All Research & Development articles – Page 121
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'Digital future' for farming
Digitalisation, insects and 3D food printing will shape tomorrow’s industry according to a presentation at GlobalGAP Summit
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UK-Chinese plant research facility to open
John Innes Centre has partnered with the Chinese Academy of Sciences to create a new centre of excellence
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Post-Brexit labour shortage will change face of industry
A shortage of overseas labour post-Brexit could prompt more investment in automation as structure of UK agriculture shifts
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Promotion and new appointment at Sakata UK
Chris Marrow has joined as territory manager following Dave Samuels’ promotion to European product management role
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Glasgow wholesale market goes green
Scotland’s biggest fruit and veg market is introducing wide-ranging measures to minimise its environmental impact and save money
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SA stonefruit convinces the consumer
Fred Meintjes reports on why there is optimism that South Africa is entering the new season in a stronger position
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Pomanjou Group evolves into Innatis
The French apple group’s recent growth has encouraged it to update its identity to reflect its core values of innovation, nature and tradition
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Bayer defends Monsanto deal
Bayer has argued that its mooted acquisition of Monsanto will create a “global leader in agriculture" and will not fall foul of the competition authorities
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Elsoms and Warwick Uni fight crop diseases
Elsoms Seeds and Warwick University have joined forces to investigate diseases in swede and herbs
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Growing pains at New Covent Garden
With work well under way on the revamped New Covent Garden Market, the market authority is trying to minimise disruption to its tenants, but some are still concerned
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Syngenta and Rijk Zwaan sign veg deal
Cross-licensing agreement on native traits in vegetables allows companies to bring improved varieties to market
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Device gauges apple ripeness
A new handheld gadget may finally put an end to the maturity lottery, assessing the ripeness of fruit by estimating the chlorophyll content in the skin
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Affordability crucial, says Lancet
A study by UK journal the Lancet has shown the correlation between average income and average consumption of fruit and vegetables, with most failing to achieve the minimum
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Bayer continues crop science commitment
Despite a "difficult business environment", the group will continue to invest in sustainable agricultural solutions
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New project to improve 'flavour life' of apples
Cranfield University, in conjunction with Tesco and leading growers, hopes to increase opportunities for British production
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Aussie growers to have their say on Qfly
Australia’s SITplus initiative is surveying commercial fruit and vegetable growers on their attitudes towards Area Wide Management and SIT
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Veg seed firms hold open days
Seed companies Hazera and Clause are holding International Open Days this month to showcase the latest vegetable varieties, which respond to a host of demands
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Korea eyes tropical fruit crops
Korea’s Rural Development Administration is researching the future impact of climate change and experimenting with warmer climate crops
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Compass Group wins Green Apple eco-award
Foodservice organisation Compass Group has won an international award for environmental best practice
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Hort Innovation announces ‘mini-MBA’
Horticulture Innovation Australia has announced a master class in global horticulture business and an industry-focused PhD scholarship