Agri-TechE

Join us for an event on 4th March, 9:30 – 16:30 at Niab, Cambridge for a frank conversation on the future of the sector. We know agri-tech has the potential to transform productivity, sustainability, and food security. But are we getting it right? 🔜 We've invited George Freeman FRSA MP, Chair of the APPG, industry leaders, policymakers, and key stakeholders to challenge convention. Simon Pearson, Susannah Bolton, Fernando Auat Cheein, Martin Collison, Sean Butler, Jessica Burt We'll focus on actionable discussions with the people who can drive change - farmers, tech developers, investors, researchers, and policymakers - to answer the tough questions: ⁉️ Farmers & Growers: Are you seeing the benefits of agri-tech on your farm? If not, what needs to change? ⁉️ Tech Developers & Investors: What’s blocking scale-up? Are regulations and funding structures fit for purpose? ⁉️ Researchers & Policymakers: What should shape the next phase of agri-tech innovation and investment? Where do I need to pitch my grant application to capture the zeitgeist of the future? Be in the room. Have your say. Influence what happens next. Book your place👉🏻 https://lnkd.in/eHF-V3Ay

"If 50% of the imported protein used in livestock feed was replaced with UK peas and beans, this would save a staggering 3.4m tonnes of CO2 emissions annually. " It's #MemberMonday and this week we're pausing to praise the power of the pulse! Roger Vickers , CEO of The Processors and Growers Research Organisation, calls for #pushforpulses through a mindset shift, by building skills and knowledge in UK pulse growing, and through better governmental support. Read the full interview: https://loom.ly/cz09cqc

🔜 Translating Research into Impact – Agri-Tech Potential 🛎️ We are inviting researchers from different disciplines across the UK (plant science, AI, machine learning, robotics, earth observation, hardware for sensor and monitoring solutions, water management etc) to fuse your ideas and research into these sectors: ✅ Cereals – Friday, 28th February 2025; ✅ Field Vegetables - Thursday, 13th March 2025 The participation in the workshop will provide an opportunity to learn about the challenges of cereals and field vegetables growing, and eventually present your concept and pitch it to the Investment Committee for translational funding and further mentorship and support. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/ett-KY47

💤 Agri-TechE’s Connections Week 2025 is all about empowering you to build relationships that accelerate innovation and collaboration throughout the supply chain. 💻 We'll be kicking off the week with an online skills workshop. Join us online on Monday, 3rd March to learn practical tips that help you prepare and build confidence to make the most of your networking opportunities. Who you will hear from: 🎤 Laura Bouvet is a skilled facilitator and connector with experience in networking at a range of different events, from small workshops to large conferences and agricultural shows. 🎤 Bianca Forte brings commercial expertise to the table and years of experience in fostering open innovation. She is well networked amongst scientists, entrepreneurs and the agri-tech ecosystem. 🎤 Dr Dannielle R. Roche specialises in translating complex technical information into practical insights for farmers. Hear how she effectively uses those skills to build strong relationships. Together with our panel of speakers, we will share tips and experiences gathered over the years, so that you too, feel empowered the next time you are at an event. Book your place at: https://lnkd.in/efUuhqgs

