£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 …
Smart Farming
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, …
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 …
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 …
CHAP helps to make innovative agri-tech ideas a reality
4 minute read We live in a fast-paced and changing world where the ever-increasing demands on our food production systems and environment have …
Eurofins enters new partnership with SRUC
< 1 minute read Eurofins Agro Testing is now leading the soil, forage, and plant pathology laboratory at SRUC and will work in partnership …
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 …
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 …
New government funding given to innovative agriculture
3 minute read Defra has announced that they will be allocating £9.13 million to three innovative projects for research & development on strategies …
Research: Co-locating crops and solar can increase performance
2 minute read Growing commercial crops on solar farms can both increase commercial food production and improve solar panel performance and longevity, according to new …
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 …
Can agritech really transform the future of food?
4 minute read Feeding the world is getting trickier. The sharp rises in the cost of living that followed the Covid-19 crisis have …
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 …