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 Experts from the United Kingdom believe that South African energy production can be cleaned up by eavesdropping on insects. By better understanding pests that plague
Reading Time: < 1 minute The New Zealand government, through its agency New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE), has launched a comprehensive campaign aimed at assisting UK farmers in transitioning
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 In recent years, the UK has made significant strides in improving internet connectivity in rural areas, addressing long-standing challenges that have hindered the economic and
Reading Time: 7 minutes Between climate change, disease, loss of soil health, and more, the agricultural sector is facing a myriad of challenges – urban farming could solve these
Reading Time: 2 minutes Rural businesses could soon thrive with direct satellite connections boosting mobile coverage In a groundbreaking move, rural businesses across the UK could soon enjoy unprecedented
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 significant stride towards enhancing connectivity in rural areas, Virgin Media O2 has successfully deployed 150 Shared Rural Network (SRN) sites across the UK.
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: 2 minutes In the fresh produce sector, AI is already making significant strides. According to the Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC), the industry is facing considerable challenges, including
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 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: 2 minutes Advancements in 5G connectivity across Britain’s countryside are breathing new life into the UK’s horticultural sector, ushering in an era of higher yields, more sustainable
Reading Time: 1 minute At the Fruit Logistica event in Berlin, Mission Produce, Inc. is showcasing its unique avocado ripening solution, dubbed Mission Control, aimed at delivering ripe-and-ready avocados
Reading Time: 2 minutes In the world of agriculture, innovation is not just a trend; it’s a necessity. As urban spaces expand and arable land shrinks, the agricultural sector
Reading Time: 2 minutes In the fall of 2023, a significant announcement was made by three leading Agritech Centres – Agri-EPI, CHAP, and CIEL. They declared their plans to
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: 2 minutes Two new funding streams are being made available by Growing Kent & Medway to back sustainable innovation and new technologies in the horticultural and plant-based
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