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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
How Gene-Edited Produce Could Transform the Way Britain Eats
Reading Time: 2 minutes In a significant stride towards sustainable agriculture, gene-edited fruits and vegetables—engineered for extended freshness and enhanced nutrition—are on the cusp of reaching UK supermarket shelves.
Horticulture Vital to NI’s Agri-Food Sector
Reading Time: 2 minutes The Horticulture Pilot Scheme aims to foster innovation, support sustainable practices and promote growth within the horticulture industry. It will develop cooperation among growers, provide
Quantum Fields Forever: Can Sound, Science & Soil Save Farming?
Reading Time: 5 minutes From copper pipes in the soil to classical music for vines, Quantum Based Agriculture (QBA) is at the cutting-edge of farming innovation. Blending innovative quantum tech with
M&S unveils innovation projects to hit net zero by 2040
Reading Time: 2 minutes M&S has unveiled a series of innovation projects to support its journey to becoming net zero by 2040. The food and fashion giant said that it had
Greener Grapes on the Vine: Cutting-Edge Trials Set to Transform UK Wine
Reading Time: 2 minutes A new research project funded by Growing Kent & Medway to increase carbon and increase biodiversity in UK vineyards will use cutting-edge technology to monitor
Bee-Bopping Breakthrough: Norfolk Crop Trial Tunes Into Nature’s Pollinators
Reading Time: < 1 minute A cutting-edge crop trial in north Norfolk is turning heads—and ears—by deploying acoustic sensors to monitor bee activity across farmland. The trial, described by organisers
Saga Robotics Launches Pioneering Collaboration with Bitwise and Chambers Farm
Reading Time: < 1 minute In a major move set to reshape soft-fruit cultivation, Saga Robotics has entered a strategic three-way partnership with Bitwise Agronomy, a specialist in AI-powered crop
Ocado’s High-Tech Farming Gamble Ends in £21m Blow
Reading Time: 2 minutes Ocado is facing a potential £20m loss after a major UK farming start-up backed by the company fell into administration. The logistics group, led by Tim Steiner,
British Entrepreneur Breaks New Ground in Ginger Cultivation but Slams Lack of Agritech Support
Reading Time: 2 minutes An ambitious project to grow commercial ginger in the UK is laying bare the challenges faced by agritech pioneers when it comes to securing government
Regenerative Revolution: Potato Growers Leading the Way
Reading Time: < 1 minute Across the sector, growers are shifting towards regenerative farming—refocusing on soil health, biodiversity, and resilience. Scott Walker of McCain offers a clear-eyed insight: there is