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The 24-month project ‘optimising low energy extraction of kelp for soil and livestock nutrition’ is set to receive a research grant to develop a novel two-stage extraction process.

Effective nutrient management is vital to modern farming and agriculture, protecting the health of our planet and driving the sustainability of food production.

Our Meet the Team series profiles the individuals who make up the UK Agri-Tech Centre, offering you a glimpse into their stories. Up next is Dr Ruth Bastow, our Innovation Director.

There was strong alignment on agri-tech challenges and opportunities at the Farm to Fork summit, at which the UK Agri-Tech Centre was represented by its chairman, Dr. Peter Quinn.

There are mounting pressures on the agri-food industry to enhance sustainability, with reconsideration of traditional feed & supplement practices for pig and poultry farming.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Advances in genetics to livestock farming is moving well beyond pedigree information and being implemented to enhance health & productivity   

UK Agri-Tech Centre CEO, Phil Bicknell gave evidence to the House of Lords environment & climate change committee as part of their methane inquiry

Have you ever had a “penny drop” moment? For Phil Bicknell, CEO, UK Agri-Tech Centre it was on a farm walk