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 must-read roundup to keep you ahead of what’s shaping the sector.
Grow Your Own Way with the UK Agri-Tech Centre
This February the UK Agri-Tech Centre is hosting an exciting Growth Week dedicated to helping agri-tech businesses thrive. From exploring the role of agri-tech in the supply chain to uncovering opportunities in international markets, we’ll share insights and practical steps to accelerate your success.
Eager to know what’s coming up?
Running from February 2 – 6, Growth Week combines in-person events, virtual networking and expert-led discussions sessions that address real-world challenges and unlock the potential of agri-tech innovation. Throughout the week you’ll gain access to podcasts, live sessions and networking opportunities with global partners.
Transforming crop management through AI
Fotenix are paving the way for smarter crop management with multispectral imaging and AI that can detect crop stress, pests and disease before they become visible, all without damaging the crop!
The UK Agri-Tech Centre has supported Fotenix’s success through access to facilities like the Vertical Farm Development Centre and Glasshouses, alongside connecting the business with a broad network of robotics companies, manufacturers and researchers. This collaboration and support has helped Fotenix generate valuable data and visibility to strengthen its commercial deployment and create new UK-based jobs.
What’s next? Fotenix are continuing their momentum and driving towards a future where plant-by-plant management becomes the norm.
FASTA (Food and Agriculture Systems Technology Accelerator)
FASTA is a new initiative designed to help innovators scale Measurement, Reporting and Verification (MRV) technologies that support sustainable farming and carbon reduction. Backed by the UK Agri-Tech Centre and delivered in partnership with the Carbon Trust, FASTA provides bespoke expert support from key industry stakeholders and investor access to bring tested MRV solutions closer to market.
Registrations for FASTA close 23 January – don’t miss out!
Three things we learned at OFC that every agri-tech business needs to know
This year’s message from the Oxford Farming Conference (OFC 26) was that the sector is ready to move beyond ambition and into delivery. For agri-tech businesses, this shift presents both opportunities and challenges around collaboration, value driven adoption and turning insight into action. Helen Brookes, Engagement Director, shares her three takeaways from OFC that matter most if you’re developing, scaling or deploying agri-tech solutions.
Our OFC takeaways for your business
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