Reading Time: 2 minutes In a strategic move poised to redefine its operational efficiency, Sainsbury’s has announced a comprehensive plan to integrate more automated systems and robotics into its
Reading Time: 2 minutes In a deeply regrettable turn of events, the Small Robot Company, a beacon of innovation in the agricultural technology sector, has been compelled to enter
Reading Time: 3 minutes The Plight of Raspberry Farmers The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has highlighted a pressing issue: annually, the UK witnesses up to £22 million worth of
Reading Time: < 1 minute Warwick Agri-Tech, a pioneering entity formed by the University of Warwick, is at the forefront of revolutionising agriculture and forestry through advanced technology. This initiative,
Reading Time: 2 minutes Across the United Kingdom, the agricultural and horticultural sectors are at a pivotal juncture, with agritech innovation becoming increasingly crucial for their survival and growth.
Reading Time: < 1 minute A recent survey by AgTech Findings, conducted by The Yield Technology Solutions, has revealed a significant surge in the adoption of AI and data analysis
Reading Time: 2 minutes The UK government has announced a substantial £75 million investment to support regional innovation clusters, including agritech advancements. This initiative, unveiled by UK Science Minister
Reading Time: 2 minutes The United Kingdom is making significant strides in advancing sustainable agriculture, with a recent announcement of a £12.5 million investment in nineteen cutting-edge projects. These
Reading Time: < 1 minute Robotics company AutoPickr has recently secured £710,000 in an early funding round to support the development of its farm-based robot, Gus. The robot, designed to
Reading Time: < 1 minute Climate investor Elbow Beach Capital is supplying £1.5m to raspberry-picking robot creator Fieldwork Robotics. It marks the third food-picking startup the venture capital firm has
Reading Time: 3 minutes Embracing technological change is an imperative for industries aiming to stay afloat
Reading Time: 2 minutes The agriculture sector can combine current genetic mapping techniques with AI’s generative and decision-making capabilities. While agricultural companies and farmers have a host of ways
Reading Time: 2 minutes Small and medium-sized farm businesses will be able to apply for a share of £5 million to fund innovative ideas aimed at boosting sustainable food
Reading Time: 2 minutes A new project aims to tackle the lack of seasonal labour in the UK horticulture industry as researchers look to accelerate the delivery of robotic
Reading Time: 5 minutes For generations, enormous tractors with ruddy-cheeked farmers at the wheel have been a familiar symbol of countryside and farming life. Soon, however, the sight of
Reading Time: < 1 minute France has moved to support its agri-food sector, which is suffering from high costs and struggling to compete on world markets, including by launching a
Reading Time: 4 minutes Our food system is at a major turning point. Now, more than ever before, we need to embrace innovation and creativity to be able to
Reading Time: < 1 minute A miniscule robot that flies by wind and is controlled by light could help to pollinate crops. Researchers at Tampere University in Finland have developed the Flying
Reading Time: 5 minutes The agritech industry is turning to industrial IoT and other technologies as firms aim to solve the challenges of feeding a growing global population. The
Reading Time: 4 minutes Feeding the world is getting trickier. The sharp rises in the cost of living that followed the Covid-19 crisis have only been exacerbated by the
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