Insights and overviews of emerging trends from Agri-TechE Director Belinda Clarke.
The existence of two simultaneous farming conferences in Oxford in January raises eyebrows to those not close to the situation. Why would there be TWO
We were so proud to be crowned Networking Group of the Year 2019 at the SME Business Awards. Helping our members is at the heart of everything we do. And now we can measure it, we can improve it even more.
The increasing interest from across the UK and overseas in engaging with Agri-Tech East, has meant that we have outgrown our name. Although our heart is very much in the east of England, our activities are not restricted by geography. So from January we are becoming Agri-TechE.
The Growing Better report not only sets out the scientific evidence and the economic case for transforming food systems but also highlights the $4.5 trillion a year new business opportunities this will create – this is very timely for the discussions at REAP 2019.
Farming businesses that participate in research have ‘first footer’ advantage when it comes to the adoption of new techniques and equipment but it also requires an investment of time and resources and this can be difficult to balance with the demands of the day job. However the benefits are far reaching it was revealed at a recent Pollinator.
We are on the verge of war…..a war on “waste”, which we expect to see increases in productivity, profitability and sustainability across the agri-food chain, and in which technology will be a major catalyst for change.
Our mission last month to Saskatoon through the HARVEST programme (through which Agri-Tech East managed the UK applications) saw 8 global winners, including Itaka Crop Solution, Hummingbird Technologies and TIMAC Agro attend Ag in Motion – the largest outdoor agricultural expo in Western Canada.
Some of the best ideas have been pioneered for one use before making a difference elsewhere. Agriculture and horticulture are no exception and right now
According to the World Health Organisation, “One Health” is an approach to designing and implementing programmes, policies, legislation and research in which multiple sectors communicate
The extreme vulnerability of UK agriculture to climate change has been revealed in a report by the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology on Climate Change and Agriculture, which brings renewed urgency to the need to have fresh thinking about ways to mitigate the impact.
The planning of our next agri-tech hackathon has got us thinking about the agri-tech deal flow and the importance of vibrant, patient and confident venture
The shortage of labour and the need for responsiveness to the environment and consumer demands that is driving the adoption of digital technologies