On 1 July, Europatat hosted a webinar titled “Phytophthora Under the Lens: A Critical Challenge for Europe’s Potato Sector. ” The event brought together technical and policy experts, national grower o...
07.02.2025 Potatonewstoday.comThe James Hutton Institute is delighted to introduce its newest blackberry variety, Loch Katrine, at this year’s Fruit Focus. Soft Fruit Breeder, Nikki Jennings, said, “Loch Katrine has remarkable cha...
06.30.2025 Hortibiz.comFarmers could harness 5G-connected robotics to usher in a new era of ‘precision agriculture’ – thanks to a partnership being led by Scotland’s foremost robotics institute. The collaboration between Th...
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06.29.2025 Heraldscotland.comThe James Hutton Institute will introduce a new blackberry cultivar, Loch Katrine, at Fruit Focus 2025. Developed through the institute's soft fruit breeding programme, Loch Katrine is reported to have favourable traits, including uniform shape and size, good flavour, ease of picking, and thorn-free canes. It is also noted to maintain quality after cold storage. According to breeder Nikki Jennings, the variety combines multiple commercial characteristics valued by growers and the supply chain. T...
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