Agri-TechE AgriChat
Business og økonomiVitenskapTeknologiJoin us as we chat with Agri-TechE colleagues and members from agriculture, technology and research organisations.We'll be talking all thing agri-tech - from new rotation practices through to the latest hardware for farms and everything in-between.Our first season focuses on our Back to the Future project - celebrating 10 years of the membership network. We’re asking Agri-TechE members to reflect on how the agri-tech industry has evolved over the past decade and to share their vision for the next ten years. By compiling these insights, we aim to create a powerful outlook on the future of agriculture, a compelling call to arms for the industry driven by the diverse perspectives of our community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Siste episoder av Agri-TechE AgriChat podcast
- Drone use in Agriculture and BVLOS/AAE (00:39:39)
Pioneering work by SEAD Artists could be about to unblock the bottlenecks impeding the use of drones in agriculture, allowing beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) flight and the aerial application of key crop protection products. SEAD Artists is a consortium of like-minded drone experts supporting agricultural innovation using new technology and drones. The members are Autospray Systems, Skypointe, Aerofirm and DronePrep. They have collaborated on several projects utilising drones in specific settings, like plaudiculture and forestry. Their work is now beginning to overcome the significant regulatory hurdles that have hampered drone use and adoption in the industry. Join the webinar online on 14 July 2025: https://www.agri-tech-e.co.uk/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=27300 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Tomorrow's Challenges, Today's Research (00:03:49)
This episode forms part of our Back to the Future project, for Agri-TechE's 10th birthday celebrations.Belinda Clarke interviews Vicky Foster of British Beet Research Organisation, discussing the long term nature of research planning and predicting the challenges we'll face in the future so we can begin to resesarch solutions now.As part of our “Back to the Future” project, we’re asking Agri-TechE members to reflect on how the agri-tech industry has evolved over the past decade and to share their vision for the next ten years. By compiling these insights, we aim to create a powerful outlook on the future of agriculture, a compelling call to arms for the industry driven by the diverse perspectives of our community. Song: TVARI - Tokyo Cafe Video Link: • TVARI - Tokyo Cafe Vloggers Essential:- https://tvari.fanlink.to/ve Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Avoiding Frustration 101 when Implementing Technology (00:05:42)
How to approach the challenge of technology adoption? Agricultural technologies hold immense potential and promise for improvement, yet their adoption often involves striking a delicate balance of risk-taking and co-development between innovators and growers.Frederick Hiam is cautious about being such early adopters they shoulder all the risk, yet they believe that waiting for fully developed solutions to simply be delivered to farmers is unlikely to hit the mark. Jamie Lockhart, Managing Director, discusses their approach. Collaborate with developers from the outset - “Start with the problem we need answering,” so that co-development benefits both parties— delivering tailored, practical solutions, while also advancing innovation in a meaningful, efficient way. This episode forms part of our Back to the Future project, for Agri-TechE's 10th birthday celebrations. Song: TVARI - Tokyo Cafe Video Link: • TVARI - Tokyo Cafe Vloggers Essential:- https://tvari.fanlink.to/ve Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Leveraging Digitisation in Farm Machinery (00:05:39)
Ben Burgess is a supplier of several leading brands in the agricultural, construction and grounds care industries. In this episode, Ben Turner talks to us about the game-changer for agriculture; digitalisation of whole agricultural environment, embedded in everything inc all machinery. We're moving from 'hard to use, difficult, antiquated' to actually technology is making life much easier. However, we do need to utilise the tech, not just have it as a passenger there on the journey - we have to come together as a team to make the most of this. This episode forms part of our Back to the Future project, for Agri-TechE's 10th birthday celebrations. Song: TVARI - Tokyo Cafe Video Link: • TVARI - Tokyo Cafe Vloggers Essential:- https://tvari.fanlink.to/ve Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Environmental Sensing for Agriculture (00:05:58)
Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept in agriculture - it's enabling innovative solutions to long-standing challenges and creating new opportunities across the industry. In this episode, Delta-T Devices emphasises AI's role in handling complex datasets to improve precision farming, seeing AI as vital for scaling research into commercial farming, enabling better decision-making and optimising crop conditions. This builds on their long history designing instruments for measuring and monitoring the environment. They have a strong focus on soil moisture, precision irrigation, agronomy, plant physiology, eco-physiology, data logging, solar radiation and meteorology. This episode forms part of our Back to the Future project, for Agri-TechE's 10th birthday celebrations. Song: TVARI - Tokyo Cafe Video Link: • TVARI - Tokyo Cafe Vloggers Essential:- https://tvari.fanlink.to/ve Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Real-Time Disease Detection (00:15:47)
