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
Reading Time: 2 minutes Entire Supply Chain Unites to Urge Government Action In an unprecedented move, the entire UK food and drink supply chain, including the farming industry, has
Reading Time: 2 minutes GreenTech Amsterdam 2024 has concluded, leaving a lasting impression of a horticultural industry on the cusp of transformation. Pioneering companies unveiled groundbreaking innovations that promise
Reading Time: 3 minutes The United Kingdom’s agricultural sector is at the cusp of a transformative journey towards sustainability. As global challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and
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 a bold move to elevate the United Kingdom’s agricultural and environmental sectors, Defra is considering the introduction of a groundbreaking fund aimed at maximising
Reading Time: < 1 minute Scottish agritech pioneer SoilEssentials has made history with the arrival of its demonstration AgBot autonomous tractor – the first of its kind in the UK.
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 Lincolnshire’s horticulture industry is blooming with innovation thanks to a hefty grant aimed at tackling persistent labour shortages. Gedney Dyke family firm C. Wright and Son, in collaboration
Reading Time: < 1 minute A pioneering autonomous robot, designed to harvest asparagus, has successfully passed its initial field tests. Developed by engineers at the University of Cambridge, Gus, the
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: < 1 minute Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the UK’s burgeoning agri-food sector are invited to compete for a portion of £7 million in funding designed to
Reading Time: 2 minutes British agriculture, a foundational pillar of the nation’s economy and sustenance, faces an urgent need for transformation. Amidst rapidly evolving global conditions, the sector must
Reading Time: < 1 minute Innovate UK CEO Indro Mukerjee has unveiled the UK Agri-Tech Centre, establishing the nation’s largest agri-tech powerhouse. This groundbreaking initiative merges three existing centers –
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