ACDC: ‘Advanced Crop Dynamic Control for vertical farm production’ Demo day

Stockbridge Technology Centre Cawood, Selby

Join the ACDC consortium to learn more about integration of technologies and dynamic control to develop greener production recipes. Ostara, LettUs Grow, Fotenix, Vertically Urban, Rothamsted Research and the UK Agri-Tech Centre are inviting stakeholders to join them on the day to learn more about the project and get a first-hand look at the ACDC system in action. Key reasons to attend: Find out how advanced responsive control of integrated spectral imaging, tuneable lights and energy management systems is using plant health status to develop greener production recipes. Hear how those recipes can be adapted using plant responses to reduce production energy demand. See the integrated technology platform in action in UK Agri-Tech Centre’s Vertical Farm Demonstrator.   Learn more and get your tickets

Twin Pastures: UK–Canada Livestock Innovation Exchange – 2025 Canada Visit Briefing Session

The 'Twin Pastures: UK–Canada Livestock Innovation Exchange' 2025/26 is now open for applications. Led by the UK Agri-Tech Centre in partnership with Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network and supported by the UK overseas network in Canada, this fully funded visit programme offers UK agri-tech companies and research organisations the chance to deepen their knowledge, build networks and explore collaboration with Canadian counterparts in frontier technologies like AI, biosensing and real-time diagnostics for cattle health, welfare and productivity. Join this briefing session if you are interested in applying for this opportunity to deepen your insights into Canada’s livestock sector, showcasing UK innovation on an international stage, exploring R&D and export opportunities and building strategic partnerships across borders. You will hear from the key partners involved in this project, highlighting where you will go, who you will meet and key activities involved. We will also be covering logistics and taking any questions you may have on the opportunity.   Register now