News and Blogs
Sustainable Feed Solutions for Pig and Poultry Farming
There are mounting pressures on the agri-food industry to enhance sustainability, with reconsideration of traditional feed & supplement practices for pig and poultry farming.
Meet Dave Ross, International & Investment Director
Our Meet the Team series offers a glimpse into our individuals, their stories & ambition for the sector. Up next is Dave Ross, our International & Investment Director.
Industry support for UK Agri-Tech Centre – Vince Gillingham
Vince Gillingham, Founding Director and Chair, Agri-EPI Centre has been involved in agri-tech development for over 20 years and has seen many significant changes in the sector.
Meet Helen Brookes, Engagement Director
Our Meet the Team series offers a glimpse into our individuals, their stories & ambition for the sector. Kicking off the series is Helen Brookes, our Engagement Director.
Industry support for UK Agri-Tech Centre – Sophie Alexander
Farmer Sophie Alexander would not describe herself as tech-minded, but that’s precisely why she wanted to work with the UK Agri-Tech Centre.
Genetics and solutions in livestock management
Advances in genetics to livestock farming is moving well beyond pedigree information and being implemented to enhance health & productivity
Innovation can help mitigate methane emissions, Lords inquiry hears
UK Agri-Tech Centre CEO, Phil Bicknell gave evidence to the House of Lords environment & climate change committee as part of their methane inquiry
Industry support for UK Agri- Tech Centre – Phil Bicknell
Have you ever had a “penny drop” moment? For Phil Bicknell, CEO, UK Agri-Tech Centre it was on a farm walk
UK agri-food industry looks to technology to overcome climate change and sustainability challenges
There’s a raft of existing & emerging agri-tech solutions that are being designed and developed to drive more sustainable food production.
The future of potato farming: Improving PCN trap crop success
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.
Combating Fusarium Basal Rot (FBR) in onion cultivation
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.
Industry support for UK Agri- Tech Centre – Paul Billings
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.