Time for Research – Agri-TechE
[ad_1] It’s been quite the year for agriculture-focussed research in the UK with frequent accolades and good news to share, reinforcing again the quality and impact of British science. But…
ATW23: Explore first-hand how technology is at the root of vegetable consumption
[ad_1] What goes into producing a parsnip for your Christmas dinner plate? Thursday’s Agri-Tech Week event, hosted by the Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association, took us to Frederick Hiam in Suffolk…
ATW23: Crops to products; building those value-chains
[ad_1] Introducing crop diversity into the arable rotation is easy to say, but potentially harder to implement. As well as needing access to suitable varieties, knowledgeable agronomy, and perhaps specialist…
ATW23: Gene editing and genetic modification
[ad_1] At the 6th Agri-Tech Week event of 2023, hosted by Rothamsted Research, discussions centred around genome engineering, precision breeding tools, and the commercialisation of scientific advancements. The world’s oldest…
ATW23: Integrated pest management in action
[ad_1] Managing pest and disease pressures in a farming system does not always mean reaching for the (ag-chem) can as a first resort. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) principles offer a…
ATW23: Embedding entrepreneurship in research
[ad_1] Clinical solutions for new drugs – inspired by crop research – and a breed of tomato designed to bring health and nutrition to consumers were among the innovations showcased…
ATW23: Heat and Drought – University of Essex
[ad_1] Industry representatives and researchers from the Essex Innovation Centre at the University of Essex got together to discuss the impact of unpredictable weather patterns in agriculture and to explore…
soil carbon fate model helps climate change fight
[ad_1] At Agri-Tech Week 2023, “Ferrari” sugar beet met “Caveman” sea beet. Delegates learned that soil carbon can be categorised as either “scones with jam and cream” or “Brussels sprouts”,…
ATW23: Real-world solutions to tackle the impacts of climate change
[ad_1] At Agri-Tech Week 2023, “Ferrari” sugar beet met “Caveman” sea beet, delegates learned that soil carbon can be categorised as either “scones with jam and cream” or “Brussels sprouts”,…
The Agri-Tech Conference: Adapt & Innovate at REAP ’23
[ad_1] Conference season might seem like a carousel of speakers, networking sessions, and buffet sandwiches, yet their value remains as significant as ever. So, while ’tis the season (the agri-tech…