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UK Biofilm Breakthrough: New Project Aims to Revolutionise Low-Cost Sustainable Fertilisation
Reading Time: 4 minutes A new project which aims to provide UK farmers and growers with a sustainable, environmentally friendly nutrient management solution is underway following a partnership between
Editor’s View: Key Trends Shaping the European Agritech Sector In 2025
Reading Time: 2 minutes Europe’s agricultural landscape is undergoing a profound transformation as cutting-edge technology, regenerative practices, and shifting regulations redefine the sector. From new methods of restoring soil
Tomtech Showcases Greenhouse Technology on National Strawberry Day
Reading Time: < 1 minute National Strawberry Day celebrates the beloved fruit and its vibrant flavours, making it an ideal choice for a healthy snack. While strawberries are traditionally associated
World-First Entirely Autonomous Parsnip Crop Grown – An Agritech Breakthrough
Reading Time: 4 minutes Huntapac’s parsnip crop, grown without human machinery operation, used Skippy Scout drone monitoring operated by Agrii’s technical experts in the world’s first instance of entirely
How Non-Browning Bananas will Pioneer the Future of Fruit Shelf-Life
Reading Time: 2 minutes UK-based plant biotechnology company Tropic is set to revolutionise the banana industry with the launch of its non-browning bananas in March, followed by extended shelf-life
UK Government’s Soil Health Policies: Support for Growers or Falling Short?
Reading Time: 2 minutes The UK government has placed soil health at the heart of its agricultural policies, recognising its vital role in sustaining crop yields and ensuring long-term
Driving the Future of Farming with Renewable Agricultural Technology
Reading Time: 2 minutes Renewable agricultural technology is rapidly transforming the landscape of modern farming, delivering a range of benefits that encompass sustainability, efficiency, and profitability. By harnessing renewable
UK Scientists Uncover Plant Mechanism That Boosts Soil Microbe Partnerships
Reading Time: 2 minutes Researchers at the John Innes Centre in Norwich, Norfolk, have identified a biological process that enhances plant root interactions with soil microbes. This discovery could
Agri-Robotics Network Secures Nearly £500K to Drive UK Horticulture Innovation
Reading Time: 2 minutes A new initiative aimed at shaping the future of agri-robotics in the UK has received a significant financial boost. The Agri-Robotics Regulatory Network has been
Innovation in the Fields: Cultivating a Secure Food Future for the UK
Reading Time: 2 minutes Agricultural innovation is emerging as a key driver in helping UK growers achieve food security in an era marked by climate change, resource scarcity and
Urban Farming Takes Root: Landmark Tower to Feature Vertical Greenhouse and Smart Growing Systems
Reading Time: < 1 minute An eye-catching 12-storey tower is transforming the city centre’s skyline, built and joined onto the former Woolworths store, ‘stepping up’ the building away from Oxford
UK Government Unveils Plan to Transform 10% of Farmland for Net Zero Goals
Reading Time: 2 minutes In a bold initiative to combat climate change and promote sustainable land use, the UK government has announced a comprehensive plan to repurpose a significant
UK Agritech Sector Poised for Transformation Amidst Key Challenges
Reading Time: 2 minutes The UK’s agritech sector is at a pivotal juncture, with the potential to revolutionise agriculture both domestically and globally. However, a recent report by the
UK Agri-Tech Delegation Forges Collaborative Ties in Spain
Reading Time: 2 minutes In early February 2025, the UK Agri-Tech Centre, supported by the Department for Business and Trade and the UK Science and Innovation Network, led a
Editor’s View: Portable 5G: The Future of Farming is in the Field
Reading Time: 3 minutes It’s often said that necessity is the mother of invention, and nowhere is this more evident than in the realm of UK agriculture. Farmers face
UK 5G Race: EE Dominates Availability While Vodafone Lags Behind
Reading Time: < 1 minute Network benchmarking provider Ookla, renowned for its Speedtest.net internet connection testing service, has shared exclusive data with ISPreview, shedding light on the current and historical
Freshwave and National Robotarium Launch 5G-Powered Agritech Robot
Reading Time: 2 minutes Freshwave partnered with the National Robotarium, a centre for robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) based in Edinburgh, Scotland, to deploy a portable 5G private network at the facility.
Planting the Seeds for AgriTech’s Future: Agri-TechE Calls for Bold Government Action
Reading Time: 2 minutes Agri-TechE emphasises the need to build upon and enhance the foundations laid by the first government AgriTech strategy a decade ago. In its 10th-anniversary report,
Syngenta and TraitSeq Harness AI to Revolutionise Sustainable Biostimulants
Reading Time: 2 minutes Syngenta and the pioneering artificial intelligence (AI) company TraitSeq are joining forces to harness the full power of AI in developing innovative, high-performance biostimulants. As
Technology Transforms UK Greenhouses into High-Tech Havens
Reading Time: 2 minutes In the UK, a quiet yet profound revolution is taking place within the sphere of greenhouse agriculture. Modern cultivators are increasingly deploying sophisticated technology to