Agri-TechE for Farmers
We help farmers address challenges and find solutions by fostering connections with innovators, identifying funding opportunities, and making the latest research accessible.
How could membership help you?
Our diverse farming members span arable, livestock, and horticultural production across the UK and beyond – including broadacre, protected and vertical farming. We facilitate collaborations with researchers and technologists, helping maximise the opportunities presented by changing market demands and policy drivers.
As a member, you’ll benefit from:
- Finding practical solutions that work on your farm. We connect you with research and technologies to achieve your on-farm goals – such as regenerative techniques, improving the soil microbiome, smart water management, better crop prediction, and automation.
- Informing technology development to help shape the solutions you need. Our regular online Farmer First Innovation Group (FFIG) brings together progressive farmers with innovators developing new products or designing beneficial trials.
- Be inspired by other innovative farmers. From farm walks to the farmer-exclusive breakfast at our annual REAP conference, you will have a unique chance to network and learn from your pro-innovation peers.
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Testimonials
Overbury Enterprises
Farmer First Innovation Group is brilliant; it’s so much better to hear about things early and talk directly to the entrepreneurs. I also find it interesting to learn from other growers on the call.
Penelope Blossom, Farmer/Owner
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Russel Smith Farms
The different types of people that have come and visited us by being a member of Agri-TechE has been huge. I have heard some unbelievably amazing innovations and ideas that will affect all of us in the growing industry.
Robert Smith, Farm Director
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Maple Farm, Kelsale
As an entrepreneur I am proud to be associated with Agri-TechE because it operates at the forefront of thinking in the fast-moving world of 21st Century food & farming. I have been impressed that the company is able to adapt as quickly as the sector itself is needing to change.
William Kendall, Farmer
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You’ll be in good company…
The Crown Estate
Greens of Soham
Place UK Ltd.
Streetly Hall Farm
E.W. Kisby & Sons Ltd
Pearson Gape Farming Partnership
Norfolk County Council
Wright Farm Produce
Russell Smith Farms
Colstrope Farm
Salle Farms Company
Gorgate Ltd
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