£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 …
Bio Tech
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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. …
Gardin’s High-Tech Sensors Unlock Plant Health Secrets for Maximum Yield
2 minute read “Everyone is measuring the soil, air, humidity, and temperature except for the product itself; the actual plant. Having worked in …
Collaborative prospects with the Netherlands for AI-centered agricultural solutions
3 minute read The Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Agriculture & Controlled Environment Agri Global Business Innovation Programme (GBIP) with the Netherlands is a …
£5m funding to accelerate agricultural innovation
2 minute read Small and medium-sized farm businesses will be able to apply for a share of £5 million to fund innovative ideas …
Growing Kent & Medway and Canterbury Christ Church University Join Forces to Cultivate Agritech Innovation
2 minute read A fresh collaboration has been announced between Growing Kent & Medway and Canterbury Christ Church University to establish connections between …
£800k government grant for new UK agritech consortium transforming broccoli waste into sustainable protein
3 minute read UPP, the company specializing in harvesting technology and broccoli protein, has led a consortium of AgriFoodTech researchers and engineers, including …
New study aims to boost carbon capture via cropping
2 minute read A new research initiative seeks to assist farmers and producers in the UK in achieving Net Zero and enhancing crop …
UK scientists use molecular priming tech to curb climate impacts on crops
2 minute read UK researchers have announced they will develop molecular priming technology to counter the effects of climate change on crop growing. …