Agri-tech is rapidly changing with new developments all the time. Below are original stories generated by Agri-TechE.
Would it be possible to produce nitrogen fertiliser on-farm and reduce the agricultural sector’s greenhouse gas emissions? Early-stage agri-tech companies Atmonia and N2 Applied say it is. They have developed alternative approaches to generating fertiliser in a shipping container using renewable energy sources; offering the potential for carbon neutral production.
Breedr, Small Robot Company and Cellular Agriculture were among the top global agri-tech companies listed in the FoodTech 500 report by Forward Fooding.
A new era of decision support tools is making it possible to understand the complexity of food production for the first time and to begin to see how the system can be improved at every level. Latest developments in the vibrant agri-tech ecosystem are captured in the new REAP report.
The V-4 consortium is interested in agri-tech developments such as the use of drones, robots, sensors and farm management software for precision farming, as well as next generation farms and urban farming.
Gene editing offers the potential for rapidly introducing beneficial traits within a crop plant. It is also controversial and needs a strong regulatory framework, DEFRA has announced its intention to hold a consultation.
Activated air, electrolysed water, free radicals – are among the innovations for food processing and for cleaning fresh produce and seeds to be revealed at the event 19th Jan.
Pioneers in robotics and automation will have an unprecedented opportunity to engage with the US fruit and vegetable producers as part of an initiative between Agri-TechE and Western Growers Association (WGA).
Growing the agri-tech innovation ecosystem – see what is new for 2021
The government has announced (30th November 2020) the launch of a Farming Investment Fund. This will be in the form of grants for farmers to invest in equipment, technology and infrastructure with the potential to transform business performance. Agri-TechE director Dr Belinda Clarke welcomes support for farmers that will encourage adoption of new technologies.
A number of international players announced initiatives at Agri-TechE’s REAP 2020 conference.
What can a Rubik’s cube, PVA glue, Deep Heat, 3D printing, a bomb…. and more, tell us about emerging agri-tech? Join us at REAP 2020 to find out!
“Working closely with farmers can provide mutual benefit, but relationship management is an under-appreciated skill. This Farmer Tech session will provide some interesting insights into how this can be achieved” says Belinda. “There is still a distance to go, but by sharing experiences we will learn how to do it better.”