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How robotics and autonomous systems are transforming UK agriculture

Innovation in agriculture is being driven by robotics and automation, making farming more productive, sustainable and resilient. Yet, as these systems move from research to...

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Grow your own way with the UK Agri-Tech Centre: We mean business when it comes to agri-tech

The UK Agri-Tech Centre has launched a new campaign designed to spotlight trailblazing agri-tech companies that are reshaping the future of farming, accelerating innovation and...

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Fungi-powered forestry restoration: Rhizocore secures millions for tree growth innovation

Rhizocore Technologies, a UK-based biotechnology company harnessing the power of fungi to improve tree growth and survival rates, has secured £4.5 million in investment to...

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Agri-tech in action: An October roundup

From industry insights to supporting businesses to develop cutting-edge innovation across AI, robotics and automation and CEA, to thought-provoking conversations at events, we share our...

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Harnessing biology for climate resilience

As global agriculture faces intensifying climate pressures, the UK’s agri-tech community is advancing a shared vision rooted in biology, data and innovation. A new report...

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Innovative kelp extracts boost barley yield in nutrient efficiency trials

A collaborative project exploring how kelp extracts can enhance nutrient management in farming continues to show strong progress, thanks to support from Innovate UK and...

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Latest International Opportunities

Find out about current international funding opportunities to get support and help accelerate agri-tech aspirations...
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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...
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Future of arable and horticulture innovation report launches

A new report from the UK Agri-Tech Centre outlines a forward-looking vision for how the UK’s arable and horticultural industries can harness innovation to enhance...

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The top three ways to bring your agri-tech closer to commercialisation

Michael Reardon, Business Development Manager at the UK Agri-Tech Centre, shares practical steps that’ll help your agri-tech solution not just get off the ground, but...

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Sugar kelp extract boosts wheat yields and farm profitability

A project exploring efficient, low-energy techniques for processing cultivated kelp into soil biostimulants and animal feed supplements has achieved a significant breakthrough, according to its...

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Antler Bio: Harnessing epigenomics to transform dairy farming

Founded in 2020, Antler Bio is a pioneering biotech SME headquartered in Dublin, with operations in the UK and Finland. With a growing team of...

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Global agri-tech SME wins Innovator of the Year

The British Farming Awards were held last week (16 October) at The Vox in Birmingham, where the UK Agri-Tech Centre had the privilege of presenting...

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