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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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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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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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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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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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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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Defra Farming Innovation Investor Partnership

We know how challenging it can be for SMEs at a relatively late stage in the R&D process to secure funding. Meeting investors who have...

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Improving pig and poultry production with water technology

An innovative project that utilises enhanced water technology to boost efficiency and productivity across the livestock industry is gaining momentum....
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Memorandum of Understanding agreed between the UK Agri-Tech Centre and The Spanish National Research Council

The UK Agri-Tech Centre is delighted to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), through its...

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Transforming dairy farming at the South West Dairy Development Centre (SWDDC)

The UK Agri-Tech Centre’s South West Dairy Development Centre (SWDDC) offers state-of-the-art facilities for research, development and demonstration. With a focus on optimising productivity, the...

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Plasma technology in agriculture 

Plasma technology within the agri-tech sector is a sustainable, chemical-free tool with the potential to improve crop production, plant health and fertiliser systems. Already widely...

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Experts explore new marine protein to enhance poultry feed

A group of industry professionals is exploring a fishmeal alternative derived from marine protein sources to evaluate potential benefits for gut health and growth performance...

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UK-India collaboration grows through new Agri-Tech Accelerator programme

India’s agricultural sector plays a pivotal role on the global stage, with 220 million hectares of cropped land and nearly half of the nation’s workforce...

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