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 top activity of the month to help you stay informed about all things agri-tech.
The future of arable and horticulture innovation
With climate pressures, resource constraints and a globalised food system, the UK’s arable and horticulture sectors are facing a turning point where innovation is no longer optional; it has become essential.
Our latest report explores how emerging technologies and innovation can help strengthen productivity, resilience and sustainability across the sector over the next decade. Four innovation pathways set out a vision for technology development to deliver growth for the sector.
Whether you’re building new tech, just stepping into the agri-tech space or looking for fresh insights, this report has something for you.
Bring your agri-tech closer to commercialisation
Does your agri-tech innovation have what it takes to thrive? The journey from a brilliant idea to a real-world solution can be tough, but it doesn’t have to be.
Business Development Manager, Michael Reardon, shares his practical steps to help get your tech commercialised.
Discover more about the winning formula of validate, test and collaborate and see how the UK Agri-tech Centre can support you with access to real farms, crucial data and expert guidance.
Cutting energy and costs in vertical farming without sacrificing crop quality
After two years of innovation, the ACDC project has delivered a breakthrough in Controlled Environment Agriculture – creating a smart, scalable indoor farming system that adjusts grow lights based on what plants need. Now fully operational at the Vertical Farming Development Centre at Stockbridge Technology Centre.
The result? Lower energy use, reduced costs and healthier crops! Watch the video to uncover how it works and what it means for the future of food production.
Transforming dairy farming with epigenomics 
Dublin based biotech SME Antler Bio is reshaping livestock productivity and sustainability through its flagship innovation: EpiHerd – the world’s first epigenomic testing platform for dairy cows. It’s not just genetics, it’s about how genes respond to the environment, and early adopters are seeing an increase in milk yield and quality.
Antler Bio have been on a long journey since being founded in 2020 to bring its cutting-edge tech to commercialisation. Discover how they got to where they are today and what’s next.
