Record deals show innovation in agri-finance models
Increasing diversity in financing models and the potential of the right investors to accelerate growth has prompted the business network Agri-TechE to bring together financial experts to explore the options for the agri- industry at the event ‘Focus on Agri-Finance’ on 18th May 2022.
Diego Durantini joins Agri-TechE as Interdisciplinary Manager
New technologies for earth observation, automation, sensing and prediction are just a few of the innovations that are revolutionising agri-food production and attracting fresh thinking into the sector.
Innovative bee delivery tech helps strawberries fight botrytis
Agri-TechE profiles insect-tech for fruit and vegetable producers.
Missouri Governor sees agri-tech innovation in person
The State of Missouri has the unofficial nickname of the “Show Me State” after a no-nonsense speech by a congressman in 1899, and it is still true today. Governor Mike L Parson, a third-generation cattle farmer, came with First Lady Teresa and Chris Chinn, also a farmer and Director of the Missouri Dept of Agriculture, to meet members of Agri-TechE and to see for himself the innovation that is…
Time to shed new light on the issue of UK food security?
Technology for covered crops and in the field has the potential to increase production, say experts.
Vitabeam’s novel ‘Quantum Energy’ lighting boosts yield and extends shelf-life
Moulds such as mildew and botrytis are major issues for undercover crops. Vitabeam has developed an innovative lighting system that promotes plant growth whilst improving product shelf life by disinfecting the product during growth and before packaging.
Time for action not words - agri-tech solutions at REAP Conference
“Increasing knowledge about humankind’s impact on the planet has given us strong signals on how we are damaging the environment, but also potential solutions to manage our natural capital better,” said Jan-Erik Petersen of the European Environment Agency (EEA), talking at the Agri-TechE REAP conference last week.
RNAA Timothy Colman Prize 2021 awarded to Dr Belinda Clarke
Agri-TechE’s director Dr Belinda Clarke has been awarded the prestigious Timothy Colman Prize 2021 by the Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association, for her outstanding contribution to the development and promotion of food, farming and the countryside.
New approaches needed for beneficial genetic technologies
Could changes to the laws governing crops and livestock benefit the environment? A new report by the Regulatory Horizon Council suggests that changes to regulatory frameworks could help transform agri-food systems for better human health and environmental outcomes.
Genomic engineering offers solutions to endemic viral diseases and livestock emissions
Emerging genomic technologies to be discussed at Agri-TechE meeting.
Former dairy farmer joins PBD Biotech's fight against bovine TB
Jonnie Yewdall, a former dairy farmer, has been appointed Commercial Director at PBD Biotech. The company recently gained funding to take its Actiphage® blood test for bovine TB (bTB) and Johne’s Disease through the validation required for international industry acceptance.
One person dies on-farm every two weeks: life-saving agri-tech launched
Digital technologies aim to embed safety and compliance into farm culture.
Hemp as a high value, green alternative to oilseed rape?
Hempcrete offers the building industry carbon store and eco heat and humidity regulation.
CBD Oil is a multi-million pound industry but UK farmers must destroy their crop
Potential for medical cannabis, industrial hemp and CBD production in the UK discussed ahead of Agri-TechE event next month.
On-farm fertiliser production comes out of the box
Is it possible to produce nitrogen fertiliser on-farm? Would this reduce the agricultural sector’s greenhouse gas emissions? Early-stage agri-tech companies Atmonia and N2 Applied say yes. They have each developed an alternative approach to generating fertiliser, using renewable energy sources, operating from a shipping container, offering the potential for carbon-neutral production.
Vertical farming at a crossroads as pandemic shifts focus to fresh produce
Getting the right business model to balance resource usage with socio-economic conditions is crucial to capturing new markets. Speakers will discuss the issues at the forthcoming Agri-TechE event on Thursday 25th February 2021.
V-4 countries look to UK for agri-tech productivity boost
The Agri-TechE ecosystem will showcase innovation to Central Europe food producers next month.
Northern Lights phenomenon inspires chemical-free seed cleaning
The world’s first ‘activated air’ seed sterilisation system, Aurora Z10 - dry-cleaning technology for seeds - was launched by Loughborough University spinout Zayndu Ltd at the recent Agri-TechE event “Keeping it clean with agri-tech innovation”.
A look ahead at some of the exciting Agri-TechE events in 2021
Agri-TechE is facilitating the growth of the agri-tech ecosystem by bringing together people from different spheres that may not otherwise have met. Speakers at its events include a mixture of farmers, technologists and scientists who explore challenges and consider solutions from different perspectives.
From seed to sandwich, innovative agri-tech offers chemistry free decontamination
Activated air, electrolysed water, free radicals – all provide alternatives to chemistry for sustaining the life span of fruit and vegetables, improving the quality of seed and reducing risk of contamination in food processing. New innovations are to be discussed for the first time at the Agri-TechE Explore virtual meeting “Keeping it clean with agri-tech innovation” on19th January…
Agri-tech innovation offers response to global challenges
International farmers, researchers and tech entrepreneurs come together to pursue the goal of sustainable, productive and profitable agriculture.
New solutions to agri-food challenges in REAP 2020 Start-Up Showcase
A pop-up livestock facility that aims to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions; edible micro plastics from pea powder; super compact robot technology to improve yields; pheromone traps to inform precision spraying; land tech to support development of Natural Capital markets; bee wellbeing alert system to improve health of rented hives; seeing through clouds to improve crop risk assessment.
Ditch the plough, increase diversity, grow cover crops - three achievable steps toward 'Net Zero'?
Agri-tech offers ‘soil up’ approach to restoring environmental balance and farm incomes...
Ditch the plough, increase diversity, grow cover crops - three achievable steps towards 'Net Zero'?
Agri-tech offers ‘soil up’ approach to restoring environmental balance and farm incomes...
Forestry or farming? Agroforestry offers a third way
An Agri-TechE webinar next month discusses options for livestock, cropping and carbon capture.