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
How do we drive agri-innovation for a Net Zero Scotland?
That was the question UK Agri-Tech Chairman, Dr Peter Quinn explored in front of an audience of Scottish ministers, MSPs and representatives of Scotland's rural industry at the Scottish Parliament earlier this week. Peter writes: It was a privilege to speak in the...
New farmer-led innovation fund launching – Applications open April 28
From April 28, 2025, farmers, growers and foresters in England will be able to apply for a new round of funding to help trial and test practical solutions to real on-farm challenges, with fully funded, free support from the ADOPT Support Hub. The ADOPT Fund - funded...
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...
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
