UK Agri-Tech
Centre
Connecting you to expertise, networks, funding and facilities
The UK Agri-Tech Centre offers a complete life-cycle of support, driving agri-tech innovation and adoption through world-class facilities, expert knowledge and business support, saving you time and accelerating your progress.
We strengthen the connections between science, business and funders to accelerate research and development, tackling the agri-industry’s most critical challenges such as climate change, labour availability, disease mitigation and environmental sustainability.
As an independent company, we are trusted to provide leadership and guidance to progress transformational change for people and the planet while stimulating economic growth.
Latest News
Innovative approaches to tackling apple scab disease
Apple scab, a fungal disease that can devastate apple crops, has long been a challenge to British fruit growers. Traditional methods of control have relied on plant protection products (PPPs), but with stricter regulations phasing out these chemical treatments,...
Innovative technologies to optimise energy demand in Ethiopia
Aimed at enhance food production, renewable energy optimisation and climate resilience in Ethiopia’s remote regions, the project aligns with the government’s agenda to mitigate agricultural sector challenges.
Dr Ruth Bastow highlights role of global crop biodiversity at Borlaug Dialogue and World Food Prize
Dr Ruth Bastow, Innovation Director had the honour of representing the UK Agri-Tech Centre at the Norman E. Borlaug Dialogue and World Food Prize in Iowa.
Livestock and Aquaculture Innovation: Shaping the next ten years Report
The livestock and aquaculture sectors’ research and innovation 11 priorities have been identified in a new report.
“Livestock and Aquaculture Innovation: shaping the next ten years”, a UK Agri-Tech Centre report, with input from over 150 stakeholders was published today (July 17), outlining 11 priorities for the industries’ sustainability and resilience, including:
- Animal health and welfare
- Food safety, quality and nutritional content
- Climate-smart solutions, ecosystem and biodiversity improvement
- Optimised diets, land performance and systems
- Productivity, data assets and technology
Download the report to learn more