Reading Time: 3 minutes Climate change is fuelling extreme weather and displacement in key food-producing countries, posing a rising risk to the UK’s food supply, according to new analysis.
Reading Time: 9 minutes As soil health deteriorates and labour costs rise, smart farming is increasingly looking to technology and AI to boost yields. Over the last decade, the
Reading Time: 2 minutes Tom Amery, Managing Director of The Watercress Company in Hampshire, has made a significant leap into precision agriculture by investing £80,000 in three Agras T50 drones—manufactured by
Reading Time: 2 minutes The UK government has formally included agritech and precision breeding as priority sectors within its newly introduced ten-year Modern Industrial Strategy, released on 24 June 2025. Agri‑tech
Reading Time: 3 minutes The UK government has unveiled a landmark £86 billion investment package in science and technology research and development—designed to power long-term economic growth, drive job creation,
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
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
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
Reading Time: 2 minutes The UK has solidified its standing as the fourth-largest agrifoodtech investment market in the world, drawing significant global interest and investment. In 2023 alone, the
Reading Time: 2 minutes Renewable agricultural technology is rapidly transforming the landscape of modern farming, delivering a range of benefits that encompass sustainability, efficiency, and profitability. By harnessing renewable
Reading Time: 2 minutes Agricultural innovation is emerging as a key driver in helping UK growers achieve food security in an era marked by climate change, resource scarcity and
Reading Time: 3 minutes There is no denying that the United Kingdom stands on the shoulders of giants in the AI field. British universities churn out exceptional research and
Reading Time: 2 minutes Harnessing satellite imaging technology could be key to combating the impacts of extreme weather and enhancing global food security, says Fiona Imbali, a postgraduate researcher
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: 2 minutes The recent ultrafast broadband upgrade in Llanbrynmair, Powys, is set to revolutionise the lives of local farmers, highlighting the potential for rural communities across Britain.
Reading Time: 2 minutes In a place where technology progressively crosses with agriculture, a new frontier is evolving, pollination drones. As the international food supply struggles with trials such as
Reading Time: 2 minutes A groundbreaking project titled “Precision Pollination for Higher Strawberry Productivity and Quality” is setting new standards in the UK’s agritech sector, using drone technology to
Reading Time: 2 minutes Local businesses across West Sussex are poised for a technological boost as Boldyn Networks prepares to roll out a series of private 5G networks designed
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
Reading Time: 3 minutes In 2024, the UK has positioned itself at the forefront of the global agritech revolution, leading the way with groundbreaking innovations and strategic investments. This
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