Reading Time: 3 minutes British growers, facing a confluence of challenges, have welcomed the release of the government’s five-year seasonal-worker pledge. Ali Capper, executive chair of British Apples and Pears Limited
Reading Time: < 1 minute Climate tech startups in the UK attracted a record £1.09 billion in venture capital investment during 2020, signaling a decisive shift towards sustainability-focused innovation within
Reading Time: 2 minutes An innovative new food product may seem unremarkable at first glance. Ravioli made from solein, a protein produced by Finnish firm Solar Foods, carries the
Reading Time: 2 minutes British agriculture, a foundational pillar of the nation’s economy and sustenance, faces an urgent need for transformation. Amidst rapidly evolving global conditions, the sector must
Reading Time: < 1 minute Innovate UK CEO Indro Mukerjee has unveiled the UK Agri-Tech Centre, establishing the nation’s largest agri-tech powerhouse. This groundbreaking initiative merges three existing centers –
Reading Time: < 1 minute Tesco has partnered with four international grocery leaders – Woolworths Group, Ahold Delhaize, Empire Company Ltd, and Shoprite – to establish W23 Global, a collaborative
Reading Time: 2 minutes The red planet may be millions of miles away, but visions of fresh produce orbiting Earth are tantalizingly closer thanks to a visionary UK agritech
Reading Time: 2 minutes A new project seeks to empower plant breeders with cutting-edge research tools and genomic resources with the goal of rapidly developing more resilient, climate-resistant crops.
Reading Time: 2 minutes Over the preceding decade, CRISPR technology has witnessed substantial advancements, buoyed by significant investments from both private and public sectors. However, questions linger regarding the
Reading Time: 2 minutes Fresca Group Limited, a leading entity in the UK’s fresh produce sector, has unveiled Thanet Earth’s foray into the leafy salad market through the acquisition
Reading Time: 2 minutes Traditional farming methods are increasingly under pressure, facing a changing climate, limited space for crops, and dwindling water supplies. But aeroponic cultivation could be just
Reading Time: 3 minutes LettUs Grow, the innovative leader in advanced aeroponic technology, has today announced a partnership programme for its advanced aeroponic technology, to promote geographical expansion and
Reading Time: 2 minutes The Agri-Tech Centres are collaborating with Debye Ltd on a pioneering project that mimics the process of lightning striking water to produce nitrogen in the
Reading Time: 2 minutes The Soil Association’s annual report paints a picture of opportunity and challenge for the UK organic sector. The 12-year streak of growth underscores shifting consumer
Reading Time: 2 minutes In a world facing the challenges of a growing population and increasing concerns about global food security, the agricultural sector is turning to technological advancements
Reading Time: 2 minutes In a groundbreaking development that could redefine the future of superfoods, scientists have introduced a new genetically modified purple tomato, marking a significant milestone in
Reading Time: 1 minute At the Fruit Logistica event in Berlin, Mission Produce, Inc. is showcasing its unique avocado ripening solution, dubbed Mission Control, aimed at delivering ripe-and-ready avocados
Reading Time: 2 minutes A pioneering new agritech venture has emerged, promising to redefine the contours of sustainable farming. The Advanced Aeroponics project, a collaborative effort between LettUs Grow
Reading Time: 3 minutes A pioneering project led by LettUs Grow – in collaboration with Fotenix, Rothamsted Research, CHAP, and Vertically Urban – is set to revolutionise the Total
Reading Time: 2 minutes A recent study led by an international team of scientists, including experts from the University of Birmingham, the Paris-based International Institute of Refrigeration, and London
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