ROBOSCIENTIFIC LIMITED is advancing early disease detection in animals and plants using volatile organic compound (VOC) analysis. In this episode, Angie Curtis talks us through how this could change vetinary practices in future for quicker, more reliable diagnostics - resulting in healthier animals. They acknowledge scepticism as a key barrier to adoption, observing that many farmers are eager to embrace innovation but concerned about the risks associated with unproven systems. They advocate collaborative efforts to build trust and demonstrate reliability and to "take a leap of faith and believe it can happen!"This episode forms part of our Back to the Future project, for Agri-TechE's 10th birthday celebrations. Song: TVARI - Tokyo Cafe Video Link: • TVARI - Tokyo Cafe Vloggers Essential:- https://tvari.fanlink.to/ve Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Finding the Right People (00:05:48)
As experts in talent acquisition for agri-tech, AgRecruit highlights a surge in agri-tech jobs and a significant trend: the sector is increasingly drawing specialists from outside traditional agriculture, such as those in engineering and biotech. This influx of diverse skills is essential as agri-tech becomes more complex, blending traditional farming with cutting-edge technologies like precision farming and alternative proteins. We sat down with Sam Clayton of AgRecruit to discover the latest in recruitment trends - why its hard and how to find non-traditional applicants for new roles.This episode forms part of our Back to the Future project, for Agri-TechE's 10th birthday celebrations. Song: TVARI - Tokyo Cafe Video Link: • TVARI - Tokyo Cafe Vloggers Essential:- https://tvari.fanlink.to/ve Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Understanding Technology Use Cases (00:07:31)
eg technology solve engineering and design challenges for clients, to turn their ideas into products. In this episode we discuss the trend of productivity - making the most of a scarce resource (land) with scale and precision. The key to development is understanding priority impact - which action will have the biggest impact.Specialising in electronics and software engineering, industrial and mechanical design, human factors, project management, technical due diligence and regulatory compliance, eg know how to solve technical challenges and make things work. eg is an agile and adaptive development partner providing tailored project delivery, whilst minimising risk from concept through to transfer to manufacture in an ISO 13485 accredited framework.This episode forms part of our Back to the Future project, for Agri-TechE's 10th birthday celebrations. Song: TVARI - Tokyo Cafe Video Link: • TVARI - Tokyo Cafe Vloggers Essential:- https://tvari.fanlink.to/ve Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Phenotyping Indoor Crops (00:12:21)
Gardin Agritech predicts that real-time monitoring and automation will revolutionise farming. Their technology, which leverages optical sensing and AI-driven insights, allows farmers to monitor plant health and optimise crop nutrition efficiently. Gardin provides precision agriculture tools that help farmers grow nutrient-dense, climate-resilient crops while minimising the need for constant oversight.In this episode, we discuss the changes in the customer base for integrated monitoring forecasting and where developments in this technology will take us.This episode forms part of our Back to the Future project, for Agri-TechE's 10th birthday celebrations.As part of our “Back to the Future” project, we’re asking Agri-TechE members to reflect on how the agri-tech industry has evolved over the past decade and to share their vision for the next ten years. By compiling these insights, we aim to create a powerful outlook on the future of agriculture, a compelling call to arms for the industry driven by the diverse perspectives of our community. Song: TVARI - Tokyo Cafe Video Link: • TVARI - Tokyo Cafe Vloggers Essential:- https://tvari.fanlink.to/ve Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Supply Chain Management (00:09:11)
Leading UK law firm, Mills & Reeve supports clients in navigating complex regulations that impact agri-tech innovation. In this episode, Jessica Burt, a specialist in food law, gives an insight into the trends in supply chain management. Topics covered include nutrition regulation, the truth behind sustainability claims, and the difficulty for regulators to keep up with changes in gene editing, cultured meat and CBD.They highlight that regulation can either drive or stifle progress, especially in emerging areas like cultured meat and gene-editing. Their insight? To truly move forward, regulators must adapt more rapidly to technological advancements. With specialists in technology, food and agriculture, Mills & Reeve are well placed to support the rapidly developing sector of Agritech. This episode forms part of our Back to the Future project, for Agri-TechE's 10th birthday celebrations.As part of our “Back to the Future” project, we’re asking Agri-TechE members to reflect on how the agri-tech industry has evolved over the past decade and to share their vision for the next ten years. By compiling these insights, we aim to create a powerful outlook on the future of agriculture, a compelling call to arms for the industry driven by the diverse perspectives of our community. Song: TVARI - Tokyo Cafe Video Link: • TVARI - Tokyo Cafe Vloggers Essential:- https://tvari.fanlink.to/ve Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Genetics, Agronomy and Data (00:03:30)
