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
Accelerating agri-tech: Hemsworth Farm
Hemsworth Farm, run by Sophie Alexander, is a 500-hectare organic farm in Dorset, combining arable and dairy farming with a strong focus on sustainability. Certified organic since 2014, the farm prioritises soil health, biodiversity and regenerative practices. In...
Phil Bicknell announces his departure from the UK Agri-Tech Centre
The UK Agri-Tech Centre is announcing today that its Chief Executive, Phil Bicknell, has decided to step back from his role with the organisation.
Phil played a pivotal role in merging the three centres and believes now is the right time to explore new career opportunities.
SKE-NMT Project: Kelp extract as a sustainable solution for soil health and crop resilience
A project is underway to explore how kelp extracts can enhance nutrient management in agriculture, backed by Innovate UK funding and a coalition of industry experts. The project, titled ‘Assessing Sugar Kelp Extracts as a Nutrient Management Tool’ (SKE-NMT), is...
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
