Reading Time: 3 minutes The United Kingdom’s agricultural sector is at the cusp of a transformative journey towards sustainability. As global challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and
Reading Time: 2 minutes In 2024, Europe’s agritech sector continues to thrive, driven by innovation and sustainable practices. Here are five leading agritech companies in Europe that are highly
Reading Time: 2 minutes Sainsbury’s has recently entered into a five-year partnership with Microsoft, aiming to leverage Microsoft’s AI and machine learning capabilities to support its Next Level strategy.
Reading Time: 2 minutes The Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) is calling for bold innovators to take centre stage at the prestigious FPC Fresh Awards 2024. With expanded categories highlighting
Reading Time: 2 minutes In a significant stride towards enhancing connectivity in rural areas, Virgin Media O2 has successfully deployed 150 Shared Rural Network (SRN) sites across the UK.
Reading Time: 2 minutes In a bold move to elevate the United Kingdom’s agricultural and environmental sectors, Defra is considering the introduction of a groundbreaking fund aimed at maximising
Reading Time: 2 minutes In the fresh produce sector, AI is already making significant strides. According to the Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC), the industry is facing considerable challenges, including
Reading Time: < 1 minute Scottish agritech pioneer SoilEssentials has made history with the arrival of its demonstration AgBot autonomous tractor – the first of its kind in the UK.
Reading Time: 2 minutes In the verdant fields of modern agriculture, a quiet revolution is underway, propelled by the cutting-edge technologies of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and mechanisation. Dr Asaf
Reading Time: 3 minutes British growers, facing a confluence of challenges, have welcomed the release of the government’s five-year seasonal-worker pledge. Ali Capper, executive chair of British Apples and Pears Limited
Reading Time: 2 minutes Tech leaders warn Europe is facing a looming tech skills crisis. Estimates suggest only 12 million skilled professionals may be available, falling far short of
Reading Time: < 1 minute Growing global food insecurity is sparking innovation in digital agriculture to unite stakeholders and facilitate access to healthy, affordable food. Despite approximately 2.4 billion people
Reading Time: < 1 minute Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the UK’s burgeoning agri-food sector are invited to compete for a portion of £7 million in funding designed to
Reading Time: 2 minutes British agriculture, a foundational pillar of the nation’s economy and sustenance, faces an urgent need for transformation. Amidst rapidly evolving global conditions, the sector must
Reading Time: < 1 minute Innovate UK CEO Indro Mukerjee has unveiled the UK Agri-Tech Centre, establishing the nation’s largest agri-tech powerhouse. This groundbreaking initiative merges three existing centers –
Reading Time: < 1 minute Agritech business B-hive Innovations has partnered with premier UK fresh fruit grower Adrian Scripps Ltd to secure Innovate UK research funding. The project aims to
Reading Time: < 1 minute Tesco has partnered with four international grocery leaders – Woolworths Group, Ahold Delhaize, Empire Company Ltd, and Shoprite – to establish W23 Global, a collaborative
Reading Time: 2 minutes The UK government’s recent announcement of the Common Use Charges (CUCs) on imports of fresh produce and plants has sent ripples of concern through the
Reading Time: 4 minutes The rapid growth of AI has been instrumental in advancing solutions to help address the needs of a growing world population. Innovators are building intelligent
Reading Time: 2 minutes British agriculture stands at the cusp of a technological revolution – one driven by digital twins. These remarkably clever virtual replicas are mirroring farms, livestock,
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