Agri-TechE’s January Newsletter
As we welcome in the New Year, the Agri-TechE team is growing, publishing and creating some exciting new opportunities! In this edition of the newsletter:
- It’s 2022 – the Year of the Member! Read why here!
- We Are Six – meet the latest new members of the Agri-TechE team
- The REAP 2021 and “Carbon Conversation” reports launch
- Discover the export prospects for “desert-tech” innovations in Abu Dhabi
- An illuminating event to learn about the impact of light on crop performance
- Join our farm “net-walk” at Upton Suffolk Farms
- Embrace enabling technologies for ELMS
New joiners to the team
Agri-TechE welcomes Allie and Erica
We’re delighted to welcome two new members to our team: Allie Rukin, who joins as Events and Admin Assistant, will be working closely with Fiona on event delivery, and Erica Hawkins, who comes to us from the John Innes Centre as part of the BBSRC Flexible Talent Mobility Programme and will be working on programmes that connect our research and farmer communities.
STOP PRESS!
Overcoming the limitations of time - REAP report launched
Emerging technologies to overcome the limitations of time were discussed at the recent REAP 2021 conference. There was a lot of information to absorb on the day, along with all the networking and the International Café, so the report provides an opportunity to review the content at your leisure. If you are interested in following up with some of the speakers then do let us know. Hope to see you at the next one – save the date Tuesday 8th November for REAP 2022. In the meantime, thanks again to our 2021 sponsors.
The Carbon Conversation captures what farmers want
Eight enablers for a low carbon future were identified by a roundtable of farmers in the exclusive “Carbon Conversation” at REAP 2021, sponsored by Savills. The diversity of options and opportunities presented to farmers by carbon management and monetisation can be confusing. The workshop revealed eight priorities on the farmers’ wish-list that would help to instill confidence in the carbon future.
Top News and Events
Farming in Extreme Environments – Challenges and Opportunities in the UAE
12th January 2021 – Agri-Tech Express online
Smart irrigation, controlled environment production, remote monitoring – just some of the enablers for farming the desert. Silal, Abu Dhabi’s new fresh food and agri-tech company, is looking for tech collaborations and innovation partnerships to bring new solutions to this growing market.
Let There Be Light - advances for open field and vertical farming
22nd February 2021 – University of Essex
Light is fundamental to agricultural production both in the open field and in controlled environments – new thinking from leading technology and research experts and practical demonstrations will feature in this in-person event at the Essex Plant Innovation Centre. Speakers include Vitabeam, developers of a light strip that can be used to disinfect products during growth and before packaging reducing the need for washing and chemicals.
New Farm Net-Walking – Member Exclusive
4th March 2021 – Upton Suffolk Farms
New for 2022 – a series of farm walks will create an opportunity to understand deployment of technology at farm scale. The first will be at Upton Suffolk Farms, in the company of Farm Manager Nick Sheppard, exploring arable and veg crop production, taking in anaerobic digestion and biomass boilers! Places are limited so don’t miss out.
Innovating for ELMS
23rd March 2021 – Rothamsted
Technology is needed to drive new practice and measurements as UK farmers transition into ELMS. At this in person event, hear from leading farmers involved in ELMS pilots. Gain insight into innovation that will improve the management of carbon, ecosystem services and enable access to novel markets. Discover robust solutions to achieve the goals of sustainable and regenerative production.
Meet Our Members!
New and Renewing Members
New Members: F.Institute
Renewing Members: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing | EW Kisby and Sons | Iceni Glycoscience | PBD Biotech | Prime Agriculture | Pro-Lite Technology
Meet our members
Each month we will be showcasing 6 of our members. Click on their logo to find out more about them through their member pages.
A stand-alone agritech business to solve the real challenges facing the fresh produce industry, as part of their role as a leading supplier to the supermarkets.
Operating one of the largest indoor vertical farms in the UK, offering a variety of patented products to help other companies profit from a more scientific approach to farming.
The longest running agricultural research station in the world, providing cutting-edge science and innovation for nearly 170 years.
A technology business aiming to test and develop practical manageable technologies to improve the performance of vineyards in the UK.
Advancing farming in the East of England by funding agricultural research.
Offering a personal approach to learning, with practical, industry focused courses in a number of specialist disciplines.
Other News and Events
Hort Loss Network Funding Call Opens
Funding available for researchers tackling horticultural crop quality and postharvest food loss issues, working either alone or with industry. Applications are reviewed through a competitive selection process. Learn more here.
Funding for consortia to address farmers needs
Up to €150,000 equity-free funding is available for consortia of 2-3 partners across the EU for the deployment of new, high-value pilots in the agri-food sector, through DEMETER, the Horizon 2020 project. More information is available on the DEMETER website.
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