This blog is now closed
This blog is now closed
The Agri-Tech strategy is transforming into different policies, so we will no longer be updating this blog.
'Lure and Kill' technology to manage beetle pests
Our innovative Agri-tech Catalyst project, led by the Processors and Growers Research Organisation (PGRO), is developing a “lure-and-kill” approach to manage agricultural pests. Currently blanket sprays of insecticide are used against the pea and bean weevil (Sitona lineatus) which attacks …
Using technology to improve livestock health and welfare
As I was brought up next door to a farm, I am always interested in new technologies and scientific advances of relevance to agriculture. As the UK's leading public funder of agri-food related research I am pleased that BBSRC has …
UK's GREAT agri-tech heats up Milan
Last week I was privileged to visit Milan for a busy, swelteringly hot but enjoyable few days of expo-related activities. UK Trade and Investment colleagues, with partners, have been working incredibly hard over the past few months to put on …
Smart Farming: Agriculture for the future
The farming landscape is changing significantly, and entering a new era of technological change to meet population growth, climate change, changing diets, and competition for resources. Smartphone applications can help farmers better manage chemical input, watering, and machinery. Unmanned aerial …
An Aquacultural Revolution - Farmer-led Diagnostics
Picture the scene. It’s 2050 and there are 2 billion more people walking the planet than in 2015. In line with predicted need for food, global production has been upped and sectors such as aquaculture have expanded and intensified to …
Sustainable Intensification of Food Production in the Horn of Africa
By 2050 global agricultural output will need to increase by 60% on current levels to meet demand for food. Agricultural output on such a scale will put an increased strain on resources such as water. Lack of fresh water supply …
Agri-Tech Strategy and Partners at Cereals 2015
Agri-tech Strategy are blogging at Cereals 2015. Dina Patel from the Agri-tech Strategy is attending Cereals 2015 today (10th June) along with partner BBSRC, and the Agri-tech Organisation in UKTI. A few highlights of Cereals 2015 so far are shown …
Agri-Tech Strategy helping Manufacturers take food 'From Farm to Fork'
‘From Farm to Fork’ From the farm through to our forks, the agri-food sector has a gross value added (GVA) to the UK economy of £103bn. Food and drink manufacturing, retailing, and wholesaling contribute £66.3bn to this GVA. The journey …
Agrimetrics: putting the UK at heart of the big data revolution in agriculture
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Centres for Agricultural Innovation
The scale of the problem and challenges In the next 20 years, the global food system will face challenges that are unprecedented in the history of agriculture. However, these next two decades will also offer unprecedented opportunity to those nations …
Advancing agricultural technology for developing countries
Farmers in all countries in the world face many challenges. Advances in agricultural technology have been pivotal in the development of resilient food systems. To maintain and further improve agricultural productivity into the future, farmers, researchers and businesses across the …
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