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Strengthening UK-Spain collaboration in agri-tech through knowledge exchange

Building on the momentum from a successful knowledge scoping and networking initiative in 2023/24, the UK Agri-Tech Centre has recently completed a bilateral programme of...
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Five UK agri-tech companies selected for UK-India Agri-Tech Accelerator Programme

Following the launch of the UK-India Agri-Tech Accelerator programme, five UK agri-tech companies have been selected to participate in an outward visit to India....
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UK Agri-Tech Centre CEO champions farmer-led innovation in NFU speech

Farmer-led approaches to innovation are critical, Phil Bicknell, CEO of the UK Agri-Tech Centre, told the audience at the NFU conference. In a session titled...

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In-market visit to Africa: The DATA-BEE project

Africa – in market visit (February 10-14, 2025) A delegation from the UK Agri-Tech Centre has completed a successful weeklong visit to Nigeria and Ghana...

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The power of legumes in enhancing farm biodiversity

Biodiversity plays a crucial role in maintaining healthy ecosystems and within agricultural landscapes, legumes can be powerful in encouraging this. The inclusion of legumes within...

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A career in agricultural science: A conversation with Dr. Phoebe Sutton 

On International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2025, the UK Agri-Tech Centre is celebrating the contributions of women at our company. Dr. Phoebe...

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Partnership in practice: Delegation discoveries in Spain

The UK Agri-Tech Centre, supported by the Department for Business and Trade and the UK Science and Innovation Network, led an agri-tech focused delegation visit...
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SprayBot: Precision pesticide application for arable crops

In the UK fungicides, a type of pesticide, are the principal tool used to prevent or treat early infection from principally air-borne spores....
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Lamb Monitor: How sheep producers can save time and reduce lamb stress

Lamb Monitor is a project that aims to measure and monitor lamb performance, protect the welfare of lambs during the weighing process and reduce farmers’...
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UK Agri-Tech Centre welcomes Government’s backing for innovation and technology at the Oxford Farming Conference

UK Agri-Tech Centre chief executive Phil Bicknell welcomed the positive emphasis DEFRA Secretary Steve Reed placed on innovation and the agri-tech sector at the Oxford...
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The journey of your Christmas dinner – from farm to feast

The festive season is a time to celebrate with loved ones, and one thing that often brings us all together is food. Whether it’s a...

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TomatoGuard: Improving tomato cultivation with AI technology

TomatoGuard, a pioneering research and development project aims to introduce an advanced monitoring system that harnesses AI to enable early detection and management of crop...
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Robotics in UK agriculture and the Cattle Hoof Monitor project 

The Cattle Hoof Monitor is a project aimed at improving cattle health and farm productivity through advanced monitoring systems....

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