Sweet Success: CRISPR Breakthrough Yields Tastier Tomatoes
Reading Time: 2 minutes Rotten tomatoes could soon be a thing of the past, as researchers have unveiled a promising way to make sweeter tomatoes by editing just two
Reading Time: 2 minutes Rotten tomatoes could soon be a thing of the past, as researchers have unveiled a promising way to make sweeter tomatoes by editing just two
Reading Time: 2 minutes In a groundbreaking development, researchers have harnessed artificial intelligence (AI) to uncover over 70,000 previously unknown RNA viruses, many of which are unlike any species
Reading Time: 2 minutes Agritech is undergoing a dynamic transformation, with startups at the forefront of innovations that address global challenges such as climate change, food security, and sustainability.
Reading Time: 4 minutes Biocompatible carbon quantum dots may offer Malaysian farmers the advantage they require to significantly improve crop yields, thereby alleviating food insecurity within the nation. Quantum
Reading Time: 3 minutes Commercial greenhouse operators are constantly seeking strategies to maximise profits in what has become a highly competitive landscape. One of the most effective methods is
Reading Time: 4 minutes A precision-bred tomato variety that produces up to 400% more fruit over one year than conventional tomatoes could be a breakthrough crop for precision breeding
Reading Time: 2 minutes Pioneering a new era in greenhouse technology, LettUs Grow, renowned experts in advanced aeroponic irrigation, unveiled their latest innovation, the Aeroponic Rolling Bench™, at an
Reading Time: 3 minutes In a game-changing move for indoor agriculture, Swedish startup Direct Carbon is making CO2 more affordable and accessible for vertical farmers and greenhouse growers. The
Reading Time: 3 minutes UK greenhouse growers are facing unprecedented economic challenges, battling a combination of soaring energy prices, labour shortages, and increased costs of raw materials. As these
Reading Time: 2 minutes The SHAKE Climate Change entrepreneurship programme has secured £845,000 to drive innovation in agritech projects that tackle climate change across the food and agriculture industries.
Reading Time: 2 minutes A groundbreaking tool designed to enhance phosphorus use efficiency in crop production is set to transform the way British farmers manage this vital nutrient. Developed
Reading Time: 2 minutes In an exciting project being led by Jonathan Bell at Stourgarden, Professor Tracy Lawson and her team at the University of Essex are growing onions
Reading Time: 5 minutes Lettuce cultivation is constantly evolving, driven by technological advances and the growing demand for sustainable and efficient farming methods. Traditional outdoor cultivation is facing increasing
Reading Time: < 1 minute Agritech and food technology businesses in Greater Lincolnshire and Rutland are now able to apply for grants totalling up to £2.5 million to support innovation
Reading Time: 2 minutes The 2024 FPC Fresh Awards put a spotlight on the technological and sustainable innovations driving the future of the fresh produce industry. Widely regarded as
Reading Time: 2 minutes Glasgow-based Agritech innovator SOLASTA Bio has successfully completed an oversubscribed £10.7 million Series A funding round. This significant investment will propel the development of its
Reading Time: 2 minutes Australia has reached a pivotal moment in agricultural biotechnology with the approval of the world’s first genetically modified (GM) banana for commercial production. The QCAV-4,
Reading Time: < 1 minute In a remarkable stride towards sustainable agriculture, UK scientists are spearheading an innovative project that aims to convert harmful air pollution into valuable fertiliser. Backed
Reading Time: < 1 minute Europe is set to embark on a groundbreaking journey in agricultural science with the imminent launch of the first farmer-led trials of gene-edited crops. This
Reading Time: 2 minutes Back in 2019, a government report starkly highlighted the perilous state of soil health in England and Wales, with 17% of soils showing signs of
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