How Full Fibre Broadband is Revolutionising Farming
Reading Time: 2 minutes In the rural heart of Oxfordshire, a digital revolution is transforming life on the land. The arrival of full fibre broadband is bringing lightning-fast internet
Reading Time: 2 minutes In the rural heart of Oxfordshire, a digital revolution is transforming life on the land. The arrival of full fibre broadband is bringing lightning-fast internet
Reading Time: 2 minutes The UK’s agritech sector has received a significant boost with New Zealand’s AgriZero NZ joining Innovate UK’s investor partnership programme. This public-private fund, backed by
Reading Time: 2 minutes The UK horticulture sector is actively contributing to the nation’s goal of achieving net zero emissions, with a range of initiatives and strategies aimed at
Reading Time: 2 minutes As the UK agricultural sector grapples with mounting challenges—from climate change to economic pressures—Barclays is advocating for a technological revolution to ensure the industry’s sustainability
Reading Time: 2 minutes Agritech companies are under increasing pressure to prove the return on investment (ROI) of their solutions to farmers who are navigating tighter margins, labour shortages
Reading Time: 4 minutes British farming finds itself at a crossroads, grappling with rising costs, alterations to inheritance tax, and increasingly unpredictable weather patterns. Against this backdrop, agritech is
Reading Time: < 1 minute DEFRA Minister Daniel Zeichner visited Harper Adams University on 27 March 2025 to explore cutting-edge advancements in agri-tech education, research, and industry collaboration. The visit,
Reading Time: 3 minutes Crop waste poses significant challenges in orchard management, impacting both economic returns for growers and the efficiency of the entire supply chain. Accurate yield estimation
Reading Time: 2 minutes A high-profile row has erupted between two of the UK’s leading green energy entrepreneurs over a proposed shake-up of the country’s electricity pricing – a
Reading Time: < 1 minute A Norfolk-based technology company, Greenstalk, is pioneering advancements in agricultural technology by retrofitting existing farm machinery with smart capabilities. This innovative approach enables farmers to
Reading Time: 2 minutes Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionising viticulture, offering tools that enhance efficiency and sustainability in wine production. Tom Gamble, a third-generation Napa Valley farmer, exemplifies this
Reading Time: 2 minutes The UK has solidified its standing as the fourth-largest agrifoodtech investment market in the world, drawing significant global interest and investment. In 2023 alone, the
Reading Time: 2 minutes Europe’s agricultural landscape is undergoing a profound transformation as cutting-edge technology, regenerative practices, and shifting regulations redefine the sector. From new methods of restoring soil
Reading Time: < 1 minute National Strawberry Day celebrates the beloved fruit and its vibrant flavours, making it an ideal choice for a healthy snack. While strawberries are traditionally associated
Reading Time: 2 minutes The UK government has placed soil health at the heart of its agricultural policies, recognising its vital role in sustaining crop yields and ensuring long-term
Reading Time: 2 minutes Renewable agricultural technology is rapidly transforming the landscape of modern farming, delivering a range of benefits that encompass sustainability, efficiency, and profitability. By harnessing renewable
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: < 1 minute An eye-catching 12-storey tower is transforming the city centre’s skyline, built and joined onto the former Woolworths store, ‘stepping up’ the building away from Oxford
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
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