Smart Farming Almond Pioneers Poised for International Growth
< 1 minute read The smart farming pioneers at Veracruz Almonds are poised for international growth, as they seek to expand exports into the …
Big Data & AI
Robotics, artificial intelligence and advanced agriculture are changing the way we produce food!
4 minute read From commonsense sustainable practices to idiocentric genome-specific personalisations, to robotic kitchens, to cellular agriculture, food systems in the future will …
Root Extracts: Revolutionising the potato production supply chain
3 minute read Root crop R&D agri-tech firm B-hive Innovations has developed Root Extracts Ltd. The venture will extract plant-based protein from outgrade potatoes and peeling …
Global food supply chain at risk from malicious hackers
4 minute read Modern “smart” farm machinery is vulnerable to malicious hackers, leaving global supply chains exposed to risk, experts are warning. It …
£11.4m innovation centre aims to fire Norfolk up the food rankings
3 minute read An £11.4m project is taking shape outside Norwich which aims to fulfil the potential of East Anglia’s food and drink …
Detecting crop disease in the palm of your hand
2 minute read Detecting crop disease invisible to the naked eye could soon be a reality for UK farmers, thanks to the development …
Robot chef that has learned to chew, taste and alter seasoning is unveiled
3 minute read The ‘chef’ can already cook omelettes – and could one day help out in busy homes and assisted living complexes. …
New technology: Solar-powered robot for drilling and weeding
2 minute read A fully autonomous, solar-powered robot capable of precision drilling and weeding has been launched by Opico. Offering pesticide-free weed control …
Using smart data to maximise fertiliser ROI
2 minute read UK growers are adopting smart, digital farming at a rapid rate, but as fertiliser prices escalate and new environmental regulations …
Using AI in agriculture could boost global food security
4 minute read As the global population has expanded over time, agricultural modernisation has been humanity’s prevailing approach to staving off famine. A …
Is Agriculture Ready for Autonomous Tractors?
2 minute read A new white paper from Agri-EPI Centre, the Agricultural Innovation Centre for Precision and Engineering Technology, offers recommendations related to …
Can augmented reality actually benefit the food industry?
3 minute read While augmented reality (AR) has been around for some time, the adoption of the technology has been slow. Part of …
Agritech to strengthen UK-Brazil trade ties
3 minute read Trade is a two-way street and the UK agricultural sector will benefit from increased trade with Brazil, according to a …
Programme Aimed At Boosting Agritech And Agri-Food Start-Ups Set To Return This Spring
2 minute read A successful ‘pre-accelerator’ programme aimed at boosting sapling agritech and agri-food start-ups is set to return this Spring. Cultivate 2.0, …
‘Sugar dots’ technology to supercharge crop growth
2 minute read A Bristol startup behind carbon-based technology to supercharge crop growth and reduce farming’s climate footprint has raised £1 million. Glaia …
Funding of £2.5m for what is widely considered to be the world’s first robotic farm
4 minute read Robot Highways’ is a project which aims to ensure industry sustainability by addressing labour shortages, the need for global food …
UK tech partnership to launch world-first service letting farmers see through clouds
2 minute read A world-first service that could revolutionise the way satellite imagery is used in precision agriculture has today been announced by …
Universities unite to improve farm research and innovation
2 minute read Sixteen UK universities have come together to agree research and innovation priorities for agriculture. The aim is to help farmers …