All Research & Development articles – Page 122
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ArticleHalf of UK kids refuse to eat veg, study reveals
Heinz survey shows children’s refusal to eat healthily is major concern for parents, with cabbage, spinach and broccoli the most unpopular veg
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ArticleSpecial report: Scotland’s berry dilemma
The berry sector continues to grow at pace but labour issues and production costs are creating uncertainty over expansion in Scotland
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ArticleAgri-coalition forms to lobby government in Brexit talks
Agricultural trade associations to inform and influence government in Brexit negotiations on trade, technology and advice for farmers
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ArticleBudget provokes mixed industry reaction
Industry largely welcomes business rate caps and R&D investment, but voices opposition to National Insurance rises for self-employed
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ArticlePartnership tackles biosecurity fragmentation
Australia’s seven plant research centres have announced a new collaborative partnership to strengthen biosecurity
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ArticleInterview: Renzo Piraccini on growing demand
The president of Italian trade fair Macfrut says new technology is driving a revolution in the horticultural sector
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ArticleDigital future for Aussie food industry
Food Agility is investing A$210m over ten years to digitally transform Australia's food industry
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ArticlePotato breeding programme favours reds
Fifteen new varieties unveiled in Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s annual release open house
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ArticleNew Chilean grape variety takes off
Global production of the INIA Grape-One is set to reach 2,000ha within six years
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ArticleBilateral boost for Aussie importers
The Australian Horticultural Exporters’ Association has received funding to address supply chain issues for importers dealing with Chinese and Vietnamese markets
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ArticleLGV to launch innovative “farm shop” in Vienna
Viennese growers’ cooperative to launch farm shop in Austrian capital as test bed for new products
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ArticleAHDB to launch £1.4m crop protection trials
Trials will target disease, pest and weed problems, identified as high priorities in AHDB’s 2017-2020 horticulture strategy
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ArticleFirms to focus on range extension and NPD, survey reveals
Most companies plan to focus on range extension and developing entirely new products in next two years, according to industry study
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ArticleStudents explore future buying habits with JDM Food
Food manufacturer sets essay competition on consumer buying habits as part of working more closely with University of Lincoln
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ArticleCarbon Gold shines in tomato root mat disease trial
A biological treatment from the biochar company was most effective in limiting spread of the root disease in AHDB trials
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ArticleWaitrose 'first' to launch UK-grown salad bag
Retailer has said Wingland Foods' new energy efficient glasshouse will mean it can stock British salad all year round
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ArticleResearcher calls for start-ups to invest in robotics
Industry must rely on start-ups to bring robots into use with large machinery manufacturers reluctant to invest, leading researcher tells NFU Conference
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ArticleMack forms plum JV with South African stonefruit grower
The Custom Plum Company will market a series of exclusive plum hybrids to the UK market
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ArticleExport programmes a win for USA Pears
A cost-benefit analysis of Pear Bureau Northwest's USA Pears export promotions has shown the importance of the programme to pear growers
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ArticleScientists remove seasonality from new broccoli
A new fast-growing broccoli variety that can yield year-round could remove seasonality and ensure supply continuity