Small-stature tomato plants being developed by the University of California could benefit indoor urban agriculture, and could perhaps be grown on long-duration space flights.
American cherry growers seek improved varieties
Cherry growers in the United States are searching for improved cherry varieties to extend the season and attract consumers.
“There have been some proprietary varieties hit the market in recent years,” said B.J. Thurlby, president of Northwest Cherry Growers, Yakima, Wash. “In talking with nursery groups, it sounds as if Coral Champagne, Skeena, and Rainier have been the most sought-after varieties to plant.”
“Much like other commodities, product differentiation both through packaging that stands out and also flavor and appearance differences give retailers something to upsell, and customers something new and exciting to try,” stated George Harter, vice president of marketing for CMI Orchards, Wenatchee, Washington. “CMI is part of the Skylar Rae partnership with Stemilt, and also sells and markets Strawberry Cherries. These two varieties are very special, delicious, and fan-favorites with shoppers.”
COVID-19: How Digital Technologies Keep Farmers Productive
COVID-19: How Digital Technologies Keep Farmers Productive
Unarguably, the rampaging COVID 19 pandemic has made more clear than ever the need for and role of digital technologies to strengthen and scale innovations to assist smallholders farmers and other value chain actors.
At the onset of the pandemic last year, movement restrictions and the cycles of lockdowns in different countries threatened to slow down progress among farmers and other partners.
Into this void, new digital technologies and tools promoted by the International Potato Center (CIP) and its partners are transforming agricultural extension and markets for sweet potato and potato agri-food systems by ensuring the timely provision of technical information to farmers, extension staff, markets and vulnerable communities.
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