£1.2M new funding announced for horticultural sector
2 minute read Two new funding streams are being made available by Growing Kent & Medway to back sustainable innovation and new technologies in the horticultural and plant-based…
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 …
£1.2M new funding announced for horticultural sector
2 minute read Two new funding streams are being made available by Growing Kent & Medway to back sustainable innovation and new technologies …
Bridging the Gap in Soil Health: The Role of Soil Boosters in Enhancing Microbial Diversity
2 minute read In the quest to feed a growing global population and give back to our planet, the health of our soil …
Seedleaves and CambridgeHOK Cultivate Future of Farming with Vertical Greenhouse Marvel
5 minute read CambridgeHOK is delighted to be playing a key role in an innovative project that will see thousands of leafy greens, …
Iceland’s Green Revolution: How Geothermal Energy Powers Cucumbers
2 minute read In Iceland, a remarkable application of geothermal energy is transforming the way vegetables, including cucumbers, are cultivated. This innovative approach …
DEFRA announces new funding to improve plant biosecurity
< 1 minute read The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) in partnership with UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has unveiled a …
UK grower hails Ukrainian irrigation system as ‘revolutionary’ after trial
3 minute read A Welsh fruit and vegetable grower has hailed a Ukrainian irrigation system as ‘revolutionary’ following a successful trial of the …
The Amazing Potential of Bluetooth Low Energy in Vertical Farming
2 minute read In the world of agriculture, innovation is not just a trend; it’s a necessity. As urban spaces expand and arable …
Aeroponic Innovations: Agricooltur’s Vision for Fresh Produce Delivery with Roots Intact
2 minute read As the world grapples with challenges like climate change and water scarcity, innovative agricultural techniques are emerging as potential solutions. …
Agritech innovation receives significant boost from £75 million investment in UK’s regional hubs
2 minute read The UK government has announced a substantial £75 million investment to support regional innovation clusters, including agritech advancements. This initiative, …
Ericsson and PAWR light up 5G network for rural agricultural research
2 minute read Ericsson, in cooperation with the U.S. National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Platforms for Advanced Wireless Research (PAWR) program, announced the launch …
Feeding the Future: 10 Pioneers Revolutionizing Sustainable Food Production
2 minute read In the realm of FoodTech, a selection of innovative companies is leading the charge in redefining food production for a …
Unveiling the future: Riseholme’s new glasshouse set to revolutionise British agriculture
2 minute read In a significant stride for British agricultural innovation, Riseholme Campus is set to unveil a cutting-edge research facility, thanks to …
Editor’s View: How AI Could Cultivate the Next Green Revolution in UK Agriculture
2 minute read The prospect of integrating generative AI into the UK’s fresh produce industry is generating increasing interest among technologists, farmers, and …
UK’s Bold Move to Shape the Future of Sustainable Farming
2 minute read The United Kingdom is making significant strides in advancing sustainable agriculture, with a recent announcement of a £12.5 million investment …
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 …