Technology news from FPJ – Page 7
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Agritech innovation key to industry future, says FPC boss
Nigel Jenney believes agritech can help solve the many issues faced by the fresh produce sector
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Learn from the best at Global Berry Congress 2022
Hear from the industry’s leading players in Rotterdam on 15 November, and learn how the berry category will change in a post-pandemic world
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Defra to invest £12.5m in ag automation
Defra secretary pledges £12.5m investment to drive innovation in high-tech agriculture
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“Enormous potential” for robots and AI in greenhouses
Rabobank report says AI offers value in sustainability, quality, better working conditions and price
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Proto triples capacity with new kiwifruit facility
€10m investment enables new export push as Greek exporter prepares to handle more than 20,000 tonnes of fruit this season
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Robot Highways gathers momentum
Fred Searle reports on the latest progress in the Robot Highways project at Clock House Farm as Saga Robotics sees demand increase for its UVC treatment platform and prepares for the commercial launch of its IPM portfolio next year
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British GM tomato trials in US next year
The US has overhauled its approval process for genetically-modified products, opening the doors to British GM tomatoes
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Exhibitors prepare to overcome global challenges at Fruit Logistica 2023
With 25 per cent more space already booked than in 2022, the leading fresh produce trade show takes place in Berlin on 8-10 February 2023
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New drying techniques adopted by SA raisin growers
Drying practices among several initiatives adopted by the South African industry to improve quality
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Companies sign vertical farming manifesto
More than 20 vertical farming companies have committed to a Vertical Farming Identity Statement and Industry Manifesto
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KeyGene seminar highlights benefits of DNA analysis in produce breeding
DNA analysis can boost efficiency in selecting favourable traits in the fruit sector, according to experts ahead of the KeyGene seminar
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Greenyard issues 2022 sustainability report
Group reports on a year that saw progress along the company’s Sustainability Roadmap 2025
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Haith Group installs £1.5m carrot grader
Produce machinery manufacturer Haith Group completes £1.5m carrot grading installation at Meade Farm Group
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UK environment minister “consistently” voted against climate action
The UK’s new environment minister, Ranil Jayawardena, has come under fire for regularly voting against measures to prevent climate change
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Vertical Farming World Awards finalists unveiled
Zenith Global announces the 2022 Vertical Farming World Awards finalists ahead of ceremony in Brussels later this month
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Adrian 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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Saga 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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R&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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Costs continue to increase in South Africa
News that the prices of container board products will rise is another blow for the country’s fruit export industries
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Machine learnings: a new dawn in New Zealand’s apple orchards?
T&G Global sees technology as a key that can unlock new levels of efficiency in its apple orchards, according to its chief executive officer Gareth Edgecombe