Learn about innovations in Agri-Tech
Tomorrow (Wednesday September 17th) sees the launch of a new series of 'Pollinators' from Agri-Tech East - regular network meetings where farmers and growers, researchers and technologists, entrepreneurs and investors and representatives from agri-business can meet to build links, exchange information and help accelerate new ideas to market.
Agri-Tech East director says ancient wheat and latest technology hold key to food security
Global wheat consumption exceeded production in six out of the past eight years*, creating real concerns for food security. Dr Belinda Clarke of Agri-Tech East explains to Commonwealth ministers at the British Business House how the latest sequencing technology and ancient varieties of wheat, could improve resilience in current high performing varieties.
New technology will increase yield sustainably
New technologies in breeding, monitoring and decision-making have the potential to increase crop yields sustainably by 5% - 20%, according to speakers at a technical seminar hosted by Agri-Tech East at Cereals 2014 last week.
Agri-tech set to revitalise essential industry sector
Agri-tech provides the next focus for technology innovation, offering tangible returns within short lead times, says Dr Belinda Clarke, director of Agri-Tech East. The organisation is creating a global innovation hub for the sector.