All Research & Development articles – Page 12
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ArticleBloom Fresh opens US$14m fruit-breeding campus in California
Growers from 18 countries attend inauguration of state-of-the-art breeding facility for grapes, cherries and raisins
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CommentComment: The rise and shine of IP protected fruits in China
China’s efforts to embrace protected varieties has had a transformative effect on the country’s fruit industry
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ArticleHort Innovation investment boosts tree crop breeding
New A$41m programme will focus on developing smaller, high-density orchards that will help growers improve their productivity at reduced costs
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NewsAngus Soft Fruits officially launches new AVA raspberries
AVA Monet and AVA Dali developed to improve economic viability of raspberry growing following downturn in production related to high costs
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ArticleDecisions to be made on future grape plantings
Global field days to view vineyards and new cultivars are important for South Africa’s table grape growers
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ArticlePlant & Food welcomes changes to New Zealand gene technology regulations
New Zealand government to relax biotechnology regulatory system allowing the use of tools such as Crispr for plant breeding
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ArticleVertical 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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ArticlePico to highlight new varieties in Asia
The Egyptian company is highlighting new strawberry and grape varieties at next months’ Asia Fruit Logistica, as well as introducing avocados and Barhi dates to its offering
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News“Modest” second quarter financials at Bayer
Group reports on increased sales and lower earnings in Q2, citing a “challenging agricultural market environment”
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ArticleHort Innovation introduces new strawberry variety
Stella-ASBP is a high-yielding, disease-resistant and sweet-flavoured variety developed closely with Australian growers and in partnership with the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
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ArticleNeatleaf Spyder sensors keep watch over plants
The Neatleaf Spyder aims to offer a comprehensive understanding of the cultivation environment in the greenhouse, collecting data across the canopy and directing the grower’s attention to where it is most needed
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NewsEast-West Seed’s sales increased last year
The group’s annual review highlights a 6 per cent increase in sales with growth in emerging markets of Africa and Latin America
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ArticlePink Hudson raspberry set to complement Adelita in Morocco
With Moroccan growers looking to extend the raspberry season and consumers seeking out top flavour, Planasa’s Pink Hudson may be the ideal partner for Adelita, according to VitaBlue
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ArticleTesco partners with Rijk Zwaan to launch ‘UK first’ orange-fleshed watermelon
Spanish-grown variety is available at selected stores, with retailer looking to gauge customer experience
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ArticleNew market access programme supports Australia’s table grape exporters
Australian Table Grape Association will lead a five-year programme to help exporters adapt to evolving international trade requirements
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ArticleFood Foundation calls for action on children’s food insecurity
New data from the UK food charity shows that 7.2 million adults and 2.7m children experienced food insecurity last month
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ArticleGreenTech Amsterdam points toward future of horticulture
On 11-13 June, GreenTech Amsterdam returned to the Dutch capital as technology companies showcased solutions to the most pressing issues facing growers in the horticulture sector, including climate change, rising costs and labour shortages
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ArticleFood 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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ArticleRapidAim 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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ArticleLloyds Bank to provide over £25,000 to farmers for agroforestry projects
The loan aims to assist UK farmers in reducing ecological impact and improve environmental resilience