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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,
Robotic Revolution: New Technology to Solve Daffodil Harvest Labour Shortage
Reading Time: < 1 minute Robotic technology is now poised to play a key role in addressing the longstanding labour shortages in daffodil harvesting. Traditionally, daffodil picking is a highly
AI-Powered Picking Robot Matching Human Efficiency Unveiled
Reading Time: < 1 minute Fieldwork Robotics has developed a cutting-edge robot, the Fieldwork 1, designed to revolutionise raspberry harvesting by working as efficiently as human pickers. This robot, built
UK Prioritises Global Trade Deals Over EU Re-entry, Hails CPTPP as ‘Real Win’ for Exporters
Reading Time: 2 minutes The Business and Trade Secretary, Jonathan Reynolds, has outlined a bold new direction for UK trade policy under the Labour government, embracing a dual strategy
Groundbreaking Agritech Innovation: Turning Air Pollution into Fertiliser
Reading Time: < 1 minute In a remarkable stride towards sustainable agriculture, UK scientists are spearheading an innovative project that aims to convert harmful air pollution into valuable fertiliser. Backed
Europe Prepares for Landmark Farmer-Led Trials of Gene-Edited Crops
Reading Time: < 1 minute Europe is set to embark on a groundbreaking journey in agricultural science with the imminent launch of the first farmer-led trials of gene-edited crops. This
Editor’s View: Britain’s Opportunity to Lead in the Agritech Revolution
Reading Time: 2 minutes As Europe clings to outdated regulations and protectionist policies, Britain stands at a crossroads, poised to either break free or remain shackled to a stagnating
WWLS Revolutionises Vertical Farming with Groundbreaking Sustainable Innovations
Reading Time: 3 minutes Worldwide Local Salads (WWLS), a UK-based vertical farming company, is set to transform the agricultural landscape with a series of innovative strategies designed to reduce
Fresh Direct Partners with GrowUp Farms to Boost British Vertical Farming
Reading Time: 2 minutes Fresh Direct, a leading UK provider of foodservice fresh produce, has strengthened its commitment to innovative farming by partnering with GrowUp Farms, a British vertical