The Covid-19 lockdown has forced various restrictions upon the farm vet community. Farm veterinary services are intrinsically linked to the production of safe food , and as a result protecting animal health and welfare is essential.
Vets have highlighted the need for “any digital solution that can facilitate remote consultations with our clients and enable some video consultation and live data collection.”
Distanced consultation is essential. Many dairy farmers are in a high-risk bracket for contracting the virus due to age. In addition, the challenge and necessity of continuing to care for and manage their herds should they or their staff fall ill is a great concern.
Can you hack a digital solution that can facilitate remote consultation and diagnosis of dairy cows?
The horticulture sector, although high value, is also highly labour intensive, even under best practice operations. In the UK, as elsewhere in Europe, the majority of this seasonal labour requirement is filled by migrant workers. Covid-19 restrictions on travel have prevented many workers from arriving in the UK, and social distancing measures significantly restricts working practices in the field and pack houses.
The sector generates >£1.5bn / €1.67bn at farm gate value in the UK and requires >64,000 seasonal harvest workers
Can you create a solution which automates manual processes for horticulture?
We invite any businesses, organisations and academic institutions with an involvement or interest in agri-tech to take part in what promises to be a really exciting event, with the aim of delivering new products that address some of the serious impacts of Coronavirus on the farming industry.
Technology developers (hardware, software) robotics, machine vision and data companies should consider entering the hackathon.
You may only enter under one problem statement
If you are entering as a team you must provide a team name and the details and skill set of those involved in your team
If you are entering as an individual you must let us know your details and skill set
You will receive further information from hackathon@agri-epicentre.com on Tuesday 8th of September as to whether you have been successful in securing a place on the Hackathon.
You can register as a team or an individual. Please complete all of the necessary areas on the form. You can only enter to address one challenge statement.Please ensure you have read and accepted the Hackathon terms and conditions prior to registering for the Hackathon.
Digital Diagnosis Industry Challenge
Landmark Systems
Market leading provider of farm business management software, designed to provide farmers with easy-to-use tools that help them stay compliant and make the right business decisions. Landmark products are designed to make essential farm technology accessible to all farmers, with a UK based, experienced team on hand to help when needed.
vetPartners
Established in November 2015, our group includes small animal, equine and farm animal practices. We have more than 4,600 employees working in over 400 sites across the UK and from our headquarters in York. We provide centralised support tailored to individual practice requirements in areas such as operations, HR, finance, IT, purchasing and marketing.
Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN)
Linking new ideas and opportunities with expertise, markets and finance through our network of businesses, universities, funders and investors. From agri-food to autonomous systems and from energy to design, KTN combines in-depth knowledge in all sectors with the ability to cross boundaries.
Zoetis
Discovers, develops, manufactures and commercializes medicines, vaccines and diagnostic products, which are complemented by biodevices, genetic tests and precision livestock farming. Zoetis serves veterinarians, livestock producers and people who raise and care for farm and companion animals in more than 100 countries.
Shortage of labour supply for field operations in horticulture
Bardsley England
A company passionate about innovation. Bardsley England operates across 23 sites over 850ha of land throughout Kent. River Farm HQ is where the packhouse and main storage facility forms a centralised operation and distribution hub processing over 35,000tns of fruit every year.
GRIMME
With over 150 machine types, Grimme offer the most comprehensive and widest product range in the potato, beet and vegetable sectors. In the vegetable sector, both GRIMME and its subsidiary, ASA-LIFT, build a variety of innovative machines for harvesting onions, red beet, carrots, leeks, chives, celery, fennel, peas, lettuce etc.
Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN)
Linking new ideas and opportunities with expertise, markets and finance through our network of businesses, universities, funders and investors. From agri-food to autonomous systems and from energy to design, KTN combines in-depth knowledge in all sectors with the ability to cross boundaries.
NFU
The most successful representation body for agriculture and horticulture in England and Wales. We’re here to give you a voice and protect your way of life now and in the future. Our purpose is to champion British agriculture and horticulture, to campaign for a stable and sustainable future for British farmers and to secure the best possible deal for our members.
This Project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme, through an Open Call issued and executed under the project SmartAgriHubs (Grant Agreement No. 818 182)
Registered office: Agri-EPI Centre Midlands Agri-Tech Innovation Hub, Poultry Lane, Edgmond Newport, England, TF10 8JZ
Company Reg. Number: 09922991
VAT Number: 240019456 (UK)