#FundingFriday This week the Innovation and Research Caucus published a comprehensive report 'Mapping the Innovation and Commercialisation Infrastructure for Agricultural Technology in the UK'. It revealed that only 44% of Agri-tech companies know where to find the funding they need to turn ideas into reality. Enter us...! #Agri-TechEgotyoucovered We keep abreast of latest funding opps, local and national, for our Funding Finder. And right now, it's looking stuffed! Here's a roundup of the best funding opportunities available right now: 🌍 Sustainable Packaging Innovation Lab - to develop packaging and packaging alternatives for specialty crops. Deadline: 28th February 🌱 Food & Drink Accelerator (Growing Kent & Medway) – do you have a new plant-based food or drink idea? Deadline: 14th February 💼 The FSE Group Scale-Ups: Growth Loans & Private Equity – investments from £50k up to £5m. Rolling deadline 📝 Norfolk County Council & Suffolk County Council - mentoring and bid writing support for Innovate UK funding calls. Deadline: 28th February 🚜 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Farming Technology Fund – for tech and infrastructure improvements in farming. Deadline: 15th March 🌍 Horizon Europe AgriFood Funding – Supports innovation in agri-food . Deadline: 28th February 🌾 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Farming Innovation Programme. Rolling deadline 🌱 EIT Food Impact Funding – Co-funding for projects that impact the food sector. Deadline: 15th March ⚡ Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF) Phase 3 – Grant funding for improving energy efficiency in agriculture. Deadline: 30th April 🏆 UK Rolling Funding Calls – Ongoing calls for innovation and agri-tech projects. Rolling deadline 🌱 New Anglia Growth Hub grants to reduce carbon footprints in agriculture. Deadline: 31st March There isn't long so get your applications in now - for more details, other opps and how to apply, visit our Funding Finder: https://lnkd.in/eTJufXhq

🤝🏻 Get ready for Agri-TechE’s Connections Week 2025 🤝🏻 Looking for the right people? Got a challenge to solve? Seeking collaboration? Week 3 – 7 March is all about empowering you to build relationships that accelerate innovation and collaboration throughout the supply chain. 🤝🏻 Monday, 3rd March 2:00 - 3:00 pm: Networking - how to build genuine connections Kick off the week in an online skills workshop. Learn practical tips that help you prepare and build confidence to make the most of your networking opportunities. ⚡ Tuesday, 4th March, in-person (Cambridge): Challenge Convention An immersive day of ideas and discussion to challenge the status quo, re-set the agri-tech strategy and spark new collaborations. 🖐🏻 Thursday, 6th March, 2:00 - 3:30 pm: “Innovating With, and For, Farmers” Our panel of farmers, scientists and technologists explore how innovators and farmers can work most effectively together through building trust and designing practical solutions that achieve on-farm impact. 👇🏻 Check out our exciting activities and events, and book your place at www.agri-tech-e.co.uk

Some happy news for a Friday afternoon: this week, our Director and Founder, Belinda Clarke, was awarded an OBE for her contributions to agri-tech and farming at an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle, presented by Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal. Huge congratulations from the Agri-TechE team - a well deserved honour! A celebration this weekend must be in order 🥂 https://lnkd.in/endn9wRM

ICYMI: towards the end of December, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs published the UK Food Security Report. The triennial report examines global availability, domestic production, supply chain resilience, household food security, and consumer confidence. In case you missed it in the festive fun, we've put together a short summary of the report - covering opportunities for tech to improve resilience, an apparent levelling of the decline in natural capital, and the unequal distribution of food security in the UK. Grab a cuppa and catch up via our blog: https://lnkd.in/gK3n5PEV Building a resilient food system requires collaboration and innovation. Let's work together to ensure a secure and sustainable food future! 🌱 #FoodSecurity #Agriculture #Sustainability #Innovation

Interested in technology for livestock welfare? See you online on Monday to learn more…… 🐓 🐄 🐖 🐑

There is still time to sign up for our Moo-ving the “Oink-spiration” event, on Monday 27th January 🐄🐔🐏🐖 Technologies to monitor animal welfare are improving husbandry for happier, healthier poultry, pigs and cattle. Artificial intelligence, computer vision and tracking and monitoring solutions are working alongside detection devices to identify problems before they arise to enable prompt actions. Join us over for an insightful session where you will: 💡 Discover cutting-edge technology and research: learn trends around using tech for better welfare decisions; 🐮 Get knowledge that can improve farm productivity, animal heath, and sustainability; 🐥 Network with industry experts and other farmers. Book your place here: https://lnkd.in/eqRbgR_c Phil Cullinan, Nantwich Farm Vets, FRANCOISE WEMELSFELDER, SRUC School of Veterinary Medicine, Robert Hyde, Vet Vision AI, @Stuart Laws Uphouse Farm Limited Angie Curtis ROBOSCIENTIFIC LIMITED, Flybox® @Esther Harper BBSRC @Zoe Barker University of Reading