Stirling scientists to develop new carbon negative food
3 minute read A pioneering project led by University of Stirling scientists aims to develop a new carbon negative food source. The £800,000 government-funded initiative will create four new…
New government funding given to innovative agriculture
3 minute read Defra has announced that they will be allocating £9.13 million to three innovative projects for research & development on strategies …
2021: A blazing year for Agritech
3 minute read Over the past 12 months, the potential promised by Agritech has finally established itself, reflects Simon Deacon, CEO and founder …
Stirling scientists to develop new carbon negative food
3 minute read A pioneering project led by University of Stirling scientists aims to develop a new carbon negative food source. The £800,000 government-funded …
CHAP helps to make innovative agri-tech ideas a reality
4 minute read We live in a fast-paced and changing world where the ever-increasing demands on our food production systems and environment have …
Plant-powered innovations: UK researchers boost B12 in pea shoots using aeroponics
4 minute read A team of UK researchers have discovered a way to biofortify pea shoots with Vitamin B12 using aeroponic indoor farming. …
Eurofins enters new partnership with SRUC
< 1 minute read Eurofins Agro Testing is now leading the soil, forage, and plant pathology laboratory at SRUC and will work in partnership …
Up-to-Date Snapshot of the Vertical Farming Sector Globally
< 1 minute read The vertical farming sector is a rapidly growing segment within the agriculture and food production industry, projected to reach a …
Asparagus gets its own robot thanks to AutoPickr’s picking innovation
< 1 minute read Robotics company AutoPickr has recently secured £710,000 in an early funding round to support the development of its farm-based robot, …
UK-based FruitCast raises €3.2M to enhance soft fruit farming with AI-backed data analytics
2 minute read Lincolnshire, UK-based FruitCast, a startup that offers yield forecasting services for soft-fruit growers, announced that it has secured £2.8M (approximately €3.26M) …
Gardin’s High-Tech Sensors Unlock Plant Health Secrets for Maximum Yield
2 minute read “Everyone is measuring the soil, air, humidity, and temperature except for the product itself; the actual plant. Having worked in …
UK vertical farm secures Red Tractor and Global GAP accreditations
< 1 minute read A UK vertical farming business has secured the coveted Red Tractor and Global GAP accreditations, enabling it to sell produce …
Renewable energy could be game-changer for vertical farming
3 minute read Increasing the use of renewable energy could power a new generation of vertical farms says a leading expert. Speaking at …
Collaborative prospects with the Netherlands for AI-centered agricultural solutions
3 minute read The Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Agriculture & Controlled Environment Agri Global Business Innovation Programme (GBIP) with the Netherlands is a …
Raspberry-picking robot startup picks up £1.5m funding
< 1 minute read Climate investor Elbow Beach Capital is supplying £1.5m to raspberry-picking robot creator Fieldwork Robotics. It marks the third food-picking startup …
Power of data being used to help boost farmers’ income in Nigeria
2 minute read A new project aims to harness the power of data to help farmers to make more money from their produce …
Report: Nanotechnology can improve crop yields and fertiliser use
2 minute read Developments in nanotechnology in agriculture can bring efficiency to water and fertiliser use, according to the findings of a recent …
Artificial Intelligence – The Revolutionary Force in Crop Breeding
3 minute read Embracing technological change is an imperative for industries aiming to stay afloat in an ocean of relentless innovation. Agriculture, a pillar of our global economy, is no stranger to this current. One emerging trend that’s galvanising the agricultural industry is the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in crop breeding, leading to significant strides in the sector’s growth and efficiency.
Using AI to breed the crops of the future
2 minute read The agriculture sector can combine current genetic mapping techniques with AI’s generative and decision-making capabilities. While agricultural companies and farmers …
GrowUp Farms’ Vertical Farming Debuts Ready-to-Eat Salads in Tesco
3 minute read Pioneering UK vertical farm, GrowUp Farms, has launched Unbeleafable®, the first range of ready-to-eat salads grown in a vertical farm …
Listening to nature’s symphony: Harnessing earthworms’ songs for healthy soil
2 minute read Researchers suggest that earthworms, known for their noisy behavior, could hold the key to maintaining soil health. In a ground-breaking …