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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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  • Arable, Genetics and breeding, Horticulture, Innovation & Technology, Press releases, Reports, Research & Insight
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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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  • Aquaculture, Horticulture, Innovation & Technology, Livestock, Research & Insight, Startups & Innovators, Technology Support
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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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  • Arable, Biodiversity and Natural Capital, BioSolutions
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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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  • Animal Health and Welfare, Innovation & Technology, Livestock
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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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  • Innovation & Technology, Livestock, Robotics and automation
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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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  • Biodiversity and Natural Capital, Climate Change Mitigation, Data & Sensing, Genetics and breeding, Innovation & Technology, Regenerative Agriculture
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Agri-tech in action at the UK Agri-Tech Centre: A September 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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  • Arable, Biodiversity and Natural Capital, Horticulture, Innovation & Technology, Soil Health
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Hand in Hand for Better Foods: UK Agri-Tech Centre celebrates World Food Day

The UK Agri-Tech Centre is delighted to support World Food Day (16 October) by highlighting some of the groundbreaking work we do to help build...

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  • Animal Health and Welfare, Innovation & Technology, Livestock
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Automating lamb weighing for smarter, welfare-friendly sheep farming

Weighing lambs is essential for tracking growth and deciding when they’re ready for market, but it’s also one of the most time-consuming and labour-intensive parts...

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  • Academic Science & research, Animal Health and Welfare, Data & Sensing, Innovation & Technology, Livestock, Research & Insight
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Discover dedicated facilities for digital innovation in livestock

Livestock farming is changing fast. As the world demands more sustainable and ethical food, there’s real pressure to adapt. But for SMEs and agri-tech innovators,...

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The UK Agri-Tech Centre appoints new CEO

The UK Agri-Tech Centre has confirmed the appointment of Steve McLean as its new Chief Executive Officer, following a rigorous recruitment process. He will officially...

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  • AI and Modelling, Data & Sensing, Innovation & Technology, Research & Insight, Technology Support
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Hyperspectral imaging: Advanced agricultural sensing beyond the visible

Hyperspectral imaging captures images at hundreds of wavelengths, creating a detailed spectral signature of objects and materials. Compared to multispectral imagery, hyperspectral imagery measures energy...

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  • Biodiversity and Natural Capital
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Four ways agri-tech supports farmers in protecting biodiversity

This World Habitat Day, we’re reflecting on the importance of biodiversity and the part it plays in agriculture. To mark the occasion, the UK Agri-Tech...

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