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
Reading Time: 2 minutes In a pioneering move, a collaboration between The UK Agri-Tech Centre, Upcycled Plant Protein (UPP), and The James Hutton Institute is pushing the boundaries of
Reading Time: 2 minutes Artificial intelligence (AI) is driving a transformative shift in British agriculture, enhancing productivity, sustainability, and resilience in the face of climate change. From predictive algorithms
Reading Time: 2 minutes Bicton College, a pillar of agricultural education in Devon, has officially opened its new Agritech and Advanced Engineering Centre, marking a significant leap forward in
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: 3 minutes Agriculture, the cultivation of domestic plants and animals, began about 12,000 years ago in the Fertile Crescent. This was the first agricultural revolution, leading to
Reading Time: < 1 minute Robotic technology is now poised to play a key role in addressing the longstanding labour shortages in daffodil harvesting. Traditionally, daffodil picking is a highly
Reading Time: < 1 minute Fieldwork Robotics has developed a cutting-edge robot, the Fieldwork 1, designed to revolutionise raspberry harvesting by working as efficiently as human pickers. This robot, built
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
Reading Time: < 1 minute A groundbreaking study published in Scientific Reports reveals that German citizens are increasingly receptive to the integration of robots in agriculture. Conducted by researchers from
Reading Time: 2 minutes In the heart of Canada, amidst a sea of cucumbers and peppers, JPI Farms is a testament to the transformative power of artificial intelligence in
Reading Time: 2 minutes Hartpury Agriculture has taken a major step forward in supporting the agricultural sector with the launch of a cutting-edge online portal. Funded by the Local
Reading Time: 2 minutes Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming sustainable farming practices, providing solutions that enhance productivity, reduce waste, and cut costs. This technological advancement is crucial as the
Reading Time: 2 minutes The UK’s agritech sector has seen significant advancements this year, particularly with the establishment of the UK Agri-Tech Centre, which aims to drive innovation at
Reading Time: 2 minutes The advent of automation in agriculture has revolutionised many sectors, yet mushroom picking remains a stubborn exception. The nature of mushrooms, which grow sporadically in
Reading Time: 2 minutes Despite the decades-old promise of revolutionising farming with precision agriculture, the widespread adoption of its advanced technologies remains sluggish, according to Eric Schmid of Harvest
Reading Time: 2 minutes Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour Party has secured a landslide victory in the recent general election, a result that promises significant improvements in broadband connectivity for
Reading Time: 2 minutes Saga Robotics, a leading agritech firm from Norway, has successfully expanded its Thorvald robotic services to treat approximately 10% of the UK’s strawberries. The company
Reading Time: < 1 minute In a move set to redefine the grocery shopping experience, Michiel Muller, CEO of Dutch online supermarket Picnic, has unveiled an ambitious plan to harness
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