All Research & Development articles – Page 185
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Scottish research giant opens
The James Hutton Institute opened today to form a powerhouse for research into food, land use and climate change.
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ArticleGM bananas split opinion in Uganda
GM trials continue in Uganda in an attempt to combat destructive banana diseases, but resistance to the technology remains strong
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ArticleFood security the top priority
The EU must prioritise global food security, according to the UK government's chief scientific adviser
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ArticleCirad begins training initiative
The French research centre is set to start a new training programme for EDES, whose aim is to enhance food safety in ACP exports
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ArticleGovernment backs innovation in RSA
A new three-year Innovation Programme has been announced for the fresh produce industry as government support continues
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NSure partners with NZ research body
Dutch agro-diagnostics specialist Nsure has signed an agreement with New Zealand’s Plant & Food Research (PFR) to explore options for joint product development.
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ArticleUS grape industry receives research funding
USDA research funding will be used to develop post-harvest treatments for pest incursions in grape crops
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ArticleChile to breed own fruit varieties
Australis Breeding Programme to help Chile develop own genetic fruit varieties for future production and potential export
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ArticleNSure in Plant & Food Research link
Agreement will see initial moves made to explore the development of tests for kiwifruit and apples
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ArticleManufacturers eye up e-stores
More than a quarter of food and grocery manufacturers said they would consider building their own e-stores in the future in a bid to engage directly with shoppers online.
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ArticlePMA releases produce safety report
Research carried out with Western Growers Association lays out key findings of CPS's first Research Symposium in 2010
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ArticleNew blueberry research begins
Scottish consumers are to be quizzed on their opinions on blueberries as part of a new HortLINK project.
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Call grows louder for public GM debate
The government has been urged to focus on innovation, back public-private partnerships and reopen the debate on GM or risk the UK being left behind.
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Nunhems opens Mexican facility
Vegetable seed company inaugurates new breeding facility for tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers in Mexico
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Eastern promise for East Malling
Scientists at East Malling Research (EMR) have taken a major step towards scientific collaboration with China after it signed a high level Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with its opposite numbers in Beijing, China.
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ArticleFunds cut for HortNZ
Horticulture New Zealand has restructured and cut back on policy and research programmes following a funding cut
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ArticleApple producers form global alliance
The creation of the International Pome Fruit Alliance marks "beginning of a new era in varietal development", group says
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ArticleBerry Gardens appoints new R&D director
Soft fruit specialist taps into decades of expertise with appointment of Richard Harnden as its new director of research
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ArticleBerry Gardens appoints research boss
Berry Gardens has appointed Richard Harnden to the position of director of research.
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ArticleItalian apple nursery enters India
Italian apple nursery operator Griba is launching operations in India to market its trees and orchard management services to local growers