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UK Farmers Face Historic Drought, Scientists Race to Innovate
Reading Time: 2 minutes As the UK endures its driest spring since 1956, agricultural systems are under intense stress — and it’s not just the crops feeling the pressure.
Rivenhall To Host Europe’s Largest Low-Carbon Greenhouse Project
Reading Time: 2 minutes A groundbreaking 40-hectare greenhouse development in Essex, powered by waste incineration, is set to become Europe’s largest low-carbon horticulture site, with the potential to supply
Driverless Tractors Poised To Revolutionise Global Agriculture
Reading Time: 2 minutes The farming industry is on the cusp of a technological transformation, with autonomous tractors forecast to become a dominant force in global agriculture, according to
£5 Million Boost to Fast-Track Agri-Tech Innovations Across the UK
Reading Time: < 1 minute A major funding initiative worth £5 million is being launched to accelerate the commercialisation of advanced agricultural technologies in the UK. The scheme aims to
Digital Connectivity Key to Unlocking Agritech’s Full Potential, Says Cubic3
Reading Time: 2 minutes Improved digital connectivity is essential to the future growth of agritech and wider UK food production, according to IT and connectivity experts at Cubic3. As
Bartlett Strengthens Science Ties to Protect Scottish Seed Quality
Reading Time: 2 minutes Albert Bartlett, the UK’s leading supplier of fresh, frozen, and chilled potatoes, is strengthening its partnership with Fera Science Ltd (Fera) to further control aphid
Editor’s View: How Gene-Edited Produce Could Transform the Way Britain Eats
Reading Time: 2 minutes In a significant stride towards sustainable agriculture, gene-edited fruits and vegetables—engineered for extended freshness and enhanced nutrition—are on the cusp of reaching UK supermarket shelves.
Planet Farms To Invest Over £25 Million In UK Vertical Farming Facility
Reading Time: < 1 minute Italian agritech pioneer Planet Farms is set to establish a major vertical farming operation in the UK, investing more than £25 million in a new
How Full Fibre Broadband is Revolutionising Farming
Reading Time: 2 minutes In the rural heart of Oxfordshire, a digital revolution is transforming life on the land. The arrival of full fibre broadband is bringing lightning-fast internet
PeachyKeen’s Vertical Farming Pilot In Kirkcaldy Offers Blueprint For Urban Regeneration
Reading Time: 2 minutes A 19th-century stable in the heart of Kirkcaldy, Scotland, has been transformed into a pioneering vertical farm, demonstrating how renewable energy and sustainable agriculture can
Core Technologies Powering Autonomous Farming
Reading Time: 2 minutes The agricultural sector is undergoing a seismic shift, driven by the rapid advancement of autonomous technologies. As the industry seeks to meet the demands of
UK Agritech Secures Major Investment From New Zealand’s AgriZero NZ
Reading Time: 2 minutes The UK’s agritech sector has received a significant boost with New Zealand’s AgriZero NZ joining Innovate UK’s investor partnership programme. This public-private fund, backed by
IGS Ships Vertical Farming Technology To Pioneering GigaFarm In Dubai
Reading Time: 2 minutes British agritech specialist Intelligent Growth Solutions (IGS) has completed its first major shipment of vertical farming equipment to a landmark agricultural development in Dubai. The
Net Zero Initiatives in UK Horticulture
Reading Time: 2 minutes The UK horticulture sector is actively contributing to the nation’s goal of achieving net zero emissions, with a range of initiatives and strategies aimed at
Sowing the Seeds of Innovation: Barclays Champions Agritech to Secure Britain’s Farming Future
Reading Time: 2 minutes As the UK agricultural sector grapples with mounting challenges—from climate change to economic pressures—Barclays is advocating for a technological revolution to ensure the industry’s sustainability
Proving The Payback: How Agritech Firms Can Better Showcase ROI To Farmers
Reading Time: 2 minutes Agritech companies are under increasing pressure to prove the return on investment (ROI) of their solutions to farmers who are navigating tighter margins, labour shortages
UK Agritech Sector Holds Promise, But Clear Policy And Targeted Support Are Vital
Reading Time: 4 minutes British farming finds itself at a crossroads, grappling with rising costs, alterations to inheritance tax, and increasingly unpredictable weather patterns. Against this backdrop, agritech is
Crop Waste Could Be The Secret Ingredient For A Greener, More Profitable Future
Reading Time: 2 minutes A groundbreaking new report from Growing Kent & Medway has revealed the hidden potential of horticultural waste to fuel the bioeconomy — turning by-products into
Algae-Based Fertiliser Boosts Crop Yields by 21%, Promising Sustainable Future for Farmers
Reading Time: < 1 minute Harpenden-based agritech firm NouriSol has reported promising results from trials of its pioneering algae-based fertilisers, demonstrating a remarkable 21% increase in crop yields compared to
Minister Zeichner Highlights Industry Partnerships at UK Agri-Tech Centre’s Innovation Hub
Reading Time: < 1 minute DEFRA Minister Daniel Zeichner visited Harper Adams University on 27 March 2025 to explore cutting-edge advancements in agri-tech education, research, and industry collaboration. The visit,