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Latest UK Funding Opportunities
Read on to find out about current funding opportunities to get support and help accelerate your business’ agri-tech aspirations
Latest International Opportunities
Find out about current international funding opportunities to get support and help accelerate agri-tech aspirations
Miscanthus: Biodiversity benefits beyond energy use
This article highlights the positive impact Miscanthus can have on the biodiversity of UK landscapes, providing insight into the latest evidence-based research and the important role of the OMENZ project in supporting its cultivation.
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.
Meet Linsey Cresswell, Head of Strategic Partnerships
Our Meet the Team series profiles the individuals who make up the UK Agri-Tech Centre, offering a glimpse into their stories and ambitions for the sector. Next up is Linsey Cresswell, Head of Strategic Partnerships. For Linsey, balancing commercial success with...
Spain & UK Agri-Tech Knowledge Exchange Programme 2024/25: Cultivating Collaboration
This Spain & UK Knowledge Exchange Program 2024/25 initiative promises to strengthen ties between the UK and Spain, driving forward collaborative efforts to solve pressing agricultural challenges and unlock new opportunities for both nations.
Accelerating agri-tech: Vertinetik
Vertinetik was founded with the vision to leverage precision technology to address the challenges farmers face due to climate change and growing environmental and economic pressures, all within a shifting geopolitical landscape.
Biochar – A key tool in the journey to net zero
This carbon-rich material, produced from biomass through pyrolysis, offers vast potential to improve soil health, sequester carbon and support the transition towards more sustainable agricultural practices.
Charting the future of sustainable aquaculture
Aquaculture is an extremely diverse sector, involving the breeding, rearing and harvesting of fish, shellfish, aquatic plants and algae and can serve as an alternative to traditional fisheries. It is a vital component of the global food system, especially with increasing demand for sustainable protein sources.
Diverse crops for a sustainable alternative protein sector
Rising awareness of the need to move towards net zero and environmental sustainability has triggered growing consumer demand for sustainable foods and healthier diets. Eating less meat is one of the main objectives for change outlined in the National Food strategy.