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 Institute of Natural Resources and Agrobiology of Salamanca (IRNASA-CSIC), which will help to advance agri-tech innovations and provides a framework for bilateral collaborations that address global agricultural challenges.
The MOU underscores the two organisations’ mutual dedication to promoting agri-tech development, facilitating collaboration and driving forward industry advancement.
Both the UK Agri-Tech Centre and the CSIC bring unique strengths to the collaboration projects, leveraging the UK’s expertise that includes precision agriculture, climate-smart technologies and animal health, alongside Spain’s innovations in agroforestry systems, sustainable inputs and renewable energy applications.
The vision is to bolster business growth, innovation, research and collaboration in the agri-tech sector—solidifying a shared commitment to addressing global agricultural challenges and enhancing sustainability through joint initiatives.
Key areas of collaboration include:
- Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Resilience
- Precision Agriculture
- Digital Agriculture
- Agri-Food Innovation
- Knowledge Exchange
Linsey Cresswell, Head of Strategic Partnerships and International at the UK Agri-Tech Centre, said:
“This Memorandum of Understanding represents a significant step forward in fostering international collaboration to drive meaningful innovation in agri-tech.
Together, we aim to build financially viable, resilient and sustainable agricultural systems to address the challenges of climate change and food security.”
Mar Siles Lucas, Director of IRNASA-CSIC, said:
“This partnership with the UK Agri-Tech Centre demonstrates our shared vision of advancing scientific and technological research to benefit society and the environment.
By working together, we can achieve impactful results for both nations and beyond.”
Shona Brown, Senior Trade and Investment Adviser at the British Embassy, Madrid, said:
“I am delighted to see that the close collaboration between Irnasa-CSIC and the British Embassy in Madrid has contributed to the signing of an MOU which underlines commitment to work closely with the UK Agri-Tech Centre and develop mutually beneficial R&D and commercial opportunities between the UK and Spain.”
This closer way of working can only bring positives and encourage solutions to the challenges the agricultural industry is facing, especially within the current climate.
It also supports market entry strategies for businesses in both countries and further strengthens the agri-tech sectors in the UK and Spain.
For further information about this Memorandum of Understanding, please contact James.Kayam@ukagritechcentre.com or visit www.ukagritechcentre.com to find out more about the work the UK Agri-Tech Centre does.
