Farmable fabrics – a tailor-made diversification opportunity for UK agriculture?
[ad_1] While we can all agree that food is a necessity, clothing is also pretty high on the list! Perhaps surprisingly, around 70% of the clothes we wear today are…
ECIF Lab visit: The Leaf Lab @ GrowUp Farms
[ad_1] In March 2024, participants of the Early-Career Innovators’ Forum (ECIF) embarked on an exclusive tour of The Leaf Lab @ GrowUp Farms – a centre dedicated to research and…
Financial support for agritech: show me the money!
[ad_1] Renowned economist and philosopher John Maynard Keynes famously declared: “The importance of money flows from it being a link between the present and the future”. The quote holds more…
Agri-TechE members secure £3.4m of £12.2m funding
[ad_1] Agri-TechE celebrates the success of five members that have been awarded a substantial £3.4 million from the total £12.2 million. The funding to boost farm resilience is allocated by…
Six Questions with Agri-TechE’s Founder & Director
[ad_1] As Agri-TechE marks its 10th anniversary, we embark on a special series, “Ten for 10,” offering insights into our journey, milestones, and the future for agri-tech. Our Founder and…
Skills for a high-tech agricultural industry
[ad_1] Of all the well-articulated barriers to technology adoption by farmers, ‘cost, risk, and trust’ are often top of the list. But levels of digital literacy and the skills to…
Anti-virals could replace neonicotinoids to combat Virus Yellows
[ad_1] As the first signs of spring begin to emerge, neonicotinoids find themselves back in the spotlight. Doubt emerges on the effectiveness of the existing ban and farmers, especially sugar…
Early-Career Chronicles with Jas Atkins
[ad_1] Welcome to the inaugural edition of our Early-Career Chronicles series, where we delve into the lives of the individuals and professionals navigating the crossroads of agriculture and technology within…
The big four from the OFC 2024
[ad_1] At Agritechnica, Microsoft reassured us that data interoperability is a challenge seen across all industries. Discussions at the Oxford Farming Conference reminded us that many of the issues faced…
Career Opportunity: Agri-TechE seeks a Membership Manager
[ad_1] Agri-TechE is a thriving ecosystem that drives innovation to transform the agricultural landscape. For over a decade, we’ve championed pioneering ideas that connect farmers, tech developers, researchers, investors, and…