UK Agri-Tech
Centre
Connecting you to expertise, networks, funding and facilities
The UK Agri-Tech Centre offers a complete life-cycle of support, driving agri-tech innovation and adoption through world-class facilities, expert knowledge and business support, saving you time and accelerating your progress.
We strengthen the connections between science, business and funders to accelerate research and development, tackling the agri-industry’s most critical challenges such as climate change, labour availability, disease mitigation and environmental sustainability.
As an independent company, we are trusted to provide leadership and guidance to progress transformational change for people and the planet while stimulating economic growth.
Latest News
Charting the future of sustainable aquaculture
Aquaculture is an extremely diverse sector, involving the breeding, rearing and harvesting of fish, shellfish, aquatic plants and algae and can serve as an alternative to traditional fisheries. It is a vital component of the global food system, especially with increasing demand for sustainable protein sources.
Diverse crops for a sustainable alternative protein sector
Rising awareness of the need to move towards net zero and environmental sustainability has triggered growing consumer demand for sustainable foods and healthier diets. Eating less meat is one of the main objectives for change outlined in the National Food strategy.
Taking a system-wide approach for impact in agri research
James Clarke, Research Director at ADAS, has extensive expertise in all aspects of farming, from sustainable agriculture to environmental impacts. James has been commended for his years of dedication and work with the UK’s research and farming communities.
Livestock and Aquaculture Innovation: Shaping the next ten years Report
The livestock and aquaculture sectors’ research and innovation 11 priorities have been identified in a new report.
“Livestock and Aquaculture Innovation: shaping the next ten years”, a UK Agri-Tech Centre report, with input from over 150 stakeholders was published today (July 17), outlining 11 priorities for the industries’ sustainability and resilience, including:
- Animal health and welfare
- Food safety, quality and nutritional content
- Climate-smart solutions, ecosystem and biodiversity improvement
- Optimised diets, land performance and systems
- Productivity, data assets and technology
Download the report to learn more
