Agri-Tech Week 2026

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Agri-Tech Week is a unique programme made up of a series of bespoke events curated by Agri-TechE and hosted by partners across the Agri-TechE membership. Designed to showcase some of the latest thinking in agriculture-related research and farming practice, Agri-Tech Week is an opportunity to gain new knowledge, strengthen networks and gather fresh insights.

Beyond the Hype: Why Data is the Critical Element Behind AI
Beyond the Hype: Why Data is the Critical Element Behind AI
Monday, 19 October - Cambridge

From sustainability reporting and supply chain resilience to product innovation and commercial decision-making, organisations across agriculture and food are exploring how data and AI can create value. Yet many are discovering that technology alone is not enough. Join to explore how organisations are using AI today, why trusted data is the critical foundation for success, and what businesses need to do now to prepare for the next generation of innovation.

Register for Beyond the Hype: Why Data is the Critical Element Behind AI

Who drives agricultural innovation? Lessons from farmer-led research
Who drives agricultural innovation? Lessons from farmer-led research
Monday, 19 October - Online

This 90-min webinar will explore agricultural innovation from the farmer’s perspective, asking what encourages farmers to engage with new technologies, what creates barriers to adoption, and how genuine collaboration can lead to better outcomes. The session will feature farmer voices alongside practical examples of innovations that have been successfully tested, refined and validated through collaborative approaches.

Register for: Lessons from farmer-led research

Attending this event earns two Basis points.

Tour of Omega Innovation Centre and panel discussion on post-harvest challenges
Tour of Omega Innovation Centre and panel discussion on post-harvest challenges
Monday, 19 October - Huntingdon

Join us at the AMFRESH Omega Innovation Centre (PE28 4WY), a unique centre of excellence for post-harvest technologies. You will have the opportunity to tour our laboratories and discover how AMFRESH develops a deeper understanding of fresh produce – from fruit biochemistry and post-harvest behaviour to consumer experience and innovative packaging solutions. The event will bring together industry leaders, technology developers and start-ups, and will conclude with a panel discussion exploring key post-harvest challenges and the innovations that could help overcome them.

Places are limited. Registration details will be shared soon.

'Agri-Tech Adoption' Breakfast Briefing
'Agri-Tech Adoption' Breakfast Briefing
Tuesday, 20 October - Lincoln

Lincoln Institute for Agri-Food Technology and Barclays Eagle Labs Farm invite you to a Breakfast Briefing on Agri-Tech Adoption, followed by a visit to the Lab. Hear about research translation and commercialisation, meet Eagle Lab members, and discover their latest innovations in agri-food technology.

Attending this event earns two Basis points.

Reserve a spot at: ‘Agri-Tech Adoption’ Breakfast Briefing 

From Lab to Land: Making Collaboration Work in Agri-Tech
From Lab to Land: Making Collaboration Work in Agri-Tech
Wednesday, 21 October, Essex

A tour of the University of Essex’s Essex Plant Innovation Centre (EPIC) and hear speakers from across the agri-tech sector to discover how effective collaboration between businesses, growers and universities drives innovation. Through practical case studies from Essex and its partners, attendees will gain insight into how collaborative research is delivering impact across the sector.

Attending this event earns two Basis points.

Reserve a spot: From Lab to Land: Making Collaboration Work in Agri-Tech

Cockle Park Farm walk and seminar on regenerative and low-input systems
Cockle Park Farm walk and seminar on regenerative and low-input systems
Wednesday, 21 October - Newcastle

Cockle Park Farm showcases innovative agricultural practices and research projects focused on productivity, sustainability, and environmental stewardship. Visitors will have the opportunity to see demonstrations in agroforestry, biomass, soil management, and livestock monitoring.

Attending this event earns three Basis points.

Register to join the tour

Supporting Smarter Land Use Decisions in a Changing Landscape
Supporting Smarter Land Use Decisions in a Changing Landscape
Thursday, 22 October - Online

Looking to make more informed land use decisions? Join ADAS webinar to discover LUMEO (Land Use & Management Evaluation and Optimisation), a decision-support tool designed to help evaluate land use options and their economic, environmental, and practical implications. By combining analytical insight with practical experience, this virtual session will offer a well-rounded perspective on managing land use transitions and demonstrate how LUMEO can support informed decision-making in an increasingly complex land management landscape.

Register to join online

From Discovery to Impact: Innovations Shaping the Future of Agriculture
From Discovery to Impact: Innovations Shaping the Future of Agriculture
Thursday, 22 October - Rothamsted

Join researchers, innovators and industry leaders to explore how advances in chemical ecology, crop protection and pest detection are being translated into practical solutions for agriculture. Hosted at Rothamsted Research, this event will feature presentations from leading scientists and commercial partners, showcasing innovations from discovery through to real-world application. The programme includes opportunities for networking and a guided visit to key research facilities.

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Food Safety: Challenges from Field to Fork
Food Safety: Challenges from Field to Fork
Friday, 23 October - Norwich

Join AIP for a half day workshop on policy and practice for food safety. Hear how the Norwich Research Park academic and business community is tackling challenges such as antimicrobial resistance, the use of non-chemical biologicals, forensic techniques to limit outbreaks, and the risks presented by novel processing, ingredients and future food. This event will provide real examples of how scientists are working in collaboration with stakeholders to reduce risks to business and public health.

Attending this event earns three Basis points.

Reserve a spot at: Food Safety: Challenges from Field to Fork