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Barbados Bets on Generative AI to Boost Small Farm Productivity
Reading Time: 3 minutes Some of the world’s smallest farms produce some of its biggest crops, often without advanced technology and vulnerable to the dual challenges of economic uncertainty
It’s Not a Bee, It’s a Drone: It’s Bringing The Crops Of The Future To Life
Reading Time: 2 minutes In a place where technology progressively crosses with agriculture, a new frontier is evolving, pollination drones. As the international food supply struggles with trials such as
Revolutionising Onion Farming: Aeroponics Trial Tackles Key Growing Challenges
Reading Time: 2 minutes In an exciting project being led by Jonathan Bell at Stourgarden, Professor Tracy Lawson and her team at the University of Essex are growing onions
Showcasing Bremia-Resistant Lettuce and Hydroponic Innovations
Reading Time: 5 minutes Lettuce cultivation is constantly evolving, driven by technological advances and the growing demand for sustainable and efficient farming methods. Traditional outdoor cultivation is facing increasing
xFarm Technologies Raises €36 Million to Globally Advance Regenerative Agriculture
Reading Time: 3 minutes xFarm Technologies, an agritech company that supports the digitalisation of the agri-food sector to make it more sustainable, has raised €36 million in a Series
Kent Hosts UK-Netherlands Agritech Leaders to Discuss Future Trade and Innovation Opportunities
Reading Time: 2 minutes Industry leaders, academics, and innovators from across the UK and the Netherlands recently gathered in Kent for a key discussion on the future of trade
Revolutionary Fruit-Picking Robots Combat Labour Crisis in Agriculture
Reading Time: < 1 minute Strawberry-picking robots have been called upon to tackle a labour crisis in the industry. The artificial allies could harvest and package the fruits “in a
M&S Unveils Lower Carbon Parsnips from Groundbreaking Autonomous Farming Trial
Reading Time: 2 minutes M&S has announced the promising results from its groundbreaking ‘autonomous field’ trial, marking a significant milestone as the first retailer to grow and sell a
Editor’s View: Cybersecurity in Agritech: A Critical Consideration for Food Innovation
Reading Time: 2 minutes The integration of technology within the agricultural sector has been transformative, with advancements in agritech reshaping how food is produced, distributed, and consumed. Smart farming,
£2.5m Grants Open for Agritech and Food Tech Innovation in Lincolnshire and Rutland
Reading Time: < 1 minute Agritech and food technology businesses in Greater Lincolnshire and Rutland are now able to apply for grants totalling up to £2.5 million to support innovation
Automated Broccoli Harvester Set to Revolutionise Protein Crop Production
Reading Time: 2 minutes In a pioneering move, a collaboration between The UK Agri-Tech Centre, Upcycled Plant Protein (UPP), and The James Hutton Institute is pushing the boundaries of
How AI and Digital Twins are Transforming British Agriculture
Reading Time: 2 minutes Artificial intelligence (AI) is driving a transformative shift in British agriculture, enhancing productivity, sustainability, and resilience in the face of climate change. From predictive algorithms
Bicton College Launches Groundbreaking Agritech and Advanced Engineering Centre
Reading Time: 2 minutes Bicton College, a pillar of agricultural education in Devon, has officially opened its new Agritech and Advanced Engineering Centre, marking a significant leap forward in
Agritech and Sustainability Take Centre Stage at FPC Fresh Awards 2024
Reading Time: 2 minutes The 2024 FPC Fresh Awards put a spotlight on the technological and sustainable innovations driving the future of the fresh produce industry. Widely regarded as
UK Agritech Initiative Explores Drone Technology to Revolutionise Strawberry Pollination
Reading Time: 2 minutes A groundbreaking project titled “Precision Pollination for Higher Strawberry Productivity and Quality” is setting new standards in the UK’s agritech sector, using drone technology to
The AI-Powered Fourth Agricultural Revolution
Reading Time: 3 minutes Agriculture, the cultivation of domestic plants and animals, began about 12,000 years ago in the Fertile Crescent. This was the first agricultural revolution, leading to
SOLASTA Bio Secures £10.7 Million to Revolutionise Green Insecticide Development
Reading Time: 2 minutes Glasgow-based Agritech innovator SOLASTA Bio has successfully completed an oversubscribed £10.7 million Series A funding round. This significant investment will propel the development of its
Private 5G Networks Set to Transform Food and Wine Production in West Sussex
Reading Time: 2 minutes Local businesses across West Sussex are poised for a technological boost as Boldyn Networks prepares to roll out a series of private 5G networks designed
Editor’s View: AI in Food Safety – The Slow Revolution
Reading Time: 3 minutes Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping industries worldwide, and the food sector is no exception. From manufacturing operations to supply chains, many food companies have
Groundbreaking Step in Banana Biotechnology and the Future of Global Banana Production
Reading Time: 2 minutes Australia has reached a pivotal moment in agricultural biotechnology with the approval of the world’s first genetically modified (GM) banana for commercial production. The QCAV-4,