All Research & Development articles
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ArticleNorth Carolina eyes sweet potato export growth in Europe
The North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission is ramping up production for the UK and other European markets for 2025
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ArticleBerry breakthroughs on show at BerryQuest
Tasmania hosts four-day event featuring farm tours, a conference and trade show with international speakers, workshops, and networking opportunities
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ArticleAustralia releases National Response Plan to eradicate ToBRFV
Plan follows detection of the virus on a fresh tomato property located in the Northern Adelaide Plains in August
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NewsHazera's new tomato greenhouse aims to combat disease and boost quality
Seed specialist says the Made-based facility is a ”significant milestone” in meeting its high-tech tomato ambitions
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NewsUK food and drink sector ‘remains committed’ to EU imports, survey shows
Fruit and veg industry bucks trend, expressing uncertainty about sourcing extra SKUs from EU in 2025
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ArticleAngus Soft Fruits marks 30 years at annual conference
Scotland’s leading berry supplier hosted its yearly conference this month, celebrating 30 years of business and assessing the best path forward for its growers and partners
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NewsResearch project aims to boost public sector food procurement
Coventry University initiative will explore how to improve opportunities for public sector food buyers to include more sustainable, locally sourced food on menus
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ArticleHex River grape grower celebrates milestone
New varieties are one of the major reasons for the longevity of Hex table grape producer Leon Viljoen
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ArticleHort Innovation develops venture fund to back startup solutions
Fund was created in partnership with impact investment firm, Artesian, and includes a A$60mn investment through Frontiers
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NewsKiku unveils new corporate identity Adema
Apple variety management company will focus on clubs, commodities and services to unlock value in the category
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ArticleSatellite images can help farmers combat weather threat, study says
PhD project at University of Leicester aims to get more farmers in UK and Kenya using satellite imagery to protect food security
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ArticleNew Fera project tackles spraing in potatoes
Enigma IV is the latest collaborative project launched by Fera Science
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CommentArra Technical Days: innovation and resilience in Brazilian grape production
This month, the Grapa Brazil team hosted Arra Technical Days, an event showcasing the innovation, resilience and adaptability of Arra grape varieties in Brazil, writes Georgios Bitsakos, head of brand marketing at Grapa Varieties
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ArticleSouth Africa focuses on new grape varieties
Breeders have a keen interest in their newer varieties as the country’s table grape season gets underway
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NewsBayer and Netafim expand collaboration
Companies aim to combine strengths in agronomy, irrigation, digital platforms and data modelling to benefit growers
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NewsSaga Robotics continues to expand after successful season of mildew control
Norwegian firm plans to open hub in West Midlands to serve new growers in 2025
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NewsGrowUp steals the show at product and packaging awards
Vertical farming business prevails in Deli category at The Grocer’s New Product & Packaging Awards, as well as picking up top prize for Champion of Champions
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NewsSharpak launches padless berry punnets with Chambers
New trays for delicate berries remove need for absorbent pads, reducing weight and making packs fully recyclable at kerbside
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ArticleLeicester researcher examines lowland peat
Peatlands, which are important for veg production, are under scrutiny over their emissions contribution
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ArticleFruitnet launches Fresh Produce Vietnam
Brand-new conference and expo event for Vietnam’s booming fresh produce business takes place in Ho Chi Minh City on 13-14 May