Agri-Tech East farmers optimise use of anaerobic digestate
Agri-Tech East is leading a group of farmers in an 'Innovative Farmers' field lab, using high tech tools to measure the impact of digestate.
Soil and water smart tech at Agri-Tech East & Smart-AKIS event
The practical aspects of adopting and improving technologies for soil and water management will be discussed at a workshop held by Agri-Tech East and Smart-AKIS on Thursday 14th September.
Back to the future for sustainable farming at REAP 2017
Marks & Spencer, John Deere and an award-winning Argentinian farmer will discuss the merging of tradition and innovation at Agri-Tech East's REAP 2017 Conference in November.
Environment Secretary explores future of farming at Royal Norfolk Show
The Internet of cows, capturing big data to help farmers benchmark performance, creating antibiotics from fruit waste - there was a wealth of agri-tech to show Environment Secretary Michael Gove when he visited the Innovation Hub at the Royal Norfolk Show this week.
Winners announced for GROW agri-tech competition
Farming Data, a mobile trading platform that could lift subsistence farmers out of poverty, is the winner of GROW, the UK’s only agri-tech business plan competition, established by Agri-Tech East to stimulate entrepreneurship in the industry.
Where would you put your money? Punters' choice for agri-entrepreneurs
Early-stage agri-entrepreneurs will be pitching to a judges' panel and voting audience at Agri-Tech East’s prestigious GROW business plan competition on Monday 19 June.
Farmers can help to protect the River Wensum
The Royal Norfolk Show's Innovation Hub - an initiative led by Agri-Tech East and the Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association (RNAA) - features an interactive water analysis laboratory demo at the event next month.
Agri-tech innovation is breaking down barriers for African cassava farmers
At Agri-Tech East's 'Exporting Agri-Tech to Sub-Saharan Africa' event on 12 July 2017, find out how to gain an initial foothold in the market, grow overseas businesses faster or just explore if it is an opportunity for you.
Reed bed creates source of water for veg
Produce World processes nearly 90% of its water through a reed bed system at Yaxley near Peterborough. On Wednesday 17th May, Agri-Tech East is holding a visit to to the site; come along to learn more.
Smarter, not harder: open innovation for smart farming
Do you want to know about the smart farm technology that is available now? Come along and compare the latest cutting-edge offerings in precision technology, aerial imaging, drones and sensors from leading companies at an Agri-Tech East workshop held in partnership with Smart-AKIS.
‘Bring out your data,’ farmers encouraged at Big Data workshop
Agri-Tech East brings agri-businesses and data analytics together for a workshop on 21st March.
First chance to hear about speedy broccoli
A new line of fast-growing sprouting broccoli that removes reliance on seasonality and could double crop production will be discussed at an Agri-Tech East event at 1pm tomorrow (Weds 22nd February) at Centrum, Norwich Research Park.
Tasty strawberry is quick to pick and nutritious starch tackles obesity
A new larger, tasty strawberry variety is reducing labour costs, demonstrating that the positives of breeding extend beyond yield. Nutrition can also be boosted to meet global health challenges.
Would the crowd back your agri-tech venture?
While many are familiar with the concept of crowdfunding, it can be difficult to take those first steps. Paul Hughes of Allia will be providing his insights at an Agri-Tech East event on Monday 23 January in Cambridge. Other fundraising options for farming will be discussed, including access to grants, remaining EU funding and R&D tax credits.
Experts dream of an Agri-Tech Christmas
Three wise experts discuss the future of agriculture ahead of Agri-Tech East's final Pollinator meeting of 2016 on Wednesday 14th December.
REAP conference: talking about an agri revolution
From robots to mini-beasts, the Agri-Tech East REAP conference last week covered a wealth of topics, all looking at how technology and perspectives from external sectors and geographies can shape UK agriculture.
Raising the Pulse to 10 tonnes per hectare
A workshop of experts will share knowledge during Agri-Tech Week this week (7-11 November).
Impact of Agri-Tech East recognised with Knowledge Catalyst Award
Innovation starts with understanding the problem. By creating opportunities to get farmers involved earlier in agri-tech developments – in both the lab and the workshop – Agri-Tech East has stimulated a range of exciting collaborative projects. Now its work as a ‘Knowledge Catalyst’ has been recognised with an award at the EDP Business Awards.
Farming on a big scale
Christoph Graf Grote of Spearhead International will speak about large-scale farming at Agri-Tech East's REAP conference on 9 November and bring a farmer's perspective to the "Towards a new Agroeconomy" discussion session.
Innovation for an agricultural revolution: REAP 2016
How can technology from other industries help transform agriculture? That's one of the big questions to be discussed by technologists, agronomists and producers at the annual Agri-Tech East conference, REAP, on 9th November at the Wellcome Genome Campus Conference Centre.
Seizing the systems integration opportunity
George Hooper, Business Development Manager at Lockheed Martin in the UK, will discuss its expansion into agriculture at Agri-Tech East's REAP Conference on 9 November 2016.
Agri-tech will be hands-on at REAP 2016 exhibition
Just announced! Look out for the impressive array of agri-tech on display at next month's REAP conference 2016, from working robots to infield spore traps, to virtual advisers. Find out what you can see and how you can get involved in the exciting agri-tech industry.
Who will deliver the next revolution in agriculture?
Innovative new thinking is integral to the future of agriculture, with digital overtaking the physical. At Agri-Tech East's 2016 REAP Conference on 9 November, David Hickie of PA Consulting will discuss disrupting the value chain and tackling challenges in the industry.
Agri-Tech Week, 7-11 November 2016, will showcase innovation, expertise and research
Annual celebration of agri-tech innovation to feature events across the east of England and beyond, including topics ranging from biological farming and robotics to peas, beans and cider.
New technologies vital to sustainable intensification
New findings from the Sustainable Intensification Research Platform (SIP) are providing insights into the support that farmers need to improve economic and environmental incomes.