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
New era beckons for CropTec
Energy & Technology 16/11/2024
• Focus on innovation and knowledge • Profit at heart of successful farming • New sessions reflect range of topics Future-proofed farms will be a hot topic at this month’s CropTec Show which has been revamped to reflect with industry trends. Regular visitors will notice some significant changes at... Read more
• Regional support and mentoring • Barn4 incubator for entrepreneurs • New opportunities for UK farming A £3.5m funding pot for NIAB is helping to establish small and start-up-companies specialising in cutting-edge science and agri-technology. The five-year funding programme – showcased to visitors earlier this autumn – is supporting... Read more
Hedging our bets
Energy & Technology 16/10/2024
Hedge-cutting rules are over the top and benefit no-one – not even birds, says Fen Tiger One advantage of an early harvest is the ability to get the hedge cutter in place and trim the ditches and hedges. But new regulations applied from May 2024 mean it seems that... Read more
The production of low carbon, plant-based insulating blocks could generate additional farm income and tackle labour shortages, say experts. Encouraging farmers to diversify into making sustainable building materials for use on their own farms – or for construction in the local area – could benefit their own businesses, communities... Read more
Understanding available options will be key for farmers contemplating using land for wind or solar farms. Even landowners not considering this kind of scheme may have power generation infrastructure forced upon them via Compulsory Purchase Orders. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has already approved three large-scale solar farms that were... Read more
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