Initiate – Where Innovation Shines

Got an idea, research project or innovation that could transform agriculture? Join us at Initiate, an exciting new event brought to you by the UK Agri-Tech Centre; hosted at The Compound, Birmingham. Whether you're just starting out or ready to take your agri-tech venture to market, this day is designed to inspire and connect innovators across agri-tech and beyond. This is your chance to explore the breadth of support to help you move from concept to commercial success. Key Details: · No matter what stage your business is at, Initiate is bringing together a support network to make sure businesses get the right support at the most crucial times in their business life cycle. · The event aims to unite all key players driving innovation and sustainability in the food supply chain. · Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your ties within the agri-tech ecosystem and cultivate new collaborations and opportunities – secure your spot today! Initiate is more than an event—it’s a launchpad for ideas that will shape the future of the food system. Let’s innovate. Let’s collaborate. Let’s grow. Thank you to our sponsors Barclays, Satellite Applications Catapult and ICURe Get your tickets

Aquaculture Conference & Awards 2025

New for 2025, this year’s Aquaculture Awards ceremony will run alongside a conference filled with opportunities to connect, learn and hear from industry leaders and celebrate contributions to the global aquaculture community. The UK Agri-Tech Centre is sponsoring the Collaboration Award and leading a panel discussion centred on the need for versatile marine sites to support diverse innovation projects without altering licenses or permissions. Find out more  

NSA Sheep South West 2025

Hosted by the Stanbury family, NSA Sheep South West will take place on Wednesday, June 25, at Weston Farm, East Knowstone, South Molton, Devon, EX36 4ED. Visitors to the event will be able to enjoy a tour of the family’s beef and sheep enterprise that has grown to 500 acres, plus additional rented and common grazing. The farm currently lambs 980 ewes plus ewe lambs outside in April and is upping sheep numbers. The current flock includes some North Country and Suffolk Mules, put to Texel tups, but the predominant breeds are now Romneys. The farm is also venturing into wool shedding breeds with Easycare and Exlana ewes. All sheep are finished off on grass and herbal leys with the majority of sheep (and cattle) overwintered outside. In addition to the sheep flock, the farm has 145 spring calving suckler cows, mostly native breeds, and is home to the Knowstone pedigree herd of Red Ruby Devon cattle. Learn about the event

Groundswell 2025

The Regenerative Agriculture Festival Lannock Farm, Hertfordshire, SG4 7EE, UK Groundswell, the regenerative agriculture festival, provides a platform for farmers, growers or anyone interested in food production and the environment, to learn about the theory and applications of regenerative farming systems. Visit us at stand PF E28! Learn more

Fruit Focus 2025

Fruit Focus 2025 will bring together 1500+ visitors and over 100 targeted product and service providers for a day of business development, knowledge exchange and networking. Fruit Focus serves the informational needs of the UK fruit growing industry.  The team is dedicated to providing a one-stop shop where you can visit with leading fruit-focussed product & service providers, network with industry colleagues and friends, earn BASIS & NRoSO points and learn & connect in the NFU Fruit Forum & Niab Research Tours. 100+ exhibitors, 50+ expert speakers/ research tour guides and more!  We look forward to seeing you at Fruit Focus 9 July 2025 at Niab East Malling Visit us at stand 408. Find out more

Agri-Tech in Action: South West Dairy Development Centre

Join us at the state-of-the-art South West Dairy Development Centre for a facility tour and an action-packed day centred around on-farm innovation. In the morning there will be a talk introducing the newly released ADOPT Fund that is dedicated to putting farmers at the centre of innovation, followed by a talk on the Dairy Carbon Network and a Q&A. Following a networking lunch, you will tour the facilities at the SWDDC before re-grouping for an Open Innovation workshop focused on animal health and welfare covering: Dairy technology - how can technology help farms become more sustainable and resilient? Slurry handling - slurry is a valuable resource but how can we measure and mitigate the disadvantages? Animal health and welfare - Dairy cow and youngstock health is essential; how can innovation help?   Get your ticket