In this episode, the CEO of the National Institute of Agricultural Botany (NIAB) Mario Caccamo talks about the role of science in agriculture advances. At the forefront of genetic innovation, NIAB uses advanced research to develop crops and agronomy practices that are more resilient to climate change. They emphasise the need for more effective funding and policy support to make these innovations accessible to farmers. NIAB is a major international centre for plant research, crop evaluation and agronomy – a unique national resource, with nearly 100 years of experience and an internationally recognised reputation for independence, innovation and integrity. With headquarters in Cambridge and regional offices across the country, NIAB spans the crop development pipeline, with the specialist knowledge, skills and facilities required to support the improvement of agricultural and horticultural crop varieties, to evaluate their performance and quality, and to ensure these advances are transferred into on-farm practice through efficient agronomy.This episode forms part of our Back to the Future project, for Agri-TechE's 10th birthday celebrations. Song: TVARI - Tokyo Cafe Video Link: • TVARI - Tokyo Cafe Vloggers Essential:- https://tvari.fanlink.to/ve Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Agri-Tech Innovation and Collaboration (00:06:09)
Nicole Sadd is CEO of Rothamsted Enterprises, An innovation, collaboration and events hub for AgriTech and the business community, based in Hertfordshire. In this episode, Nicole emphasises the importance of expanding collaboration across campuses to better support a wider range of agri-tech start-ups. They advocate for creating networks that facilitate knowledge exchange, enhancing innovation and credibility within the sector. With a variety of office and lab spaces for rent, international conference centre, popular restaurant, and VIP destination venue, Rothamsted Enterprises is built on a strong, diverse, and financially sound platform that capitalises on the facilities and expertise on site, proximity to London, and a variety of excellent transport links. We are proud to be part of the Rothamsted family – a place name steeped in scientific history thanks to the discoveries of our founder and all that have followed in his footsteps.This episode forms part of our Back to the Future project, for Agri-TechE's 10th birthday celebrations. Song: TVARI - Tokyo Cafe Video Link: • TVARI - Tokyo Cafe Vloggers Essential:- https://tvari.fanlink.to/ve Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Is Printing the Future of Agri-Tech? (00:07:01)
Archipelago Technology Group Ltd is repurposing inkjet technology, originally designed for printing, to provide exact chemical sprays and seed coatings. By translating a technology familiar to other industries, they’re tackling challenges unique to agriculture, illustrating the power of cross-industry innovation in this episode.Archipelago is a technology company based in Cambridge UK. Their expertise lies in the precision creation and transport of droplets to ensure active agrochemicals are accurately applied for horticultural and agricultural applications, reducing waste, saving money, and helping the environment. Powerdrop TM creates precise drops of fluid and transports them onto the target leaf. Every drop is identical. Your valuable chemicals go where they are needed and nowhere else.This episode forms part of our Back to the Future project, for Agri-TechE's 10th birthday celebrations. Song: TVARI - Tokyo Cafe Video Link: • TVARI - Tokyo Cafe Vloggers Essential:- https://tvari.fanlink.to/ve Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Mixing Old Techniques with New Technologies (00:04:27)
William Haire is Head of Easton Estate at City College Norwich. In this episode, William walks us through some of the changes he's seen on farm, and where the next generation of farmers might take us - and what they need to get us there.City College Norwich is preparing the next generation of farmers through updated curricula that address both new and traditional practices. They’re building a workforce equipped with skills for digital agriculture, low-input systems, and eco-friendly farming — reinforcing the need for lifelong learning to adapt to the evolving landscape.This episode forms part of our Back to the Future project, for Agri-TechE's 10th birthday celebrations. Song: TVARI - Tokyo Cafe Video Link: • TVARI - Tokyo Cafe Vloggers Essential:- https://tvari.fanlink.to/ve Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Adopting Technology into Farming Businesses (00:15:51)
