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Unlocking commercial potential of CBD for UK farmers

Outdated restrictions that prevent hemp farmers from processing and extracting CBD from the leaves and flowers of hemp, is excluding British farmers from participating in the rapidly-growing CBD market, leaving the UK reliant on imports, according to Alastair Moore, co-founder and Director of Hanway Associates. The company recently presented at Agri-TechE’s well attended ‘Farmer to Pharma’, a teaser for a bigger event to come soon.

19/06/2020

PBD Biotech gains funding from Canadian government to tackle Johne’s Disease

Johne’s disease costs the Canadian dairy industry an estimated $90 million a year through loss of production. PBD Biotech has gained funding from the Canadian government to progress development of its unique Actiphage test for mycobacterial diseases to address this major economic issue.

10/06/2020

Dr Dedola with rapid virus detection test

Iceni Diagnostics’ coronavirus tests wins funding from Innovate UK

Iceni Diagnostics has gained InnovateUK funding to accelerate development of its triage test for coronavirus that would enable large numbers of people to be quickly tested on the spot. Allowing negative-response individuals to return to their normal work-life activities.

10/06/2020

Computer vision system to predict disease risk

A computer vision system to predict outbreaks of diseases such as botrytis and mildew in strawberry crops, has gained funding from a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP).

The joint project between Wilkin & Sons and the University of Essex aims to monitor and prevent disease.

10/06/2020

Germains’ Xbeet enrich 200 gives you more yield in your field

Trials of Germains Seed Treatments new Xbeet enrich 200 show yield benefit

Xbeet® enrich 200, the new and improved offering from Germains Xbeet® seed treatment range, aims to help crop health, accelerate emergence, increase yield and mature plant resistance.

08/06/2020

Prodata Weather Systems announces new EnviroMonitor bundle to reduce data costs

Prodata Weather Systems, suppliers of the Davis EnviroMonitor environmental data monitoring system, has announced a new offer to reduce data costs.

08/06/2020

Cereals LIVE 2020 Agri-TechE members support virtual event

Innovation is the key to agricultural efficiencies and productivity, and a number of Agri-TechE members will be discussing developments and emerging technologies within an online seminar programme at Cereals LIVE .

07/06/2020

University of Cambridge develops interactive tool to show the science behind COVID-19 control measures

‘lowhighcovid’ tool highlights the potential impact of different disease control strategies

The ‘lowhighcovid’ tool is intended to highlight the potential impact of different control strategies on the rate of spread of COVID-19. It is designed as an educational tool, and is not intended to be used as a COVID-19 disease management or forecasting tool.

25/05/2020

Digital Sprint to support greener future post-COVID

Digital environmental tools that can help track, understand and predict the effects of COVID-19 are to be developed by scientists across the world in a digital sprint organised by Cranfield University to offer a greener post-pandemic future.

25/05/2020

Breedr’s virtual value-chain for livestock production supports NFU’s targets

John Royle Chief Livestock adviser, NFU, comments: “The recent crisis has shown the urgency of upgrading meat value-chains so they are fit for the 21st century … The online network developed by Breedr supports the NFU’s target to reach net zero by 2040. It is creating a virtual supply chain that builds confidence and trust between producers and processors…”

11/05/2020

Cranfield University’s new test could guarantee the perfect avocado

A technique developed and tested by Cranfield University for measuring the ripeness of avocados using vibrations could reduce waste by up to 10% and help fulfil consumer demand for ready-to-eat fruit.

08/05/2020

SlugBot aims to put an end to slimy pests

SlugBot is an exciting new project that aims to develop an innovative robotic technology for autonomous slug monitoring and precision treatment of bio-molluscicides.

07/05/2020

Member News

Unlocking commercial potential of CBD for UK farmers

PBD Biotech gains funding from Canadian government to tackle Johne’s Disease

Iceni Diagnostics’ coronavirus tests wins funding from Innovate UK

Computer vision system to predict disease risk

Trials of Germains Seed Treatments new Xbeet enrich 200 show yield benefit

Prodata Weather Systems announces new EnviroMonitor bundle to reduce data costs

Cereals LIVE 2020 Agri-TechE members support virtual event

‘lowhighcovid’ tool highlights the potential impact of different disease control strategies

Digital Sprint to support greener future post-COVID

Breedr’s virtual value-chain for livestock production supports NFU’s targets

Cranfield University’s new test could guarantee the perfect avocado

SlugBot aims to put an end to slimy pests

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