Reading Time: 2 minutes In recent years, the UK has made significant strides in improving internet connectivity in rural areas, addressing long-standing challenges that have hindered the economic and
Reading Time: < 1 minute The British agricultural landscape is on the cusp of a technological revolution with the introduction of drone pesticide applications. Recent regulatory developments, including a groundbreaking
Reading Time: 2 minutes Rural businesses could soon thrive with direct satellite connections boosting mobile coverage In a groundbreaking move, rural businesses across the UK could soon enjoy unprecedented
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 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 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: 2 minutes Advancements in 5G connectivity across Britain’s countryside are breathing new life into the UK’s horticultural sector, ushering in an era of higher yields, more sustainable
Reading Time: 2 minutes Across the United Kingdom, the agricultural and horticultural sectors are at a pivotal juncture, with agritech innovation becoming increasingly crucial for their survival and growth.
Reading Time: < 1 minute A recent survey by AgTech Findings, conducted by The Yield Technology Solutions, has revealed a significant surge in the adoption of AI and data analysis
Reading Time: 3 minutes Embracing technological change is an imperative for industries aiming to stay afloat
Reading Time: 3 minutes Agriculture is one of the oldest fields of human activity, but today it cannot remain aloof from total digitalization. Through the development of modern technology
Reading Time: < 1 minute A miniscule robot that flies by wind and is controlled by light could help to pollinate crops. Researchers at Tampere University in Finland have developed the Flying
Reading Time: 2 minutes A new agritech partnership is launching in Gloucestershire to encourage growth and innovation in the sector. The Gloucestershire Agri-Tech Partnership is a collaboration between the
Reading Time: 2 minutes Agreed Earth, an agritech company that helps farmers reduce their reliance on nitrogen through regenerative farming, has received an investment from Regenerate Ventures. Agreed Earth
Reading Time: 4 minutes Combining satellite technology with precision machinery, has enabled cereal grower, Pat Thornton, to reap the rewards of better crop uniformity and yield, by optimising inputs
Reading Time: 4 minutes The Hutchinsons Helix project allows growers to trial and adapt new technology developments and innovations at whole-farm scale. When asked why Barelees Farm was chosen
Reading Time: 4 minutes As the global population has expanded over time, agricultural modernisation has been humanity’s prevailing approach to staving off famine. A variety of mechanical and chemical
Reading Time: 2 minutes A successful ‘pre-accelerator’ programme aimed at boosting sapling agritech and agri-food start-ups is set to return this Spring. Cultivate 2.0, run by Harper Adams University
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