Technology news from FPJ – Page 9
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NewsFarmers to receive free expert advice on nature-friendly practices
The Future Farm Resilience programme aims to provide business planning advice to assist UK farmers
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NewsUCT debuts blueberry harvesting tool
Device shows 7 per cent increase in productivity and 87 per cent reduction in fruit losses in manual harvesting
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NewsFresh Direct secures tieup with third British vertical farming supplier
GrowUp Farms is the latest supplier to work with the footservice giant
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NewsNew tech helps importer avoid the avocado hard sell
Well-timed investment in technology and a carefully planned procurement programme have combined to give UK importer Worldwide Fruit a considerable advantage
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NewsVertical farming ‘greener than first thought’, study finds
Vertical farming could save land and reduce climate change impact of growing crops, researchers reveal
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NewsBlue Cube invests in new systems for portable cold stores
Cold storage specialist says the temperature-control technology will help suppliers reduce energy consumption and optimise operational efficiency
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NewsBiofresh Safestore offers discount to visitors of new potato event
Potato sprout control specialist will give 10 per cent discount to Potato Days attendees who commit to a site survey
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FeaturesCould a new crop of apple ideas bear fruit in Hungary?
By employing advanced production methods, planting better varieties, and coordinating their marketing efforts, apple growers in the country appear to have given themselves a greater chance of commercial success
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NewsQuantaFill box filler boosts AKP Group
Haith-developed technology brings improvements to potato supplier
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NewsGrowUp eyes expansion after £38m investment
Funds from Generate Capital will be used to increase vertical farm’s production capacity and grow its salad brands
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NewsTimcon warns of supply chain cost pressure
Pallet manufacturers are facing ”significant increases” in the cost of raw materials, the representative body says
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NewsOlio partners with Gander ‘to ease cost-of-living burden’
Olio users can now browse yellow sticker deals at participating local stores thanks to collaboration
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NewsUK farmers investing more in renewable energy to reduce carbon emissions
Seven in 10 farmers in the UK have now invested in renewables, according to research
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NewsRobots at the ready as supplier targets growth in stonefruit and pears
Agrintesa’s new facility aims to capitalise on recent major investments in premium varieties like Ondine-branded flat nectarines
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NewsRibena uses AI to boost biodiversity on blackcurrant farms
Technology is being used to analyse the presence of threatened bird species
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NewsCutting-edge tech catches the eye at Interpoma
The world’s only trade fair dedicated exclusively to the apple sector returns to South Tyrol in November 2024, with a sharp focus on new technology
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NewsFood security under threat from patchy digital access
British farmers’ productivity hampered by poor digital connectivity in rural areas, new NFU survey reveals
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NewsRapidAim to deliver real-time moth monitoring on crop farms
The tech aims to improve crop protection by enabling more targeted use of insecticides to combat moths
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NewsSustainable businesses using cutting-edge tech awarded £500k
The funding will be used to commercialise prototypes that detect diseases and control pests using robotics and AI
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NewsFruitways enhances Agrofresh apple partnership
South African group adds Harvista 1.3 SC tool to manage produce quality before and during harvest