Agri-TechE’s June Newsletter
REAP 2022 is off the blocks and we couldn‘t be more excited to launch our 9th annual conference ‘Making Sense of Agriculture’.
Plus it’s Showtime! As companies are preparing their presence at trade events and agricultural shows and farmers plan which ones to attend, Agri-TechE is revving up to be out and about at three high profile events in June.
In this month’s newsletter you can:
- Combine real-world and digital agriculture as we launch REAP 2022
- Take a deep dive into the impact of the Ukraine war on global agri-food
- Understand challenges in the field – reflections from a potato grower
- See the Cereals line-up and gain Innovation Insights at Groundswell
- Join us for ‘President’s Time for Tech’ in the Innovation Hub at the Royal Norfolk Show
- Take an Agri-tech tour of the Netherlands – reflections from our Membership Manager
Don't miss out!
Making Sense of Agriculture – REAP 2022
Tuesday 8th November, Wellcome Trust Conference Centre, Cambridge
The interface between the real and digital worlds is the focus for our flagship REAP conference. The meeting of the real and virtual worlds via cutting-edge digital tools can allow farmers to explore different options in a low-risk environment, as well as speeding up R&D for tech and research.
We are delighted to be welcoming keynote speaker Elizabeth Fastiggi, Head of Worldwide Agriculture at Amazon Web Services, as our keynote speaker.
Read the monthly musing as we discuss in more detail the theme for this year’s conference. There are also exhibition and sponsorship opportunities on offer for those wanting to raise profile.
How is the war in Ukraine impacting the agri-food sector?
Wednesday 15th June, 11 am – 12 noon, online
Sunflower oil is in short supply, wheat prices and input costs are rising – sector specialist Paul McGrade of Lexington will give a short overview of some of the issues and opportunities, as well as the risks/challenges to food security at this Agri-Tech Express meeting. FREE for members, £15 +VAT for non members.
Top News and Events
Current challenges for a potato farmer
Rising input costs are among the current challenges for a potato farm. Nick Sheppard, of Upton Suffolk Farms, led the first Agri-TechE farm walk of 2022 where he demonstrated agri-tech in action.
He discusses why innovation is vital in a time of crisis.
Networking at Cereals 2022
8th / 9th June, Chrishall Grange, Cambs,
Cereals is a great networking opportunity, with many Agri-TechE members talking or exhibiting. We give an overview of where you can meet our members and look forward to hearing your thoughts about the 4th Agricultural Revolution. Director Belinda Clarke will be joined by Bofin, CHAP, Small Robot Company, Rothamstead Research and AHDB in a lively discussion at 2pm on Day 2.
Be inspired by agri-tech innovation at Groundswell!
22nd/23rd June, Lannock Manor Farm, Herts
Join us at Groundswell for lightning pitches from tech and research innovators with interests in regenerative and carbon-sensitive agriculture. The Agri-TechE Innovation Insights session promises a high energy hour starting at 4pm on Day 1 Speaker’s Corner.
Do stop by our stand MS7 in the Exhibition Marquee, where the Agri-TechE team will be on hand to talk about innovation for regenerative agriculture. You can also enter our free Prize Draw (thanks to the kind support of our members Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing) to win all three volumes of Advances in Conservation Agriculture.
It’s ‘Time for Tech’ at the Royal Norfolk Show
29th/30th June, Norfolk Showground
Smart irrigation, camo-cropping and biocontrol to reduce inputs and stimulate crop resilience; novel ways to boost nutrition in soils and grassland, and an innovative way to improve safety on farm are all featured in the Innovation Hub.
Join us for President’s Time for Tech on Day 1 at 2pm to meet exhibitors and network – you may even encounter a spider robot!
Agri-Tech in the Netherlands
Agri-TechE’s Membership Manager, Becky Dodds joined a high-level mission to Wageningen in the Netherlands to see first-hand the innovation and collaboration opportunities in a post-Brexit world.
Meet Our Members!
New and Renewing Members
New Member Pages: Schneider Electric
Renewing Members: Analytik | Bedfordia Farms | Germains Seed Technology | J F Temple & Son | LettUs Grow | Missouri Partnership | Pearson Gape Farming Partnership | Rothamsted Research | Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association | Savills | WeedBot | Spectrum 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.
Providing drone training courses and easy-to-use software solutions that help make farming more efficient, with less hassle.
Harper Adams is a leading university specifically servicing the agriculture, land-based and food sectors.
Founded in Norwich in the 1800’s, Mills & Reeve is a leading law firm that has always been at the heart of the UK’s agri sector.
A specialist in plant nutrition offering a specific range of fertilisers adapted to local soils and farmers’ needs.
YAGRO helps farmers make more informed business decisions by using data and analytics.
Disinfect seeds without chemicals – using a dry process with a cold plasma to kill pathogens.
Other News and Events
Funding Latest
BBSRC Business and Academia Prosperity Partnership
For the first time, the BBSRC is offering up to £11 million in funding to support established research partnerships between business and academic institutions for projects of up to five years. The Prosperity Partnerships funding opportunity aims to fund business-led research that arises from an industrial need, with the work being co-delivered between the business and academic partners.
BBSRC Partnerships to address for crop pest and diseases in UK Agriculture and Horticulture
BBSRC is investing £2M to enable research and innovation for new controls, strategies and approaches to manage crop pest and diseases of interest to farmers and growers in the UK. We aim to support up to forty new projects to initiate partnerships between academia and businesses in the agricultural and horticultural sectors.
Other Upcoming Agri-TechE Events
Agri-TechE Member Event, Tuesday 13th September, Cambridgeshire
At Agri-TechE’s member-exclusive event this year we are offering our network the chance to understand first-hand the pressing need for technology in the industry, by inviting you to be part of a unique Rig Challenge.
Agriculture 101 – an Introduction to the sector, Thursday 15th September 10am – 4pm, Cambridge
Do you need to understand more about British agriculture and horticulture, and the role of agri-tech within it? This one-day event brings together experts from across our ecosystem to offer their unique insights to provide an easy access overview of the sector and the opportunities it offers.
Agri-Tech Week 2022, Monday 7th November – Friday 11th November
Returning for its 9th year, Agri-Tech Week 2022 provides opportunities to meet potential collaborators, customers and partners within the agri-tech ecosystem and includes the REAP conference. Keep your eyes peeled for more updates!
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