Innovation in the Fields: Cultivating a Secure Food Future for the UK
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 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
Reading Time: 3 minutes There’s an emerging wave in the approach to farming all around the world, and it’s very evident at CES 2025. The convention floor this year
Reading Time: 3 minutes As farmers worldwide grapple with volatile weather patterns, supply chain disruptions, and mounting pressure to meet sustainability goals, we predict that 2025 will be a
Reading Time: 2 minutes Odd.Bot, a Lelystad startup specialising in autonomous agricultural robots, has secured €2 million in growth capital during a pre-Series A funding round in order to
Reading Time: 2 minutes Cambridge agricultural robot specialist Autopickr, has received £475,000 in Government funding to develop an advanced robot for the UK wine sector. Working in partnership with
Reading Time: 2 minutes Innovative technologies and nature-friendly practices came together at Rase’s Farm of the Future event, sparking new ideas on how the industry might tackle its growing
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: 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: 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: 2 minutes As robotics increasingly becomes a cornerstone of modern horticulture, the question of whether machines will eventually replace humans in Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) is becoming
Reading Time: < 1 minute Strawberry-picking robots have been called upon to tackle a labour crisis in the industry. The artificial allies could harvest and package the fruits “in a
Reading Time: 2 minutes M&S has announced the promising results from its groundbreaking ‘autonomous field’ trial, marking a significant milestone as the first retailer to grow and sell a
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