Although sadly the Royal Norfolk Show will not be happening this year, the fine tradition is being kept alive in the Innovation Hub, which for the second year is going online as a virtual show, rather than physical demonstrations in a marquee at the showground. You are invited to review some of the highlights of previous years and updates on some of the many organisations that have participated.
Bovine TB and Johne’s Disease are two devastating livestock diseases. PBD Biotech’s diagnostic Actiphage® is an accurate and specific blood test for these diseases.
Hear about development of an improved diagnostic for bTB and Johne’s Disease on 6th July
Using indicators such as flicking its ears, Smartbell can identify illness in a calf three days before any symptoms emerge
The world’s first ‘activated air’ seed sterilisation system is to be launched at the Agri-TechE event “Keeping it clean with agri-tech innovation” on 19th January 2021. The system provides a dry alternative to chemical treatment or washing and boosts germination. It enables high-value seeds such as tomato or fast-growing seeds like rocket to be disinfected – many for the first time.
Growing the agri-tech innovation ecosystem – see what is new for 2021
Provoked by “artefacts from the future” we will be looking ahead to alternative future scenarios.
There is growing interest in the Middle East for agri-tech, particularly in controlled environment agriculture; algae-based biofuels; precision agriculture and agricultural robotics – areas where Agri-TechE members have considerable strengths.
Innovation Insights for Circular Agriculture features 12 Agri-TechE member businesses discussing how they are working to avoid waste, utilise resources more efficiently, and make use better use of co- & by-products.
New strategies for soil phosphate management are being assessed against a 120-year-old experiment in Suffolk, led by NIAB. Strategies include cover crops, tillage and soil amendments…
Can we really feed 40,000 people with a ‘SkyFarm’? Or will everyone in London have a ‘Personal Food Computer’ by 2040? Provocative questions…
Alternative crops, controlled environments, weather-tech and carbon capture are among the issues to be discussed at Agri-Tech East events in 2020