Envisioning the Farm of the Future with AgLaunch

“Our farmers are engaged at every step of identifying new opportunities, screening the technologies and giving feedback. The technology that we choose to invest in, and grow, are because our farmer partners have recommended them. Everything we do is on behalf of the farmer.”

Make hay if the sun shines

It’s is pretty ancient advice.  But what if you knew that the sun was going to shine all week and you could safely do another urgent task and still not miss out on the...

Let Them Eat Lettuce

A lot of money has gone into Vertical Farming. The problem, at least right now, is that the economics just don’t stack up.

Come collaborate with us…

Before you can collaborate, you need to navigate the landscape.  This handy guide will help you through. The UK government has made a lot of warm noises in recent years about encouraging innovation in Agritech...

2020 A year full of surprises

2020 has been a year of many challenges. Coronavirus led to cancelations of the year's plans; however, opened opportunities as innovations through business and Agtech became more vital than ever. This blog highlights my personal experiences throughout this year.

Demystifying Al in Agriculture

I thoroughly enjoy Chairing the Crop Health and Protection Advisory Group. This recent interview, reproduced with permission from CHAP, shares my thoughts on the role of artificial intelligence (AI). In particular, I believe...

Innovating with a Horticultural Leader: Juliet Ansell of Zespri

The connection between New Zealand and the Actinidia genus is deep. The name Kiwi, derived from the beloved native bird, is also used for one of the country’s biggest agricultural products and,...

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