All Research & Development articles – Page 3
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ArticleKent businesses awarded £200k to advance sustainable food innovation
Five of the six projects funded by Growing Kent & Medway could boost sustainability of fruit and veg production in the region
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NewsChiquita project Yelloway unveils first TR4-resistant banana
Yelloway One is first variety to emerge from Chiquita’s joint venture research project with KeyGene, MusaRadix and WUR
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NewsFarmers face up to climate change challenges
Farmer Voice survey, conducted on behalf of Bayer, finds 75 per cent of growers are open to innovation to cope with climate change
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NewsRijk Zwaan increases Vietnam presence
The vegetable seed company has opened a new trial station in Vietnam’s Lam Dong region
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Article£3.5m research project aims to advance soft-fruit breeding in the UK
Soft Fruit Genetic Improvement Network hopes to make major strides in improving UK self-sufficiency
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NewsGPG and F2 secure new UC Davis strawberry licences
Renowned US breeding centre has reached new international agreements with UK-based Global Plant Genetics and Mexican group Fresa Fortaleza
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ArticleAustralian berry and grape growers tackle labour with augmented technology
Thw A$9m programme aims to boost productivity through collaborations with augmented technology providers, Clarifruit and Think Digital
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ArticlePrecision pollination project aims to boost strawberry yield and quality
Ground-breaking project involving UK Agri-Tech Centre, Angus Soft Fruits and Polybee tackles pollination challenges in polytunnels and glasshouses
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CommentAI technology can help support Iranian agriculture
Iran is embracing Artificial Intelligence as the country looks to modernise and streamline its agricultural practices, but multiple challenges remain, writes Alireza Emami, CEO of Tehran-based Zarrin Group
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ArticleOptimism for Mexican berries after tough 2023
Climate change has had a major impact on volumes, but the introduction of new varieties offers hope for the future of the industry
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NewsNova Siri Genetics expands to meet new strawberry demand
Leading Italian breeder reports growing interest from nurseries in Europe, Africa, Asia-Pacific and Latin America
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NewsUrban Crop Solutions in vertical farming first
Indoor farming soutions specialist supports Inagro with its first vertical farming tower
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NewsHow can Spain strengthen its position in the UK fresh produce market?
Major players in Spanish supply – including AMFresh, G’s and Norton Folgate – met in London on 9 September to discuss the key opportunities for the special trade relationship
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NewsPairwise secures new funding and begins JV with Corteva
US gene editing specialist receives backing for advanced breeding of new products like seedless blackberries, stoneless cherries, and wind-resistant corn
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ArticleAustralia’s A$130m Fasta horticulture export programme powers ahead
Fresh and Secure Trade Alliance has launched more than 50 projects in the first 12 months
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ArticleProbiotic produce enhances gut health
Danny Weiss, chief executive officer of Wonder Veggies, introduces Fruitnet to its unique probiotic-infused fruit and vegetable concept
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ArticleBiome Makers moves into Portugal
US agtech company teams up with Food4Sustainability partner to accelerate Soil Health in Portugal
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ArticleSolasta Bio secures £10.7m investment to develop bioinsecticides
Funding will be used to advance peptide-based bioinsecticides that selectively target pests, while protecting beneficial pollinators such as bees
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NewsOSY Group’s tech trials begin in six countries
Xtend antimicrobial packaging coating is being trialled by grocers, food producers, packaging companies and exporters
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NewsHM Clause presents Flamansun tomato
Variety is described as the ’first yellow heart-shaped tomato’, specifically designed for heated glasshouse cultivation