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Lincolnshire’s Geothermal Glasshouse Powers Year-Round, Low-Carbon Crop Innovation
Reading Time: 2 minutes The University of Lincoln has completed a new Glasshouse Research & Development Facility at its Riseholme Park campus, adding significant capacity for controlled-environment trials in
UK Unveils £1 Trillion Digital Economy Plan Powered by AI, Quantum and Cybersecurity
Reading Time: < 1 minute The United Kingdom has unveiled a strategy to grow its digital economy to £1 trillion by harnessing AI, quantum computing, and cybersecurity. The plan emphasises
Britain’s First Genetically Edited Foods To Reach Supermarket Shelves In 2026
Reading Time: 3 minutes Britain’s first genetically edited (GE) foods will go on sale in supermarkets early next year, marking a milestone enabled by post-Brexit regulatory freedoms. Crops developed
Clarkson’s Farm Fuels Interest in Agritech and Land Management Degrees
Reading Time: 2 minutes Jeremy Clarkson’s Clarkson’s Farm has not only boosted public appreciation of farming, it is also inspiring a new wave of students to pursue agritech and
Programmable Plants: Microbes Poised To Rewrite The Future Of Farming
Reading Time: 2 minutes A cutting-edge UK agri-biotech enterprise has landed a half-million-pound grant from a national innovation agency to pioneer what it calls “programmable plants”. The ambition? A
Warwick Agri-Tech Unveils Robotics Hub To Drive Sustainable Farming Revolution
Reading Time: 2 minutes Backed by the UK Government’s Industrial Strategy, a new pilot facility from Warwick Agri-Tech will accelerate sustainable farming innovation, using advanced robotics to boost productivity, cut emissions,
Robotics And AI Could Sow A £150 Billion Boost For UK Economy
Reading Time: 2 minutes The UK manufacturing sector is falling behind when it comes to robotics and artificial intelligence, but catching up could deliver an economic windfall of around
AI-Powered Raspberry Robot Takes On Harvest Challenge In Norfolk
Reading Time: 3 minutes A pioneering raspberry-picking robot has been put through its paces in a “ground-breaking” agri-tech trial at a Norfolk fruit farm. Place UK, based at Tunstead, near
The Missing Ingredient to Safeguard UK Food Supply from Climate Shocks
Reading Time: 3 minutes Climate change is fuelling extreme weather and displacement in key food-producing countries, posing a rising risk to the UK’s food supply, according to new analysis.
How AI is Playing a Pivotal Role in Reshaping Farming
Reading Time: 2 minutes As the global population grows and climate challenges intensify, agriculture in both the UK and India is undergoing a significant transformation. At the heart of
From Rooftops to Glasshouses: How London’s Urban Farms Are Feeding the Capital
Reading Time: 3 minutes Ninety-nine per cent of produce consumed in London comes from outside the M25, according to a report by the London Assembly’s Environment Committee earlier this
Morrisons Bets On AI To Build The UK’s Most Resilient Retail Supply Chain
Reading Time: 3 minutes UK supermarket chain Morrisons has partnered with Kallikor, a leader in supply chain technology, to enhance its supply chain responsiveness and resilience Morrisons, one of
Sow, Grow, and Go Digital: North Wales Farmers Offered Cutting-Edge Tech Trials
Reading Time: 2 minutes Farmers in North Wales are being invited to trial some of the latest innovations and technologies in agriculture. The on-farm trials will test ‘smart’ agriculture
One Of Britain’s Leading Vertical Farms Up For Sale After £10m Losses
Reading Time: 2 minutes London-based Vertical Future, which has raised more than £37m in capital since it was founded in 2016, saw its losses surpass £10m in 2024 after
Editor’s View: How AI and Robotics Are Rethinking the Future of Strawberry Farming in the UK
Reading Time: 3 minutes In recent months, home-grown research and trials have accelerated how AI‑driven robotics are reshaping strawberry harvesting in the UK. With rising labour shortages, escalating costs,
AI App Offers Early Detection of Potato Blight Before Symptoms Appear
Reading Time: 2 minutes Blight-busting tech is on the horizon as Welsh scientists develop a ground-breaking mobile app to detect deadly potato disease before it strikes. The technology seeks
Farmers Turn To AI, Robots And Sensors To Battle Pests, Boost Yields And Save Water
Reading Time: 9 minutes As soil health deteriorates and labour costs rise, smart farming is increasingly looking to technology and AI to boost yields. Over the last decade, the
Farming on Mute: Digital Dead Zones Leave UK Agriculture Struggling to Compete
Reading Time: 2 minutes Farmers across Britain are still battling poor broadband and mobile signal, leaving many cut off from essential services and business tools, a new survey has
John Innes Centre Secures Share of £54M Global Talent Fund to Attract World-Leading Scientists
Reading Time: 3 minutes The John Innes Centre has been awarded an equal share of the new £54 million Global Talent Fund, to attract and support leading researchers and
Hartpury’s Digital Innovation Farm Named National Agritech Trailblazer in UK Industrial Strategy
Reading Time: 2 minutes Hartpury University and Hartpury College’s Digital Innovation Farm has been officially recognised by the UK Government’s Modern Industrial Strategy as a key driver of innovation within