All Research & Development articles – Page 222

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    NZ looks for smarter packs

    2001-01-28T00:00:00Z

    Researchers in New Zealand are working on so-called "smart" packaging systems to help fruit travel better.

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    Harper Adams starts produce MSc

    2001-01-25T00:00:00Z

    One of the UK's leading agricultural colleges is to offer a new master's degree in fresh produce.

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    Pesticides in Parkinson's scare

    2001-01-07T00:00:00Z

    A new study has shown that two pesticides used in horticultural production could be linked to the development of Parkinson's disease.

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    Longevity claim aids blueberries

    2000-12-18T00:00:00Z

    US neuroscientists have discovered that eating blueberries could reverse the effects of ageing.

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    Four more years for Siddall

    2000-12-17T00:00:00Z

    The minister of agriculture has announced that HRI chief Peter Siddall will remain in office for a futher term.

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    HRI to research cabbage aphid

    2000-12-07T00:00:00Z

    Horticulture Research International has launched research into cabbage aphids, in the hope of eventually developing plants resistant to the bug.

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    Stockbridge centre edges closer

    2000-11-29T00:00:00Z

    Growers in northern England have made progress this week towards setting up their own technology transfer centre.

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    HRI opens Walnut Club

    2000-11-10T00:00:00Z

    Nut-growers and Horticultural Research International have acted together to launch a growers' walnut club.

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    Horticulture unites behind HRI

    2000-11-07T00:00:00Z

    A group of organisations representing the horticulture sector has issued a joint statement on the future of Horticulture Research International, which is faced with funding and job cuts.

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    HRI restructure gets minister's support

    2000-10-11T00:00:00Z

    Following recent meetings with horticulture industry representatives and board members of Horticulture Research International, farm minister Nick Brown, pictured, has endorsed plans to restructure the R&D body.

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    HRI looks for volunteers

    2000-08-23T00:00:00Z

    Horticulture Research International is calling for volunteers to take redundancy.

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    NFU warns HRI over review

    2000-08-18T00:00:00Z

    Speculation surrounding the future of Horticulture Research International has prompted the National Farmers' Union to write a warning letter.

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    Biga tips on icebergs

    2000-08-10T00:00:00Z

    British Iceberg Growers' Association members are working to try and unite all field-lettuce growers in one organisation.

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    Florida welcomes rain

    2000-06-28T00:00:00Z

    Long-awaited rainfall has finally come to the drought-struck Florida citrus belt.

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    NZ researchers act on sunburn

    2000-06-25T00:00:00Z

    Sunburn has affected more than 15 per cent of the crop of some New Zealand apple varieties in recent seasons, but now scientists are HortResearch are looking into protection methods.

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    Kiwis look into cranberries

    2000-06-19T00:00:00Z

    A New Zealand research body is examining the possibility of growing cranberries locally.

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    TGA queries latest GM research

    2000-06-07T00:00:00Z

    Tomato growers in the UK are not convinced by the latest research into health benefits of genetically engineered tomatoes.

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    British parents resort to bribery

    2000-06-07T00:00:00Z

    Many UK parents admit to bribing their children with desserts, increased pocket money and other treats to get them to eat vegetables, according to a new survey published today.

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    Apples linked to reduced stroke risk

    2000-06-05T00:00:00Z

    A new study carried out by Finnish researchers suggests that apple consumption can boost cardiovascular health.