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  • Animal Health and Welfare, Farmers & Agri-business, Innovation & Technology, Livestock
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Improving pig and poultry production with water technology

An innovative project that utilises enhanced water technology to boost efficiency and productivity across the livestock industry is gaining momentum....
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  • Arable, International
  • News

Accelerating agri-tech: SWEET SUCCESS

The SWEET SUCCESS project responds to the bio-energy demand and the net zero transition, to increase yields of bio-energy crops, subsequently aiding energy generation, whilst...
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  • Climate Change Mitigation, Innovation & Technology, International, Livestock
  • News

Memorandum of Understanding agreed between the UK Agri-Tech Centre and The Spanish National Research Council

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...

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  • Farmers & Agri-business, Innovation & Technology, Livestock, Research & Insight, Robotics and automation, Strategic Development
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Transforming dairy farming at the South West Dairy Development Centre (SWDDC)

The UK Agri-Tech Centre’s South West Dairy Development Centre (SWDDC) offers state-of-the-art facilities for research, development and demonstration. With a focus on optimising productivity, the...

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  • Arable, Innovation & Technology, Research & Insight
  • Insights

Plasma technology in agriculture 

Plasma technology within the agri-tech sector is a sustainable, chemical-free tool with the potential to improve crop production, plant health and fertiliser systems. Already widely...

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  • Animal Health and Welfare, Aquaculture, Climate Change Mitigation
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Experts explore new marine protein to enhance poultry feed

A group of industry professionals is exploring a fishmeal alternative derived from marine protein sources to evaluate potential benefits for gut health and growth performance...

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  • International
  • News

UK-India collaboration grows through new Agri-Tech Accelerator programme

India’s agricultural sector plays a pivotal role on the global stage, with 220 million hectares of cropped land and nearly half of the nation’s workforce...

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How do we drive agri-innovation for a Net Zero Scotland?

That was the question UK Agri-Tech Centre Chairman, Dr Peter Quinn explored in front of an audience of Scottish ministers, MSPs and representatives of Scotland’s...

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  • Climate Change Mitigation, Farmers & Agri-business, Funding, Innovation & Technology
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New farmer-led innovation fund launching – Applications now open

Farmers, growers and foresters in England can now apply for a new round of funding to help trial and test practical solutions to real on-farm...

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  • Biodiversity and Natural Capital, Livestock
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Accelerating agri-tech: Hemsworth Farm

Hemsworth Farm, run by Sophie Alexander, is a 500-hectare organic farm in Dorset, combining arable and dairy farming with a strong focus on sustainability. Certified...

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Phil Bicknell announces his departure from the UK Agri-Tech Centre

The UK Agri-Tech Centre is announcing today that its Chief Executive, Phil Bicknell, has decided to step back from his role with the organisation. Phil...
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  • Arable, BioSolutions, Projects
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SKE-NMT Project: Kelp extract as a sustainable solution for soil health and crop resilience

A project is underway to explore how kelp extracts can enhance nutrient management in agriculture, backed by Innovate UK funding and a coalition of industry...

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  • Government & Funding Agencies, Livestock
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Collaboration key to agri-tech growth and adoption, Minister Daniel Zeichner hears

DEFRA Minister Daniel Zeichner toured Harper Adams University’s campus with The Institute for Agriculture and Horticulture (TIAH) and the UK Agri-Tech Centre to explore how...

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