All Research & Development articles – Page 71
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ArticleKiwifruit Breeding Centre set to open
Plant & Food Research and Zespri joint venture focused on breeding healthier, better tasting and more sustainable varieties
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ArticleNew sensor to spot chemicals in fruit and veg
EU-funded consortium is working on new high-speed tech to identify harmful chemicals and bacteria in produce
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ArticleAHDB teams up with Trinity AgTech
Strategic collaboration between AHDB and private firm Trinity AgTech "heralds new era for UK ag industry"
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ArticleDefra "unlocks power" of gene editing
Defra takes first step towards allowing gene-editing techniques in UK crop farming, provoking alarm from Soil Association
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ArticleGrapa prepared for extremes
The threat of climate change looms large for growers, but Grapa Varieties believes the genetic profile of its grape varieties offers greater resistance in a future of extreme conditions
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ArticleNIAB EMR event to explore new SWD control methods
New approaches to spotted wing drosophila control will open R&D organisation’s annual berry event
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ArticleThe long road to seedless peppers
From Zeraim Gedera’s initial inquiries two decades ago to today’s Breedx breeding programmes, Gerry Kelman explores the development of seedless peppers in Israel
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ArticleBayer expands organic seed range
New certified production of tomato, pepper and cucumber seeds aimed at helping boost access to healthy, fresh food
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ArticleNew project examines plastics' impact on soil
University of Gloucestershire researchers will handle UK side of EU-funded project into little-studied area
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ArticleNew TR4 advice for Australian banana industry
Scientific review provides recommendations for future management of the disease
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ArticleTozer Ibérica dials up the innovation
New varieties offer better resistance, quality and adaptation to different climates and growing cycles
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ArticleGreece invests in strawberries
Thanks in part to the impact of new varieties, Greek strawberry growers are now looking to step up production
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ArticleThanet Earth 'bins' £320k of produce
Worker shortage forces UK glasshouse producer to 'waste' £320k of produce in three weeks, reports Isle of Thanet News
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ArticleStrength in diversity
With a plethora of new varieties coming on stream, the grape sector is transforming. But it’s not all about sweetness and great flavour, as Fred Searle finds out
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ArticleB-hive wins funding to detect potato disease
B-hive receives funding to develop cutting-edge technology for food waste reduction
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ArticleNatural light produces tasty cues
Natural Light Growing Centre yields tastiest baby cucumber crop, independent tests find
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ArticleLondoners spend most on fruit and veg, research reveals
Capital spends most on fruit and veg and least on meat, while Northern Ireland spends most on sweets and meat but least on fruit and veg
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ArticleBerryWorld’s SA blueberry exports ‘set to rise 25%’
South Africa's biggest blueberry exporter started its season earlier than ever this year with first pick for local supply beginning in April
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ArticleNew organic durian research centre for Malaysia
United Tropical Fruit collaborates with University Institute Technology Mara to produce Musang King saplings
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ArticleAvocado production steps up across Asia-Pacific
Global Avocado Congress looks at how regional production can help meet growing demand for avocados in Asia