Emerging Agri-Tech: from Research to Practice

One of the standout sessions at REAP 2024 is the Emerging Agri-TechE panel, which bridges the gap between cutting-edge scientific research and its practical application on farms.

During this session, researchers will share the latest progress from their farmer-focussed projects, which often become the seeds for the most exciting future innovations in agriculture and horticulture.

Chaired by Tom Pearson, a regenerative farmer passionate about the role of farmers in driving research that delivers real-world impact, the discussion allows researchers to present their work while addressing its practical relevance.

Through the informal ‘fireside chat’ format, Tom will prompt our scientists to explain what their findings mean for farmers, using some curious but everyday objects to help illustrate.

The goal is to ensure that agricultural research aligns with the practical needs of farmers, giving clear insights into how complex scientific understanding can translate to practical benefits on the ground.

Agri-TechE membership is home to a wide range of world-leading research, and this session offers a glimpse into just a few of the exciting developments happening right now. From machine learning to livestock sustainability, these scientists are paving the way for the next big breakthroughs in agriculture. In the hot seat on November 6 we have:

Can this GPU grow your yields, not just your top scores?

• Marcelo Precoppe, Harper Adams University, will explain how simulations between soils, plants, and machines, can improve the design of farming tools.

The beef with methane emissions

• Louise McNicol, SRUC, will discuss The GreenShed project, which is looking at how circular technology can help reduce methane emissions in beef farming.

The best thing since sliced bread?

• Ashleigh Lister, The Earlham Institute, will show how an understanding of the genetics of pollen cells could improve wheat yields.

What’s cookin’ in agri-tech?

• Marcello Calisti, University of Lincoln, will introduce the Robotics Cookbook, a practical guide for integrating robotics on farms.

No clowning around!

• Adrian Clark, University of Essex, will show how AI and satellite can help detect crop issues like blackgrass.

Is this the sweetest solution yet?

• Robert Jackson, Niab, will explore how AI and remote sensing can improve apple and strawberry farming.

The Emerging Agri-TechE panel offers a rare opportunity to see how academic research is being applied to solve practical challenges, while also giving farmers the chance to engage directly with scientists and ask the all-important question: How does this apply to my farm?

Join us on Wednesday November 6, 2024 to find out!

Book your REAP 24 tickets here.