John Barrett is Director of Sentry. John talks about how GPS, once just a tool for straight-line driving, now enables complex precision mapping. This evolution allows for fine-tuned management across their diverse operations, optimising input use and making every acre work smarter. We also discuss some of the innovative trials Sentry are working on, from robotics to novel crops.Sentry Ltd is one of the largest national farming companies in the UK. With 50 years of farming experience, Sentry are proud to have 20,000 hectares of land under cultivation for clients throughout the country, annually growing over 400,000 tonnes of local produce. Combining Professional Services with strong buying power across the industry, Sentry Business Solutions are committed to saving clients’ money and time without compromising on quality. Effective rural advice and excellent product supply from partners and is key to success in today’s agricultural climate.This episode forms part of our Back to the Future project, for Agri-TechE's 10th birthday celebrations. Song: TVARI - Tokyo Cafe Video Link: • TVARI - Tokyo Cafe Vloggers Essential:- https://tvari.fanlink.to/ve Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Harnessing the Power of Connectivity (00:03:17)
This time, we're joined by Wyld Networks, who highlight the transformative potential of satellite-based IoT in agriculture. Their satellite technology addresses connectivity challenges by providing reliable, cost-effective data access from even the most remote farms to ensure that all farmers can leverage real-time data to enhance productivity and innovation. WYLD are helping modern businesses make those essential connections — whether it’s gathering data from remote locations via satellite, or creating localised wireless networks to enhance customer experiences, WYLD are connecting people, devices and places — affordably, reliably.This episode forms part of our Back to the Future project, for Agri-TechE's 10th birthday celebrations.As part of our “Back to the Future” project, we’re asking Agri-TechE members to reflect on how the agri-tech industry has evolved over the past decade and to share their vision for the next ten years. By compiling these insights, we aim to create a powerful outlook on the future of agriculture, a compelling call to arms for the industry driven by the diverse perspectives of our community. Song: TVARI - Tokyo Cafe Video Link: • TVARI - Tokyo Cafe Vloggers Essential:- https://tvari.fanlink.to/ve Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Practical Implementation of Disruptive Innovation (00:10:46)
In this episode, ADAS reflects on the practicality of implementing game-changing, disruptive innovations on farm. Farmers are increasingly seeing the power of these marginal gains, where targeted tweaks in practices can ultimately lead to better productivity and sustainability.ADAS is home to 450 staff who deliver national and international projects in 60 specialisms including crop nutrition, crop physiology, crop protection (disease management, weed management and pest management), soils, water, horticulture, on-farm advice and livestock management.This episode forms part of our Back to the Future project, for Agri-TechE's 10th birthday celebrations.As part of our “Back to the Future” project, we’re asking Agri-TechE members to reflect on how the agri-tech industry has evolved over the past decade and to share their vision for the next ten years. By compiling these insights, we aim to create a powerful outlook on the future of agriculture, a compelling call to arms for the industry driven by the diverse perspectives of our community. Song: TVARI - Tokyo Cafe Video Link: • TVARI - Tokyo Cafe Vloggers Essential:- https://tvari.fanlink.to/ve Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Cross-Cutting Technologies (00:13:57)
This episode, we'll be talking how scientific principles can become commercial products. We'll also be looking at how technologies from different industries can come together to address key challenges facing agriculture - such as adoption of biological solutions. Becky Dodds, Director of Communities at Agri-TechE, is joined by Niall Mottram, VP of Energy & CDR at Cambridge Consultants.Cambridge Consultants creates and delivers breakthrough products and services for clients worldwide – from established multinational companies to innovative start-ups. They help bridge the gap between early stage technologies from academia/start-ups and end users looking for solutions that cannot be found from existing suppliers. Headquartered in Cambridge, UK, They use the skills and experience of 800 engineers, scientists, mathematicians and designers to de-risk and build novel robotics and AI driven systems and manage the transfer of the solutions through to mass market production.This episode forms part of our Back to the Future project, for Agri-TechE's 10th birthday celebrations.As part of our “Back to the Future” project, we’re asking Agri-TechE members to reflect on how the agri-tech industry has evolved over the past decade and to share their vision for the next ten years. By compiling these insights, we aim to create a powerful outlook on the future of agriculture, a compelling call to arms for the industry driven by the diverse perspectives of our community. Song: TVARI - Tokyo Cafe Video Link: • TVARI - Tokyo Cafe Vloggers Essential:- https://tvari.fanlink.to/ve Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- "No such thing as a typical farmer" (00:07:25)
