All Research & Development articles – Page 96
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ArticleWaitrose expands in the Middle East
British retailer announces openings in Abu Dhabi and Dubai under licence with Fine Fare Food Market
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ArticleUK ‘failing to protect us from pesticide cocktails’
Report warns mixtures of chemicals pose risk to human health and wildlife, with ‘cocktail effect’ potentially making them more dangerous
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Article"GeoNutrition" to tackle hunger in Zimbabwe
University of Nottingham to use mapping of local soils and crops to fight nutrient deficiencies in Africa with £15m boost
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ArticleTR4 in Colombia: tests offer final proof
Any remaining doubts regarding the cause of Panama disease in two banana plantations have now been ruled out
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ArticleNew head for NIAB CUF
Dr Mark Stalham takes on top role at potato research group with immediate effect
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ArticleFurther investment for Hummingbird Technologies
UK smart-farming startup, which uses drones to help growers make better decisions, remains popular with capital markets
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ArticleShort but sweet
British supermarkets ran low on sweet potatoes in August, however NPD and expanding usage are boosting the category. Fred Searle speaks to Barfoots’ supply chain category manager Ketan Dave and commercial manager Rebecca Charnley
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ArticleVertical farming research centre opens
The Innovation Hub for Controlled Environment Agriculture in Scotland hopes to find solutions for sustainable production
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ArticleExploring protected cropping in northern Australia
New project aims to identify how best to support Australian growers wanting to expand into protected cropping systems
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ArticleNew raspberries put on show
GPG and James Hutton Ltd showcases new raspberry selections to international guests
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ArticleStaples unveils Burgundy Broccoli
New purple variety hits major retailers this month after two years in development
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ArticlePaine Schwartz acquires 30 per cent stake in SNFL
Deal will boost the development of exclusive table grape varieties for international retailers
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ArticleRothamsted launches ‘dating site’ for agri-research
GLTEN network brings together long-running research projects with aim of tackling climate change and making farming more sustainable
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ArticleFarmer-led study shows benefits of cover crops
Cover crops can help take up excess nitrogen from the soil and boost the health of the soil according to new research,
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ArticleFAO steps up fight against TR4
Scientific support, early detection and international collaboration are key to beating the disease
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ArticleColour and taste are pepper priorities
Snacking, colour, disease resistance and taste – Rijk Zwaan's pepper team has lots of competing demands to consider
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ArticleHawk-eyed robot ‘cuts chemical use by 95 per cent’
Precise weed-killing bot uses cameras to seek out weeds and apply herbicide exactly where it’s needed
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ArticleNew varieties and tech on show at plum centre
Recently launched Plum Demonstration Centre will host its first open day showcasing new findings in UK plum growing
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ArticleAI being used to grow tomatoes
In December, five teams will attempt to produce cherry tomatoes remotely in greenhouses in the Netherlands
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ArticleBerries ‘could help heal wounds’
New research suggests possible benefits of strawberries and blackberries for healing sores, ulcers and other wounds