Technology news from FPJ – Page 22
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Rothamsted 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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Hawk-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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Waitrose launches UK’s first cardboard grape punnet
Biodegradable and recyclable solution designed by DS smith is expected to cut retailer’s plastic waste by 12 tonnes a year
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Govt launches £20m fund for sustainable farming tech
Research agency UKRI is looking for new innovations in agricultural technology to help tackle climate change
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Sainsbury’s to reduce plastic on fresh flowers
Trial will see plastic sleeves replaced with recyclable paper packaging in first major effort by a retailer to reduce plastic on fresh flowers
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Co-op launches new money-saving app
Co-op says new app is the "future of convenience retailing"
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Cyber attack risk ‘growing’ in food supply chains
New report warns that as other sectors become more resilient to attack, criminals are more likely to target food industry’s vulnerable systems
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Waste Warriors
Dutch fresh produce supplier Spica is focused on sustainability and reducing food waste with its soft fruit venture O’berries. Michael Barker caught up with team lead Omar Ehab to find out more
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Sainsbury’s ‘to halve plastic packaging by 2025’
Pledge will focus on fruit and veg packaging among other products, with plans for greater supply chain collaboration
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M&S launch in-store vertical farm
New concept providing fresh herbs will be rolled out by tech firm infarm
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Leaving a Mark
Agrial’s first UK-owned production site is a statement of the company’s bold ambitions. Ed Leahy visits the Essex location to hear how one of Britain’s biggest salad suppliers is facing up to the future
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Farmdrop launches ethical convenience range
Made by Farmdrop meals only include ingredients from online grocer’s community of sustainable producers, with no plastic packaging used
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Veg growers seek plastic mulch alternative
New group of veg growers led by Innovative Farmers will explore biodegradable and non-plastic options for weed control
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Ulma appoints new sales director
Ed Williams says Ulma is leading the way in plastic reduction solutions and environmental responsibility
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Total Produce switches to renewables
Irish fresh produce multinational has switched its Irish operations to renewably sources
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Hartpury uni to develop digital innovation farm
Gloucestershire university and college to build farm to advance agricultural technology, data and security
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New steam tech to fight tomato virus
CambridgeHOK's method sterilises tomato production equipment with steam, all inside a shipping container
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Mash Direct launches new potato wedges line
New Salt and Chilli Wedges meet convenience needs and spice up the potato category
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Gove criticised for Brexit fresh produce claims
Former Defra secretary told Andrew Marr "there will be no shortages of fresh food" following no-deal Brexit
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UK ‘closing in’ on large-scale vertical lettuce production
Vertical farm director says indoor production of salad heads in Britain has potential to replace imports from Spain as sector gathers steam