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Recent research suggests an area in the UK the size of the Champagne region would be profitable for vineyards, extending far beyond the traditional fruit growing regions. The improved quality of the product and the benefits it offers for carbon storage and regenerative agriculture are making viticulture an interesting option for growers.
“Rotation Rebellion” to “circular farming”, new carbon calculators and the future of bread and wheat, were discussed at the Oxford Real Farming Conference
Seven agri-tech companies have been selected to join the first Missouri Agri-Tech Connect Programme, an introduction to the St Louis agri-food ecosystem in the USA
The theme for REAP 2019 was ‘One Agriculture’ with the recognition that improving the productivity of agriculture has the potential also to be good for animal welfare, human health and that of the planet. The new report captures the discussion.
Agri-Tech East has become Agri-TechE from January 2020 to reflect the expansion of its membership beyond the east of England. It has increased its award wining team, with the addition of Alex Dinsdale to support its growth plans.
Check the deadlines for major agri-tech funding calls many close in January 2020
We are pleased to announce that Agri-Tech East has welcomed a new member to our award-winning team, Alex Dinsdale, to help support our future growth plans, in keeping with the fact that so many of our members are based in the wider UK and internationally.
GROW, the UK’s first agri-tech business plan competition, aims to encourage entrepreneurial thinking into the industry. Closing date for registration is 28th February 2020.
The Missouri Agri-Tech Connect Programme, which provides a gateway for UK businesses to the heart of US agricultural production, now includes introductions, networking events and 4 nights accommodation. Facilitated by the Missouri Partnership and Agri-Tech East – deadline13th December.
Alternative crops, controlled environments, weather-tech and carbon capture are among the issues to be discussed at Agri-Tech East events in 2020
Emerging agri-tech offers solutions to global challenges, and new thinking on good agricultural practice is not limited by age or geography – these are some of the uplifting messages to come out of Agri-Tech East’s REAP conference ‘Innovating towards One Agriculture’.
Baby leaf has increased in value as a salad crop over recent years, from £260m of bagged salad sold in 2005 to a staggering £1.1bn in 2017. NIAB hosted a Agri-Tech Week event to discuss what would be needed to grow the crop 24/7 with minimal waste in order to maximise the potential of this crop.