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  • Arable, Innovation & Technology, Regenerative Agriculture, Soil Health
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Boosting the future of potato farming with advanced trap crop strategies

The DeCyst project aims to improve the understanding of solanaceous trap crops and determine how they can be used to combat PCN...
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  • Innovation & Technology, Livestock
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Turning livestock waste into sustainable fertiliser with hydrothermal technology

A new initiative is enabling farmers to optimise the use of livestock manure and nutrients as fertiliser, helping to reduce costs and environmental impact. The...

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  • AI and Modelling, Data & Sensing, Innovation & Technology, Robotics and automation
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How can our spectral imaging technology fast-track your path to commercialisation?

We are driving the future of farming through cutting-edge AI and advanced sensors, such as our spectral imaging technologies. Spectral imaging allows us to see...

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  • Animal Health and Welfare, Biodiversity and Natural Capital, Collaboration & Partnership, Farmers & Agri-business, Horticulture, Innovation & Technology, Livestock
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Using agri-tech to combat challenges in agriculture

The UK Agri-Tech Centre backs Farm24 As part of Farm24, powered by Farmers Guardian and sponsored by Morrisons, we are shining a light on those...

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  • Alternative Proteins, Arable
  • Insights

Are legumes the future of plant-based proteins in the UK?

Plant-based diets are on the rise, with vegan and vegetarian options now a staple on supermarket shelves. However, to meet the environmental concerns of those...

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  • Event, Farmers & Agri-business, Network Development
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Agri-tech in action: Bowhill farm walk

Farmers were able to see agri-tech in action during a farm walk on the Bowhill Estate, near Selkirk. Organised by the UK Agri-Tech Centre, more...

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  • Animal Health and Welfare, Genetics and breeding, Livestock

Accelerating agri-tech: EpiHerd

Antler Bio’s journey began in 2017, sparked by the founders addressing a key question from equine breeders: why do genetically similar horses perform so differently?...

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  • Animal Health and Welfare, Capabilities, Livestock, Press releases
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Dairy farm invites you on a virtual tour of their cows

The UK Agri-Tech Centre’s Dairy Technical Manager, Mike Jones, takes us on a tour of his favourite dairy cows at the South West Dairy Development...

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  • International
  • Insights, News

Deepening UK–New Zealand Collaboration in Agri-Tech: Reflections from Fieldays 2025 and Beyond

In June 2025, the UK Agri-Tech Centre embarked on a strategic mission to New Zealand, reinforcing our commitment to fostering international collaboration in agricultural innovation....

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  • Government & Funding Agencies, Innovation & Technology
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Agri-tech at the forefront of UK Government’s strategy for driving growth

The UK Agri-Tech Centre has welcomed the UK Government’s recognition of agri-tech as a key ‘frontier’ industry within Advanced Manufacturing, outlined in its Industrial Strategy....

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  • Collaboration & Partnership, Consortia & Networking, Event, Innovation & Technology, Network Development, Strategic Development
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Supporting the future innovators of the agricultural sector: Highlights from Initiate 2025

The UK Agri-Tech Centre hosted its inaugural flagship event, Initiate, in Birmingham on June 17, bringing together a diverse range of start-ups, SMEs, corporates and...

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  • Academic Science & research, Innovation & Technology, Network Development, Open Innovation, Research & Insight, Startups & Innovators, Strategic Development
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Derisking the transition to regenerative agriculture using systems thinking

Regenerative agriculture plays a vital role in improving soil health, enhancing biodiversity and ensuring the long-term sustainability of food production. However, many farmers face significant...

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  • Funding
  • News

ADOPT announces more funding and support to empower farmer innovation

More information has been released about the ADOPT Fund, including confirmed funding rounds, timescales and how farmers can make the most of this opportunity. This...

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