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SHAKE Climate Change Programme Secures £845,000 to Boost Agritech Innovation
Reading Time: 2 minutes The SHAKE Climate Change entrepreneurship programme has secured £845,000 to drive innovation in agritech projects that tackle climate change across the food and agriculture industries.

How UK Innovation Could Address Freeport Challenges Following Miscommunication Blunder
Reading Time: 2 minutes The unveiling of new freeports in the UK has devolved into an exercise in miscommunication and dashed expectations, exposing the pitfalls of political overreach. They

Will Robotics Take Over Human Roles in Controlled Environment Agriculture?
Reading Time: 2 minutes As robotics increasingly becomes a cornerstone of modern horticulture, the question of whether machines will eventually replace humans in Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) is becoming

Ultrafast Broadband Rollout: A Game Changer for Local Farmers in Rural Britain
Reading Time: 2 minutes The recent ultrafast broadband upgrade in Llanbrynmair, Powys, is set to revolutionise the lives of local farmers, highlighting the potential for rural communities across Britain.

New Tool Set to Boost Crop Yields by Optimising Phosphorus Use for British Farmers
Reading Time: 2 minutes A groundbreaking tool designed to enhance phosphorus use efficiency in crop production is set to transform the way British farmers manage this vital nutrient. Developed

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