Dingstad as its new chief executive officer
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ArticleNew Indian bananas on the way
Grand Naine banana varieties developed by the National Research Centre for Banana to be released
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ArticleEgypt preparing for harsher conditions
The importance of new resistant varieties and modern farming technologies is growing in Egypt, as extreme temperatures and water shortages appear increasingly likely in the future
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ArticleBio-Chain project to develop greener solutions for Chinese vegetables
Spain’s Kimitec teams up with Yunong and BAAFS to design sustainable solutions for broccoli, lettuce and Chinese cabbage
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ArticleR&D hort projects win major Defra funding
Blue Planet II and Muddy Machines are among projects aiming to boost horticultural production
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ArticleBelOrta growers welcome visit of Flemish minister of agriculture
The Belgian cooperative said the interest taken by minister Jo Brouns at a time of major sectoral challenges was a shot in the arm for its growers
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ArticleIG Fresh Produce makes production investment
Investment to fund cultivation of exotic fruit such as kiwifruit in Arunachal Pradesh