Increasing buffer feeding precision with new agri-technologies
In partnership with ED&F Man, Agri-EPI Centre research found that including a proportion of straw and molasses-based liquid feed in the buffer feed can offer the dual benefits of allowing production to be maintained whilst preserving valuable silage stocks.
Agri-EPI appoints Claire Hodge as Head of Crops
Agri-EPI Centre’s new Head of Crops will develop and lead the implementation of the organisation’s strategy for crops (especially high value crops), fruit and vegetables.
Is the fourth Agricultural Revolution upon us?
Agriculture is always changing with the introduction of new technologies. From the first farmers learning to rotate crops and mastering irrigation to today’s use of sensors, cameras and AI, agritechnology has been essential to improving the quality and productivity of food production.
World Water Day 2021: Agritech solutions for better resource management
The 22nd March is World Water Day, an observance day established by the United Nations to highlight the importance of fresh water and raise awareness of the millions of people around the world who still don’t have access to the crucial resource.
Lead sponsor for Scottish animal health, agritech & agriculture event announced
The A3 Scotland conference, the country’s first dedicated global event dedicated to the animal health, agri-tech and aquaculture (AAA) sectors, is delighted to welcome the world’s largest animal health company Zoetis on board as its Platinum Sponsor.
UK agri-tech expertise boosts essential grain production in Kenya
A collaborative project involving UK agri-tech businesses is transforming finger millet production in Western Kenya, providing agronomic support and precision farming technology to 2,000 farmers. The 18-month project, funded by Innovate UK’s Agri-tech Catalyst Programme, is designed to improve the productivity and profitability of finger millet farming in the Busia and Siaya regions, boosting supply of finger millet grain to meet overwhelming demand.
UK dairy agri-tech businesses to showcase technology in Ukraine event
UK-based agri-tech companies that provide agri-technology solutions to the dairy farming and dairy processing sectors are being sought to develop a dairy centre of excellence in Ukraine’s Berdychiv district.
Cover crops: the route to sustainable farming?
Cover cropping is now being used across all sectors of crop production. Agri-EPI BD Manager Crops Duncan Ross dives into the topic and calls on farmers to embrace a cover crop strategy for their farm businesses to save nitrogen and agrochemical inputs, increase yields and boost soil sustainability.