How machine learning is helping farmers manage the unpredictable
Could machine learning reduce the impact of a disastrous harvest? Speakers at a forthcoming Agri-Tech East meeting provide their perspectives.
Counting the cost, value and benefits of natural capital in agriculture
An Agri-Tech East event later this month will explore how farmers can calculate ROI for good land management.
Moving beyond high yield as measure of success
Agri-Tech East and AHDB (the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board) have announced a joint initiative to accelerate the adoption of innovation in the field.
Agri-Tech Week 2017 focuses on a profitable and sustainable future
AHDB, NIAB, University of Lincoln, RNAA and Agri-Tech East present the latest in thinking in agri-tech from 6-10 November.
The farming model is broken but the future starts here
Agri-Tech East launches report From grass roots to blue skies: a vision for agri-tech.
Fram Farmers CEO is new chair of Agri-Tech East Stakeholder Group
Agri-Tech East's Stakeholder Group has a new chair in Richard Anscombe, Chief Executive of Fram Farmers.
Agri-Tech East farmers optimise use of anaerobic digestate
Agri-Tech East is leading a group of farmers in an 'Innovative Farmers' field lab, using high tech tools to measure the impact of digestate.
Soil and water smart tech at Agri-Tech East & Smart-AKIS event
The practical aspects of adopting and improving technologies for soil and water management will be discussed at a workshop held by Agri-Tech East and Smart-AKIS on Thursday 14th September.
Back to the future for sustainable farming at REAP 2017
Marks & Spencer, John Deere and an award-winning Argentinian farmer will discuss the merging of tradition and innovation at Agri-Tech East's REAP 2017 Conference in November.
Environment Secretary explores future of farming at Royal Norfolk Show
The Internet of cows, capturing big data to help farmers benchmark performance, creating antibiotics from fruit waste - there was a wealth of agri-tech to show Environment Secretary Michael Gove when he visited the Innovation Hub at the Royal Norfolk Show this week.
Winners announced for GROW agri-tech competition
Farming Data, a mobile trading platform that could lift subsistence farmers out of poverty, is the winner of GROW, the UK’s only agri-tech business plan competition, established by Agri-Tech East to stimulate entrepreneurship in the industry.
Where would you put your money? Punters' choice for agri-entrepreneurs
Early-stage agri-entrepreneurs will be pitching to a judges' panel and voting audience at Agri-Tech East’s prestigious GROW business plan competition on Monday 19 June.
Farmers can help to protect the River Wensum
The Royal Norfolk Show's Innovation Hub - an initiative led by Agri-Tech East and the Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association (RNAA) - features an interactive water analysis laboratory demo at the event next month.
Agri-tech innovation is breaking down barriers for African cassava farmers
At Agri-Tech East's 'Exporting Agri-Tech to Sub-Saharan Africa' event on 12 July 2017, find out how to gain an initial foothold in the market, grow overseas businesses faster or just explore if it is an opportunity for you.
Reed bed creates source of water for veg
Produce World processes nearly 90% of its water through a reed bed system at Yaxley near Peterborough. On Wednesday 17th May, Agri-Tech East is holding a visit to to the site; come along to learn more.
Smarter, not harder: open innovation for smart farming
Do you want to know about the smart farm technology that is available now? Come along and compare the latest cutting-edge offerings in precision technology, aerial imaging, drones and sensors from leading companies at an Agri-Tech East workshop held in partnership with Smart-AKIS.
‘Bring out your data,’ farmers encouraged at Big Data workshop
Agri-Tech East brings agri-businesses and data analytics together for a workshop on 21st March.
First chance to hear about speedy broccoli
A new line of fast-growing sprouting broccoli that removes reliance on seasonality and could double crop production will be discussed at an Agri-Tech East event at 1pm tomorrow (Weds 22nd February) at Centrum, Norwich Research Park.
Tasty strawberry is quick to pick and nutritious starch tackles obesity
A new larger, tasty strawberry variety is reducing labour costs, demonstrating that the positives of breeding extend beyond yield. Nutrition can also be boosted to meet global health challenges.
Would the crowd back your agri-tech venture?
While many are familiar with the concept of crowdfunding, it can be difficult to take those first steps. Paul Hughes of Allia will be providing his insights at an Agri-Tech East event on Monday 23 January in Cambridge. Other fundraising options for farming will be discussed, including access to grants, remaining EU funding and R&D tax credits.
Experts dream of an Agri-Tech Christmas
Three wise experts discuss the future of agriculture ahead of Agri-Tech East's final Pollinator meeting of 2016 on Wednesday 14th December.
REAP conference: talking about an agri revolution
From robots to mini-beasts, the Agri-Tech East REAP conference last week covered a wealth of topics, all looking at how technology and perspectives from external sectors and geographies can shape UK agriculture.
Raising the Pulse to 10 tonnes per hectare
A workshop of experts will share knowledge during Agri-Tech Week this week (7-11 November).
Impact of Agri-Tech East recognised with Knowledge Catalyst Award
Innovation starts with understanding the problem. By creating opportunities to get farmers involved earlier in agri-tech developments – in both the lab and the workshop – Agri-Tech East has stimulated a range of exciting collaborative projects. Now its work as a ‘Knowledge Catalyst’ has been recognised with an award at the EDP Business Awards.
Farming on a big scale
Christoph Graf Grote of Spearhead International will speak about large-scale farming at Agri-Tech East's REAP conference on 9 November and bring a farmer's perspective to the "Towards a new Agroeconomy" discussion session.