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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,
AI Revolution in Orchards: How Cutting-Edge Yield Estimation is Slashing Crop Waste and Boosting Sustainability
Reading Time: 3 minutes Crop waste poses significant challenges in orchard management, impacting both economic returns for growers and the efficiency of the entire supply chain. Accurate yield estimation
Editor’s View: AI—The New Guardian of Heathrow’s Resilience
Reading Time: 2 minutes Heathrow Airport is not merely Britain’s busiest travel hub; it’s a vital artery connecting our nation to the world. The recent fire at the North
Energy Tycoons Clash Over Net Zero Reform – But What Does It Mean for UK Farmers?
Reading Time: 2 minutes A high-profile row has erupted between two of the UK’s leading green energy entrepreneurs over a proposed shake-up of the country’s electricity pricing – a
Smart Farming on a Budget: Greenstalk Revives Old Machinery with Cutting-Edge Tech
Reading Time: < 1 minute A Norfolk-based technology company, Greenstalk, is pioneering advancements in agricultural technology by retrofitting existing farm machinery with smart capabilities. This innovative approach enables farmers to
Westfalia Fruit Turns Avocado Stones into Sustainable Dyes in Groundbreaking Zero-Waste Initiative
Reading Time: 4 minutes Westfalia Fruit, a leading avocado producer supplying retail, food service, and wholesale markets worldwide, is pioneering a revolutionary approach to sustainability by extracting natural dyes
FPC Fresh Produce Hub Set to Shine at IFE 2025
Reading Time: 2 minutes The wait is over for IFE 2025, and all eyes are on the FPC Fresh Produce Hub, where the future of fresh produce will take
Smart Vines: How AI is Evolving the Future of Winemaking
Reading Time: 2 minutes Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionising viticulture, offering tools that enhance efficiency and sustainability in wine production. Tom Gamble, a third-generation Napa Valley farmer, exemplifies this