All Research & Development articles – Page 162
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ArticleHDC wants dialogue with growers
The HDC hosted an inaugural event to better the relationship between grower levy payers and the levy board
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ArticleChile announces GM grape breakthrough
The development of the country’s first transgenic grape varieties is the result of 13 years of research
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ArticleNew innovations for potato crops
Two new crop protection schemes developed as part of the Syngenta Potato Science initiative
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ArticleFarming income drops 13 per cent
Bad weather and changes to exchange rates have resulted in a drop in total income from farming, according to new Defra report
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ArticleOne small step for fresh produce…
Nasa plans to grow vegetables on the moon by 2015 using protective containers and a trigger to release water
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ArticleRetailers meet key waste targets
The BRC say retailers have ‘smashed’ targets to cut supply chain waste as new figures reveal progress in waste-reduction plan
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ArticleShoppers under 35 turning to organic
New research hails ‘generation ethical’ and suggests retailers and food producers could target optimistic and ethical younger shoppers
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ArticleIntense tomato sales top 3m packs
Tesoro-branded packs sold specifically as cooking tomatoes have forged a new market segment, says marketer
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ArticleFresh produce under the spotlight
Forensic analysis of fresh produce could help create a fully traceable food supply chain and help all genuine UK growers compete on ‘a level playing field’
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ArticleChristmas tree powered by sprouts
World-first on London's Southbank, as Big Bang scientists unveil battery made from sprouts used to light eight-foot tree
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ArticleMushrooms 'can control' the weather
Fungi are capable of dispersing their spores even when there is no wind by creating their own weather, scientists claim
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ArticleBreadfruit 'most effective' mosquito repellant
US scientists find 'superfood' more effective at repelling mosquitoes than primary insecticide used against biting insects
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ArticleUK cherry firm strikes Italian deal
JO Sims signs varietal agreement with Bologna University for 23 new cherry varieties
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ArticleFruit intake linked to smooth pregnancy
Study by London-based scientists who monitored more than 5,600 first-time mothers shows importance of diet
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ArticleMajor investment to aid product quality
Cash for 19 PhD projects as part of new-look studentship scheme run by Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board
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ArticleFruit juice 'lessens' food poisoning risk
Growth of foodborne pathogens including E. Coli is "significantly inhibited" by blackberry juice
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Article'Super-chip' will detect crop viruses
New biochip simultaneously checks for three viruses found in bananas and five in potatoes, saving time and money
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ArticleTomato grower sees the light
Investment in LED system will allow Worcestershire company to produce the fruit all-year-round
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ArticleZayintec eyes cucumber success
Spanish group's Banglas F1 white cucumber has attracted interest in Europe during testing
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ArticleLandfill food waste banned by 2020
Firms across food supply chain 'must' adopt new waste hierarchy model as part of ‘roadmap to zero food waste to landfill'