Press releases, articles and stories from our members in the agri-tech cluster (see guidance) . This information is provided by third parties and published in good faith.
PBD Biotech gains £2.3m funding to take Actiphage through to OIE validation, a requirement for international adoption of this diagnostic for mycobacterial diseases including bTB, Johne’s Disease and human TB
Breedr has launch the world’s first smart, data-driven beef contract which sets a secure price 24 months ahead. It offers a new risk-free way to buy and sell livestock, based on lifetime animal data and weights. The Breedr live trading platform means producers can buy and sell through the free app with a price guarantee.
The new AI labelling solution could reduce labelling errors and significantly reduce cost of packhouse quality control costs and boost productivity.
Insect protein provides a sustainable alternative to soy. Cambridge-based Better Origin has raised $3m to fund the development of its product, X1, an AI enabled insect mini-farm.
X1 fits inside a shipping container and according to Better Origin, it is the world’s first autonomous insect mini-farm.
Actiphage®, a rapid, accurate test for tuberculosis that detects the presence of the live mycobacteria in a sample of blood or milk, has been awarded the Innovation Award 2021 by Veterinary Record, the official journal of the British Veterinary Association (BVA).
Agri-TechE is one of the partners, co-creating with ADAS, a new digital solution called Farm Performance Enhancement Platform, or Farm-PEP. The aim is to connect projects and people, providing an online community space for knowledge sharing.
Michael Ruggier Airponix discusses how a nutrient spray reduces the water requirement for CEA in arid areas.
Light Science Technologies (LST) has secured Innovate UK funding to develop an ‘all in one’ sensor for vertical farming. It will measure light, water, air, temperature, humidity, oxygen and soil to enable monitoring and control of the growing environment.
By tapping into vibrations in the hive, agri-tech start-up BeeSecure is able to listen into conversations ensuring that the bees are happy, healthy and performing well.
PheroSyn has developed a cost-effective Smart Monitoring system using the orange midge’s own communication channel: Pheromones.
The Willand Intelligent Livestock System offers the potential for methane and carbon capture.
The brains behind Small Robot Company’s team of agri-robots has been launched at REAP 2020. Wilma provides per plant intelligence on plant health.