As we prepare to bid farewell to 2020, the Agri-TechE elves have been working hard to deliver an exciting line-up of thought-provoking events and discussions for 2021.
Going virtual enabled an exceptional number of people to participate in REAP and the other Agri-Tech Week events; particularly noticeable is the increasingly national and international reach of the innovation ecosystem.
This year’s Agri-Tech Week and the REAP Conference is focussed on international collaboration and farmer-centred technology development – and it will be more important than ever.
The global uncertainty may look set to continue, but we are looking ahead with some thought-provoking agri-tech and revving up for REAP.
We’re excited to announce a special member’s briefing about opportunities in the Middle East, give a taste of Agri-Tech Week 2020 and welcome you to attend online discussions.
We hope harvest is going well for those of you out in the field, and that everyone is staying well. This month we’ve been thinking about the role of hybrids and twins in agriculture in our blog – and we’re having a quieter August while we plan 2021’s activities, so “see” you in September.
It’s that time when industry networking is usually at its peak, with on-farm demos, trade events and agricultural shows all featuring the latest new tech, varieties and research. Technology has enabled some exciting new formats for remote delivery of our activities, so log on and join in!
Alternative thinking is our theme for this month, as we look beyond the challenges to the opportunities they create.
Business carries on here at Agri-TechE as we send our second monthly update whilst in social distancing. “Response to challenge” is our theme for this month.
Life at the moment seems to be about expecting the unexpected. So we’re planning events and activities to help and inspire.
Provocative questions are being posed at the Agri-TechE Controlled Environment Agriculture conference, which is exploring emerging technologies for vertical farming and for growing crops in a secure indoor spaces.
We’ve gone international this month, with trips to Australia and an agri-tech visit currently underway in St Louis, Missouri.