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There’s a raft of existing & emerging agri-tech solutions that are being designed and developed to drive more sustainable food production.

PCN stands out as a major issue, causing significant losses across the UK. Trap cropping is a technique involving the strategic planting of certain crops to divert PCN.

A groundbreaking research project has been launched to combat the devastating pre- and post-harvest losses caused by Fusarium Basal Rot (FBR) to onion cultivation.

Paul Billings, MD of Germinal UK and Ireland, recognises the benefits of working closely with stakeholders across the agri-food sector, highlighting the importance of collaboration and grass-based livestock production.

UK Agri-Tech Centre welcomed a Spanish delegation to the UK through the Tactical Fund Project to not only engage in bilateral visits to and from Spain but also help foster knowledge exchange, broaden networks, and cultivate collaboration opportunities

Agri-tech is set to accelerate innovation & growth in the UK’s agriculture and food industries, as over half of UK food industry businesses say adopting technologies is a key business priority.

The UK Agri-Tech Centre is good at identifying key challenges within the sector bringing together consortia of researchers, farmers, agronomists, industry representatives and SMEs.

Agri-tech is steadily gaining traction and credibility, revolutionising processes across the entire supply chain in the agri industries however, there are several myths about agri-tech that are impacting the adoption of new technologies and solutions.

The UK Agri-Tech Centre took part in this year’s BSAS. Hannah van Zanten from Wageningen University presented on the topic of ‘Livestock in a Circular Economy’, discussing a number of modelled examples to illustrate the effects of circular food systems

The UK Agri-Tech Centre took part in the South West AgriTech Showcase 2024, with discussions highlighting the pivotal role of sustainable collaboration in shaping not just the South West region, but also the global food supply chain.

UK Agri-Tech Centre launched on 1 April 2024. Following the merger of Agri-EPI, CIEL and CHAP to create the UK’s largest dedicated agri-tech organisation and driving agri-innovation at unprecedented levels.

As the Agri-Tech Centres gear up to start a new and unified era as UK Agri-Tech Centre, Harry Langford reflects on how the Landscape has changed, the innovation activity and impact in Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA).