£36M UK 5G boost: Transforming rural life and farming
The UK government's recent allocation of £36 million to create 5G Innovation Regions marks a pivotal step in enhancing rural...
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LATEST AGRITECH STORIES
EU to fund sustainable agri-food promotion with €185.9 million in 2024
The European Commission will allocate €185.9 million in 2024 to fund promotion activities for sustainable and high-quality EU agri-food...
Editor's View: Casting a Green Light on our Energy Landscape
In the verdant landscapes our nation, a quiet revolution is unfolding. The renewable energy sector, once a fledgling industry, is now...
Growing up smart: How Bluetooth Low Energy is seeding the future of vertical farming
In the world of agriculture, innovation is not just a trend; it’s a necessity. As urban spaces expand and arable land shrinks, the...
Seismic whispers and stormy roars as earthquake rocks the north of England
In County Durham, a minor earthquake has been registered, with a magnitude of 1.3 on the Richter scale. The British Geological Survey who...
Sowing sustainability: British horticulture's peat-free revolution
In the vanguard of horticultural innovation, British growers are increasingly embracing peat-free practices, spurred by environmental...
UK grower hails Ukrainian irrigation system as ‘revolutionary’ after trial
A Welsh fruit and vegetable grower has hailed a Ukrainian irrigation system as ‘revolutionary’ following a successful trial of the...
Fossil fuels: The hidden enemy in our global food supply chain
A recent study has highlighted the pervasive nature of fossil fuels within the global food supply chain, with a stark warning that major...
GFD ramps up efforts to decarbonise Scottish farming
An East-Lothian-based company is doubling down on its efforts to help farmers across Scotland and the north of England cut their carbon...
Agritech innovation receives significant boost from £75 million investment in UK's regional hubs
The UK government has announced a substantial £75 million investment to support regional innovation clusters, including agritech...
Unveiling the future: Riseholme's new glasshouse set to revolutionise British agriculture
In a significant stride for British agricultural innovation, Riseholme Campus is set to unveil a cutting-edge research facility, thanks...
Feeding the future: 10 pioneers revolutionising sustainable food production
In the realm of FoodTech, a selection of innovative companies is leading the charge in redefining food production for a sustainable...
Editor's View: How AI Could Cultivate the Next Green Revolution in UK Agriculture
The prospect of integrating generative AI into the UK's fresh produce industry is generating increasing interest among technologists,...
Agriculture left in the lurch: UK's overlooked farming labour crisis
In a surprising move, the government’s recent overhaul of the Shortage Occupation List (SOL) has bypassed the agricultural and...
Rooted in resilience: Unearthing the soil’s secret to climate-proof agriculture
In the face of the looming spectre of climate change, Tesco, a beacon in the UK’s supermarket landscape, is not just adapting but...
UK’s bold move to shape the future of sustainable farming
The United Kingdom is making significant strides in advancing sustainable agriculture, with a recent announcement of a £12.5 million...
Harper Adams named first ever Specialist University of the Year
Harper Adams has been named as the first ever Specialist University of the Year in the Times and the Sunday Times Good University Guide...
Lots of indoor farms are shutting down as their businesses struggle. So why are more being built?
Inside a bright greenhouse about an hour outside Dallas, workers in hairnets and gloves place plugs of lettuce and other greens into...
Revolutionising the Berry Game: How British Blackberry Growers are Setting New Standards
Present-day farming practices in the UK make it possible for blackberries to be available for a lengthy 36-week period, from April...
Turning the tables on waste: UK hospitality's innovative fight against food and energy squander
The UK's hospitality industry is facing a growing crisis, not just environmentally but also economically and socially, as millions of...
Digital leap: CNS unveils next-gen port system for UK trade
Digital Trade Solutions business CNS (Community Network Services), a DP World company, is rolling out its new CNS Port Community System...
Opinion: Regenerative farming can save the UK from food crisis
With the wet weather in the United Kingdom over recent months only recently punctuated by a burst of late summer sun, you might think the...
Wootzano lures global agritech titans to Newcastle for a robotic revolution
A range of speakers delivered talks on the futuristic developments in 'agritech' and saw North East-developed robotics in action....
Editor's View: The Sky-High Future of UK Salad Production
The next time you enjoy a crisp, fresh salad, think about where it came from and where it could come from in the future.
New tech boosts Dutch drive for sustainable farming
"I'm at the Wageningen University's Farm of the Future, where I had been expecting to see robots and perhaps, drones flying overhead,"...
Editor's View: AI's Transformative Role in Fresh Produce Retail
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is making significant strides across various industries, and retail is no exception. While the technology...
Crop nutrition and Net Zero: When is enough, enough?
Extreme weather events driven by climate change and industry net zero commitments are focusing the potato supply chain’s attention on how...
Asparagus gets its own robot thanks to AutoPickr’s picking innovation
Robotics company AutoPickr has recently secured £710,000 in an early funding round to support the development of its farm-based robot,...
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