All Research & Development articles – Page 196
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Bayer CropScience dispels frost concerns
Bayer CropScience is urging growers who have not yet made applications of Atlantis WG that they should not be put off by frost.
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BBSRC consults over new farm
The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) launched a consultation on the details of a proposed investment of more than £1 million in a new farm-scale research facility at North Wyke Research in Devon.
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ArticleNunhems celebrates with Fiola feast
The multinational seed company held a special convention recently to mark the quartercentenary of its Fiola melon variety
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ArticleOnline survey gives traceability feedback
A new survey conducted by the PMA and United Fresh aims to gather industry feedback on the Produce Traceability Initiative
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ArticleSustainability a high priority in UK
New research by IGD has revealed that grocery manufacturers are increasingly investing in sustainability
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Farm shops beat supermarkets on price
An independent report commissioned by the Regional Food Group for Yorkshire and Humber (RFG) has found that farm shops in Yorkshire are better value on average than the major supermarkets for staple items including vegetables.
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ArticleUK horticulture frets over research future
Leading figures in the field of horticultural research urged the industry players to rise above their differences to avoid losing key institutes and to help bring new talent into an ailing sector.
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ArticleNew appointment at Clause
Clause Vegetable Seeds has appointed Mike Steele as sales manager for the UK.
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ArticleParamount helps develop workforce
US company Paramount Citrus has partnered with California State University in a bid to train the citrus workers of the future
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Retail sales pick up, CBI reports
Retail sales grew at their fastest pace in two years, and the high street is expecting growth to pick up further in the run-up to Christmas, the CBI said.
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ArticleWarwick HRI to close
Research institute Warwick HRI is to close its doors as part of a merger aiming to plug a multi-million pound leak in costs.
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ArticleNZ engineer creates kiwifruit picker
New Zealand engineer Dr Rory Flemmer has won a national award for creating a robotic kiwifruit picking machine
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ArticleSugardrop tomato on sale at Tesco
Described by the retailer as being as sweet as a peach, the new variety has gone on sale in the UK this week
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ArticleTesco launches sweet tomato
A revolutionary new gourmet tomato that is “as sweet as a peach” is to go on sale in Tesco stores across the UK.
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ArticleTozer strengthens commercial team
Tozer Seeds has announced a key new appointment, with Roger Vickers joining its commercial team in the role of product and key account manager.
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ArticleBharti Wal-Mart aids Punjab farmers
Indian wholesaler Bharti Wal-Mart has commenced a pilot scheme to assist Punjab farmers in every aspect of fresh produce production
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ArticleGrowers vote on Florida citrus research
Ballots have been sent to citrus growers in Florida, to determine whether they will continue to tax themselves to support research projects
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ArticleIndian state trials texts
Farmers across Maharashtra will soon have access to an SMS alert service for weather forecasts, pest information and export guidelines
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ArticleAustralia to unveil new training centre
The Australian government has funded a project to build a new horticultural training centre near Melbourne
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USDA announces export funding
The USDA has announced it will spend $234m in 2009 on programmes to boost exports of fruit and vegetables