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
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: < 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,
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
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
Reading Time: 2 minutes Vertical farming is emerging as a leading solution for achieving sustainable agriculture in the UK, delivering significant environmental benefits such as reduced water consumption, lower
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 Europe’s agricultural landscape is undergoing a profound transformation as cutting-edge technology, regenerative practices, and shifting regulations redefine the sector. From new methods of restoring soil
Reading Time: 4 minutes Huntapac’s parsnip crop, grown without human machinery operation, used Skippy Scout drone monitoring operated by Agrii’s technical experts in the world’s first instance of entirely
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 A new initiative aimed at shaping the future of agri-robotics in the UK has received a significant financial boost. The Agri-Robotics Regulatory Network has been
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: 2 minutes The UK’s agritech sector is at a pivotal juncture, with the potential to revolutionise agriculture both domestically and globally. However, a recent report by the
Reading Time: 2 minutes In early February 2025, the UK Agri-Tech Centre, supported by the Department for Business and Trade and the UK Science and Innovation Network, led a
Reading Time: 2 minutes Freshwave partnered with the National Robotarium, a centre for robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) based in Edinburgh, Scotland, to deploy a portable 5G private network at the facility.
Reading Time: 2 minutes In the UK, a quiet yet profound revolution is taking place within the sphere of greenhouse agriculture. Modern cultivators are increasingly deploying sophisticated technology to
Reading Time: 2 minutes North East-based robotics trailblazer Wootzano has smashed its crowdfunding target, igniting a new wave of enthusiasm in the agritech world. The innovative provider of food
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: 3 minutes The spectre of last week’s bond market sell-off continues to loom large over the UK government’s ambitious artificial intelligence strategy. Investors and voters alike are
Reading Time: < 1 minute John Deere revealed the next stage in its autonomous machinery development at CES, including functions for tillage, orchard spraying, landscaping, and construction. Jahmy Hindman, senior
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