£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 …
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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 …
The Amazing Potential of Bluetooth Low Energy in Vertical Farming
2 minute read In the world of agriculture, innovation is not just a trend; it’s a necessity. As urban spaces expand and arable …
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, …
Ericsson and PAWR light up 5G network for rural agricultural research
2 minute read Ericsson, in cooperation with the U.S. National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Platforms for Advanced Wireless Research (PAWR) program, announced the launch …
Editor’s View: How AI Could Cultivate the Next Green Revolution in UK Agriculture
2 minute read The prospect of integrating generative AI into the UK’s fresh produce industry is generating increasing interest among technologists, farmers, and …
UK-based FruitCast raises €3.2M to enhance soft fruit farming with AI-backed data analytics
2 minute read Lincolnshire, UK-based FruitCast, a startup that offers yield forecasting services for soft-fruit growers, announced that it has secured £2.8M (approximately €3.26M) …
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 …
Power of data being used to help boost farmers’ income in Nigeria
2 minute read A new project aims to harness the power of data to help farmers to make more money from their produce …
Report: Nanotechnology can improve crop yields and fertiliser use
2 minute read Developments in nanotechnology in agriculture can bring efficiency to water and fertiliser use, according to the findings of a recent …
Artificial Intelligence – The Revolutionary Force in Crop Breeding
3 minute read Embracing technological change is an imperative for industries aiming to stay afloat in an ocean of relentless innovation. Agriculture, a pillar of our global economy, is no stranger to this current. One emerging trend that’s galvanising the agricultural industry is the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in crop breeding, leading to significant strides in the sector’s growth and efficiency.
£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 …
Connectivity issues cost UK economy millions
3 minute read The pandemic brought a stark reminder to every organisation employing knowledge workers just how fundamental to operations good connectivity is, …
Bayer collaborates with Microsoft to unveil new cloud-based enterprise solutions
4 minute read Following a 2021 strategic partnership announcement with Microsoft, Bayer today launched new cloud-based solutions for the agri-food industry: AgPowered Services …
New Directions: Embracing Innovation for a Brighter Food Future!
4 minute read Our food system is at a major turning point. Now, more than ever before, we need to embrace innovation and …
Connected farming and the IoT
3 minute read Agriculture is one of the oldest fields of human activity, but today it cannot remain aloof from total digitalization. Through …
Agritech 4.0: New technologies and leading players to watch
5 minute read The agritech industry is turning to industrial IoT and other technologies as firms aim to solve the challenges of feeding …
Cropin secures funding from investors including Google
2 minute read Cropin, the global agritech company which built the world’s first industry cloud for agriculture, has secured funding from new investors …