Agri-EPI expands robotics and data offering

Agri-EPI has developed its robotics and data offering, including the addition of 4 new members to their engineering team over the last couple of months. Eliot Dixon, Head of Agri-Tech (Engineering) explains: “Over the last few months Agri-EPI has been investing heavily in its engineering team, bringing on several new members, enabling us to offer […]

Spray UAV

Agricultural drones, also known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), are set to disrupt the agriculture industry owing to their immense potential to make agriculture more efficient, precise, and productive, driving the economic case for drone use. With farmers grappling with mounting pressure to boost production while adapting to climate change and dealing with increasing costs […]

R&D in Automation and Robotics for agriculture

By: Eliot Dixon Agri-EPI, the centre for precision innovation in farming, is a first choice for agri-tech developers, from start-ups right through to established companies, to help with creating robust and commercially viable agricultural solutions. I am Eliot Dixon, the Head of Engineering at Agri-EPI. I have a technical background in automotive engineering which has […]

#27: Circular beekeeping technology for pollinator conservation

This week Thomas Slattery spoke with Matthew Elmes and Owen Finnie at Pollenize, using technology and innovation to improve pollinator conservation. Pollenize CIC was founded by born and bred Plymouthians (and best friends) Matthew Elmes and Owen Finnie in 2018. Pollenize was started as an unassuming initiative to create better access to beekeeping equipment and local honey.  Matt and Owen read that local […]