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On November 21, the UK Agri-Tech Centre hosted a delegation from the Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), including the UK’s agri-food attachés operating in 16 international markets. Representatives from Innovate UK and the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) also participated in the visit.

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites adapt to become resistant to the medicines designed to combat them.

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Find out about current international funding opportunities to get support and help accelerate agri-tech aspirations

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.

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,...

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, Innovation Director had the honour of representing the UK Agri-Tech Centre at the Norman E. Borlaug Dialogue and World Food Prize in Iowa.

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...

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.

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.

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.