Scientists have developed an accurate method for using satellite imagery to test nitrogen concentrations in wheat. Hyperspectral satellite crop analysis has successfully used to test nitrogen concentrations in thousands of wheat samples in the field. The samples were measured by agri-tech start-up Messium and verified by Eurofins Agro Testing.... Read more

• Advice to help mitigate extreme weather • How to future-proof your farm business • New diseases and old pathogens return Innovative ways to overcome extreme weather will be shared this month at an event in Norfolk. Organised by Agri-TechE, the Farming in a Warming, Wetter World conference takes... Read more

• Farmer-led funding now available • Support for projects big and small • Goal to support farm productivity Grants are now available for farmers who want to improve their productivity and increase their business resilience. The ADOPT £20.6m fund supports the introduction of innovative technologies aimed at improving productivity,... Read more

Changes could help more farmers recognise the benefits of slurry-based anaerobic digestion systems, a conference was told. Fundamental changes in policy, planning and funding are urgently required to encourage wider adoption of the technology, said the event, which looked at the future for on-farm anaerobic digestion and methane capture.... Read more

Market forces are encouraging food processors to ensure security of supply by working more closely with farmers. Extreme weather, stricter regulations and consumer expectations are seeing food production return to a more system-based approach rather than a reliance on singular inputs – typified by the rise of regenerative agriculture.... Read more

Artificial intelligence has much to offer agriculture – including making farming more profitable for those willing to harness new technology. That was the message from Elliot Grant, who delivered the keynote speech to farmers and industry representatives at Agri-TechE’s 2024 REAP Conference, held last month at Newmarket racecourse. Dr... Read more

• 10th anniversary of agri-tech strategy • Sector develops in leaps and bounds • Opportunities but challenges as well A refreshed approach is needed unlock farming’s potential to deliver multiple hi-tech benefits alongside food production, says a study. UK farmers have huge capacity to deliver industrial feedstocks such as... Read more

• Improvement essential for future • Managing in-field emissions is key • Technology promises lots to offer Innovative thinking and technology is helping growers optimise profits and while making their businesses more sustainability by improve nitrogen use efficiency (NUE). Use of inorganic nitrogen fertilisers is usually the single largest... Read more

Profitable farming in a digital age is the topic for a new conference which will bring together farmers and technology expects. The Connected Farming Conference is being organised by Hutchinsons and AgriTech-E. The one-day event will take place from 10am to 3pm on 3 December at the KingsGate Conference... Read more