All Research & Development articles – Page 59
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Coles opens new round of Nurture Fund
Australian producers encouraged to apply for grants of up to A$500,000 to develop new products, technologies and processes
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Searching for a thinner macadamia shell
Thin shell macadamias could be the key to adding millions of dollars in value to the macadamia industry according to researchers
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WayBeyond adds head of industry transformation
Kylie Horomia will take on the role and drive a sustainability agenda in the newly formed ag-tech company
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Samba swings into supermarkets
HLB’s new papaya variety is already available in Europe and is now set to launch in the UK
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Northern lights inspire chemical-free seed cleaning
First dry-cleaning technology for seeds launched to reduce pathogen load on seeds without need for chemical treatment or washing
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Five retail trends to watch in 2021
Tech upgrades, ecommerce and meal inspiration will be prominent in the global retail sector this year, according to a new report from IGD
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‘Levy working group’ set up to push for AHDB reform
Major growers form independent, grower-led alliance to demand extensive reforms to R&D body’s Horticulture and Potatoes divisions
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Nuffield Farming Scholarship applications open
Candidates can apply for coveted scholarships from 13 January, with around 20 awarded each year
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Maximising pineapple waste with drones
Malaysian researchers have come up with a way to turn pineapple leaves into drones
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RABI launches major survey of farmers’ health
Farming charity wants to know how mounting pressures are affecting industry’s physical and mental health so it can develop “effective preventative services”
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GCA launches annual survey
New adjudicator asks suppliers to give positive as well as negative feedback about retailers, as well as planning detailed interviews
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Shopper confidence stable despite tighter restrictions
IGD index score unchanged in December, at highest level since February 2020, thanks to Christmas boost and vaccine rollout
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Government to consult on gene editing
George Eustice reveals plan to explore potential of new technologies that could boost key traits in plants
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J.O. Sims invests in Innovation Centre
NPD facility will drive new market and business opportunities in fresh, snacks and ingredients, says Lincolnshire fruit supplier
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Study shows avocados improve gut health
Adding the green fruit to your daily diet can improve the diversity of your gastrointenstinal microbiome
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New robotic harvester developed in Japan
Japan's National Agriculture and Food Research Organization leads development of automatic apple and pear harvester
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Majority ‘unlikely’ to go plant-based in 2021
Survey on behalf of British Nutrition Foundation finds 61 per cent of Brits are “unlikely” to follow a plant-based diet, with a lack of understanding around what term means
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Tell us how Covid is shaping your business
By taking part in our survey, you can help the industry better understand the pandemic's long-term implications
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Chile edges closer to having its own cherry varieties
Cherry genetic improvement programme currently has 16 advanced selections