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
Reading Time: 2 minutes In Iceland, a remarkable application of geothermal energy is transforming the way vegetables, including cucumbers, are cultivated. This innovative approach is particularly evident at Laugaland
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 In the realm of FoodTech, a selection of innovative companies is leading the charge in redefining food production for a sustainable future. These trailblazers are
Reading Time: 2 minutes The prospect of integrating generative AI into the UK’s fresh produce industry is generating increasing interest among technologists, farmers, and policymakers. While many are still
Reading Time: 4 minutes We live in a fast-paced and changing world where the ever-increasing demands on our food production systems and environment have never been greater. Society faces
Reading Time: < 1 minute Eurofins Agro Testing is now leading the soil, forage, and plant pathology laboratory at SRUC and will work in partnership with SAC Consulting to strengthen
Reading Time: 3 minutes The Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Agriculture & Controlled Environment Agri Global Business Innovation Programme (GBIP) with the Netherlands is a funded offering organized by Innovate
Reading Time: 3 minutes Embracing technological change is an imperative for industries aiming to stay afloat
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
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