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AI-Powered Optical Sorting Drives New Era of Precision Grading
Reading Time: 2 minutes Dutch agritech specialist Flikweert Vision is accelerating the shift towards intelligent automation in post-harvest handling, with its flagship QualityGrader platform bringing AI-driven precision to one
From Sky To Soil: Drone Innovation Reshapes UK Agriculture
Reading Time: 2 minutes A Cornwall-based agri-tech business is harnessing drone technology to transform on-farm operations, offering a faster, more precise and cost-effective approach to a range of agricultural
Iran Crisis Sparks Urgent Call For UK Agritech Investment
Reading Time: 2 minutes The escalating conflict involving Iran has sparked renewed calls for the UK to accelerate investment in agritech, as policymakers warn that global instability is once
Award-Winning Robots Set To Revolutionise UK Harvesting
Reading Time: 2 minutes The University of Essex has secured national recognition for its pioneering agricultural robotics, with its Sustainable smArt Robotic Agriculture initiative winning Best Research Project (Industry
Editor’s View: Vertical Farming Is Growing Up — And The UK Is Ready
Reading Time: 2 minutes There was a moment, not that long ago, when vertical farming seemed unstoppable. Venture capital was flowing, futuristic indoor farms were appearing in city warehouses,
From Insects To Cultivated Meat: Report Maps The Future Of Food Innovation
Reading Time: 2 minutes A new forward-looking report has highlighted edible insects, cell-cultivated foods and vertical farming among the innovations most likely to shape what ends up on UK
Innovation Must Fit The Farm: Key Steps To Accelerate Agritech Adoption
Reading Time: 2 minutes Agritech innovators must design technologies that integrate seamlessly with real-world farm operations and emerging digital standards if they are to accelerate the transition towards a
Major Vertical Farming Deal Set To Transform UK Salad Supply
Reading Time: 2 minutes Fischer Farms, the firm behind one of the world’s largest vertical farms, has announced a strategic partnership with Dawndew Salad to deliver a new benchmark
From Landfill To Lettuce: Growing Dome Uses Methane To Power Fresh Produce Cultivation
Reading Time: 2 minutes A pioneering project by Sustain Wiltshire aims to turn landfill sites into low‑carbon, affordable fresh produce production hubs, using inflatable growing domes powered and enriched
Red Tape Chokes £6bn UK Seaweed Boom
Reading Time: 3 minutes The UK risks losing its stake in the fast-growing £6bn global seaweed market as bureaucracy and sluggish decision-making stall progress. A new policy brief from
UK’s New Farm Incentives Could Supercharge Precision Agriculture Uptake
Reading Time: 2 minutes The UK’s flagship farm support scheme has had a makeover — and it could be the catalyst British precision agriculture has been waiting for. At
New High-Tech Vision Takes Aim at £43.5 Million Slug Problem
Reading Time: 2 minutes Slug damage is quietly costing UK arable farmers an eye-watering £43.5 million every year — and this year, researchers believe they’re closer than ever to
92% Of Farmers Feel Sustainability Work Goes Unrecognised
Reading Time: < 1 minute Nearly nine in 10 UK farmers believe their sustainability efforts are being ignored by the wider food supply chain, according to fresh research from Pinstone
From Innovation To Impact: UK Agri-Tech Centre Doubles Down On Commercial Success
Reading Time: 3 minutes At a reception at the House of Lords on 3 February 2026, the UK Agri-Tech Centre set out new priorities centred squarely on accelerating the
AI Won’t Erase Farming Jobs — But It’s Redrawing The Risk Map
Reading Time: 3 minutes Artificial intelligence is already transforming agriculture — and before you panic about robots taking over the countryside, let’s set the record straight: the machines aren’t
Recognising Those Who Dare To Rethink Fresh
Reading Time: 2 minutes Innovation and sustainability are no longer optional extras in fresh produce and floriculture – they are the engines driving resilience, competitiveness and long-term success. That
UK Controlled Environment Sector Sounds Alarm Over Soaring Energy Charges
Reading Time: 2 minutes The UK’s controlled environment horticulture sector is warning that a dramatic rise in electricity network standing charges threatens the viability of protected horticulture and related
£21.5 Million Funded To Drive Practical Agri-Innovation Across England
Reading Time: 2 minutes England’s farming sector is set to benefit from a fresh wave of innovation support after the UK Government confirmed a £21.5 million investment to accelerate
Calls For Gene Editing Protections In UK-EU Trade Reset Talks
Reading Time: 2 minutes The UK government have been urged to ensure that progress on gene editing is not compromised as negotiations continue on improving trade relations with the
Record Crowds At LAMMA 2026 As Farmers Seek Innovation Under Pressure
Reading Time: 3 minutes LAMMA 2026 has recorded its biggest turnout in the event’s history, drawing more than 45,000 visitors and over 800 exhibitors to the NEC Birmingham, as