AGRI-TECHE NEWS UPDATE
Hempcrete as a high-value, green alternative to oilseed rape?
Eco insulation is one of the many applications for industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa), a plant that is gaining interest as an alternative to oilseed rape in a rotation…
World leading technologists come together – sign up now to meet the St Louis AgCluster!
Nearly 50 per cent of US crop and livestock production is located within 500 miles of St Louis so this is a good launch point for companies looking to engage with US food production. A virtual networking event on 29th April 2021 provides an opportunity to explore collaborations.
‘Great Future’ for hemp says Norfolk Grower
“I see hemp as a crop with a great future – with multiple uses in a market that needs developing,” explains John Barrett, Director of Sentry Limited, and speaker at the Agri-TechE event “From Farmer to Pharma”.
Life in 2040 – designing a sustainable future
If anything, this year has taught us that the future is unpredictable. And that makes planning problematic, how can you account for the impact of disruption, whether that is from a world event, extreme weather or technological breakthrough?
The Horticultural Quality and Food Loss Network (HortQFLNet) launches its 2nd Funding Call
Funding call open from 4th May inviting Plant science and technology focussed researchers with a particular interest in addressing horticultural crop quality (fruit, vegetables and potatoes) and postharvest food loss
to apply for research funding.
A trait based regulatory framework could release benefits of blight resistance
Adoption of a trait based regulatory framework may enable genetically improved potatoes to be made available in the UK.
Guidance for Hopin Exhibitors
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