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
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
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