Agri-Tech Meets...Space
A quiet revolution is happening on the farm: increasingly satellite-enabled technologies are steering tractors, directing the precision application of fertiliser, and mapping plant and soil health.
High-resolution satellite data augmented by drones is enabling early detection changes in crop health and prediction of yield; this type of information is invaluable for risk mitigation, and is just one illustration of the practical applications of space-tech in agriculture.
We'll be taking a look at state of the art in space, applications in agriculture, and a short showcase of farm-ready technologies and solutions that are space-tech enabled.
Over recent years we have seen how innovation at the intersections of different disciplines creates new business opportunities. This event is part of the Agri-Tech Meets...series.
This event is free to both Agri-TechE and Space East members. Agri-TechE members can login as usual to access the discount; Space East cluster organisations can use the discount code provided to them, or contact info@agri-tech-e.co.uk to get booked in.
Huge thanks to Space East for supporting this Agri-Tech Meets... event.
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Agenda
Stuart Catchpole is the Regional Director for Space East, the UKSA supported Space Cluster for the East of England. As one of the 14 such organisations around the UK, Space East is dedicated to developing a thriving, innovative, and engaged community of cross-sector businesses eager to explore the opportunities within the £18.2bn UK space sector.
Stuart has grown the cluster to 380 members and £4m of project money in the first 3 years of operation.
Stuart is an experienced Senior Manager with a background in both public and private sectors, spanning industries such as Bioscience, Advanced Manufacturing, Construction, and Education. Before joining Space East, he served as an Inward Investment Manager for Norfolk and Suffolk Unlimited. He has a passion for innovation, collaborative working and business development.
George is an agri-rural consultant with Collison and Associates Limited focussed on economic development, agritech, water management, sustainability, and energy. He is an economics (BSc) and sustainable finance (MSc) graduate of Maastricht University (NL), and now splits his time between the UK and Germany.
GIS-Point turns Earth-observation and field data into operational analytics for agriculture — including a 40,000+ ha Copernicus monitoring dashboard that reduced agronomist field visits by 30%, and NDVI analysis across 8,000 ha delivered in 48 hours.
Assimila analyses crops using satellite imagery, weather data, and machine learning to assess forecast yields, climate risks and conditions to deliver insights from field to national scale
Downforce Technologies provides at-scale measurement & monitoring of soil health globally. Our platform integrates ground-based data and satellite observations from 2017 to measure Soil Organic Carbon (SOC) levels.
Donna Lyndsay: A seasoned strategist and spatial data specialist with over 35 years of experience in the geospatial, Earth Observation, and environmental sectors. Donna has been at the forefront of delivering innovative solutions, products, and communication strategies to corporations for many years. Currently supporting Space4Climate, with a strong focus on translating climate science into practical, decision‑ready services. She works closely with stakeholders to develop climate tools and services that support resilience, adaptation, and evidence‑based planning across sectors. Donna is particularly passionate about bridging the gap between data, policy, and real‑world impact.
A Q&A opportunity for the audience with our speakers, followed by a round up of the event.