How good is 'good enough'? That's the question we'll be asking at REAP 2026. We explore the inspiration for the topic, how it relates to agriculture and thoughts from the community in this month's blog.

In advance of our Agri-Tech Meets...Space event, Space East reflect on the Space-Tech ecosystem. Collaboration across the community is enabling shared innovation and reciprocal benefits.

Elveden Estate’s £4.5m investment in a new reservoir is one part of the solution, but long‑term resilience lies in precision resource management. How far can data‑driven decision‑making take them?

Biographica supports precision design of next-generation seed genetics with their machine learning-driven platform. They can identify high value genetic targets for crop gene-editing through cutting-edge AI, accelerating crop improvement.

Ceres Research offer science-led support for innovation adoption. Their Define > Develop > Demonstrate approach provides a structured, evidence-driven pathway for bringing new technologies into real-world farming systems.

With a global network of Embassies, Consulates-General and Trade Commissions, The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark aims to strengthen the cooperation between Danish and British farmers and authorities through the Agri-TechE network.

Salle Farms Co. is a 2,000 hectare Norfolk estate that crops winter and spring cereals, sugar beet, spring beans and oilseed rape on a seven year rotation.They have recently been awarded a water productivity grant for a reservoir and have  diversification projects including cold pressing rape.

Space East is the UK Space Agency supported Space Cluster for the East of England. The cluster supports non-space sector businesses to access opportunities in the market and has secured over £4 million of funding to date, including for cross-sector projects in agri-tech.

A.R.U Writtle is ranked a top university provider in the East of England,featuring interdisciplinary research in agriculture and horticulture.  They collaborate with businesses across food systems and agri-tech enchancing agricultural practices with real-world impacts and value creation.

Satellite data is not new in agriculture, but what other possibilities are there for space technologies in the field? We'll be looking at some case studies in partnership with Space East online in July.

A virtual power hour for current and future members to discover all the current benefits and opportunities offered with membership. Bring a brew and meet the Agri-TechE team and fellow members.

This years' event will feature a plethora of talks including insights from a founder turned investor. For investors and start-up supporters, this is your chance to hear pitches from across the agri-tech ecosystem and TRL levels.

Looking for proof of concept but need some capacity to do this? Or a data set analysed for AI readiness? Accelerate the evaluation or development of an innovation project or concept with an ATK from Innovate UK. This accelerated KTP lasts 3 months. 

All TRLs are invited to apply to pitch at our Focus on Finance event in Sept. This is an opportunity to make new contacts including investors and public funding bodies at this lively annual event. You'll also meet fellow entrepreneurs. Applications are considered on a rolling basis.

Following on from our Round the World virtual event, a travel package is available to attend AGROMEK - the agricultural fair - in Denmark. Both farmers are technologists are encouraged to apply. 165EUR covers admission, hotels and a dinner this November.

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