All Research & Development articles – Page 165
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ArticleTozers’ rocket seeds have lift off
Seed firm is part of educational project to launch 2kg of rocket seeds into space and test how it affects growth
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ArticleFraser Black named MD of new James Hutton subsidiary
The new company, James Hutton Limited, provides services to more than 28 countries around the world
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ArticleHutchinsons hires ex-Ribena agronomist
Rob Saunders is 'impressive addition' to Hutchinsons agronomy team with responsibilities for top fruit, berries, hop and vine
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ArticleCitrus options for Florida growers
University of Florida/IFAS breeders are coming out with new citrus varieties
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ArticleMurcia to develop native tomatoes
IMIDA programme aims to identify traditional varieties with the most commercial promise
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ArticleRSA fig category on verge of change
Figs are deemed the 'Cinderella' of the fresh produce business, but this could change as a new breeding programme takes effect
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ArticleEast Malling boosts contract income
Further growth for the Kent-based centre of excellence in plant science, whose chief executive has moved to a new role
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ArticleSparkes named new tomato growers' body chairman
Industry veteran Bernard Sparkes replaces Nigel Bartle, and aims to continue TGA's focus on technical issues and R&D
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ArticleStudy sheds light on Tango’s provenance
CVVP claims new research proves that Tango is essentially derived from Nadorcott
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ArticleSolution “slows down vegetable decay”
Developers claim new solution can extend the shelf life of leafy veg by up to a month without the need for refrigeration
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Article'Imperfect Picks' wins Marketer of the Year Award
Harris Farm Markets has won the PMA-Produce Plus Marketer of the Award 2015 for its Imperfect Picks ‘ugly fruit’ marketing campaign
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ArticleTomato growers fear price war impact
The UK tomato season is now underway. Martyn Fisher finds out what issues are facing those involved in the category as it looks to boost UK self-sufficiency
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ArticleSpecial report: Taste is key to South Africa R&D
Taste will form the cornerstone of future varietal development in South Africa, while quality audits continue to update
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ArticleSpecial report: South Africa's next step
Versatility and consolidation continue to shape the South African fruit trade and its partnerships with the UK
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ArticleTax junk food to cut fruit and veg prices, think tank urges
In the UK since 1980, ice cream prices have fallen by 50 per cent, while fruit and vegetables have gone up by 199 per cent, ODI claims
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ArticleAussies get ‘first new veggie’ in a decade
Tozer Seeds has launched Kalettes in Australia, through supplier Fresh Select and retail chain Cole Supermarkets
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ArticleAustralian horticulture gets funding boost
Horticulture Innovation Australia has received A$5.8m for research projects on tree crop management and fruit fly suppression
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ArticleOxford Farming Conference seeks three new directors
Anyone with experience of innovation, policymaking or PR in horticulture industry urged to apply for three-year term
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ArticleJapan launches new R&D programme
Asian nation hopes to develop new fruit and vegetable varieties that are heat and drought-tolerant