The AF Group talk us their their own journey bringing technology into their business. AF is the UK’s largest agricultural purchasing co-operative and works with thousands of farmers across the UK.AF have been improving their digital journey - helping farmers predict when to buy fertiliser, massive digitisation of the invoicing system, and the new AF app. By taking farmers on the journey with them, AF Group are leading the way in tech adoption in agriculture.This episode forms part of our Back to the Future project, for Agri-TechE's 10th birthday celebrations.As part of our “Back to the Future” project, we’re asking Agri-TechE members to reflect on how the agri-tech industry has evolved over the past decade and to share their vision for the next ten years. By compiling these insights, we aim to create a powerful outlook on the future of agriculture, a compelling call to arms for the industry driven by the diverse perspectives of our community. Song: TVARI - Tokyo Cafe Video Link: • TVARI - Tokyo Cafe Vloggers Essential:- https://tvari.fanlink.to/ve Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Be Inspired by Soils (00:05:53)
Laura Bouvet, Agri-TechE's Knowledge Exchange Manager, speaks to Dan Evans in this episode of our Back to the Future project.Dan leads both fundamental and applied research on soil formation and the parent materials from which soil is formed. His work focuses on the interactions between parent materials and soils, how soil parent materials support soil ecosystem services, and the natural and anthropogenic threats to the parent material zone. He also studies how soil formation can be accelerated, such as the manufacturing of new soils for urban green infrastructure.This episode forms part of our Back to the Future project, for Agri-TechE's 10th birthday celebrations.As part of our “Back to the Future” project, we’re asking Agri-TechE members to reflect on how the agri-tech industry has evolved over the past decade and to share their vision for the next ten years. By compiling these insights, we aim to create a powerful outlook on the future of agriculture, a compelling call to arms for the industry driven by the diverse perspectives of our community. Song: TVARI - Tokyo Cafe Video Link: • TVARI - Tokyo Cafe Vloggers Essential:- https://tvari.fanlink.to/ve Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Livestock Breeding and Improvement (00:11:40)
Genomic tools have come a long way over the past decade, and David Chin, CEO of LIC, has been at the forefront of this. In interview with Belinda Clarke, David talks us through the the key blocker of data interoperability, adapting technology to different contexts, and making cows more efficient in a changing climate. Originating in New Zealand, LIC is a farmer-owned agri-tech company supplying elite dairy genetics to the world. Improving the livelihoods of dairy farmers is at the heart of everything LIC do and has been for more than a century. They use the latest science and technology to come up with solutions that will boost efficiency, productivity and, in turn, their profitability. That’s why LIC continue to lead the world in pastoral dairy systems and genetics.This episode forms part of our Back to the Future project, for Agri-TechE's 10th birthday celebrations. Song: TVARI - Tokyo Cafe Video Link: • TVARI - Tokyo Cafe Vloggers Essential:- https://tvari.fanlink.to/ve Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Achieving the Potential of Insect Rearing (00:05:00)
We visited Better Origin to learn more about the Black Soilder Fly and its potential to help agriculture reach net zero. Miha Pipan, Chief Scientific Officer, walks Agri-TechE Director Belinda Clarke through the Better Origins technology.For supermarkets, food producers, and farmers, Better Origin offer modular insect farms that convert food waste into animal feed and other nutrient-rich products. Their technology helps reduce emissions, mitigate food waste, and replace deforestation-linked soy.This episode forms part of our Back to the Future project, for Agri-TechE's 10th birthday celebrations. Song: TVARI - Tokyo Cafe Video Link: • TVARI - Tokyo Cafe Vloggers Essential:- https://tvari.fanlink.to/ve Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Agri-Tech Recruitment (00:12:05)
There has been a huge accelaration of new joiners to the industry in past five years - particularly in "non-ag" talent from non-farming backgrounds bringing new people, new ideas and new ways of working to find solutions to the challenges of the industry and the world! David Macaulay, Managing Director, talks Laura Bouvet, our Knowledge Exchange Manager, through a multi-disciplinary future supported by diversity of individuals, tools and systems on farm. A multidisciplinary future with diversity at the heart.Eden Search strives be the best global partner delivering business critical insight, appointments and connections at board and senior director level that positively impact both clients’ business and the global agritech and food supply chain.This episode forms part of our Back to the Future project, for Agri-TechE's 10th birthday celebrations. Song: TVARI - Tokyo Cafe Video Link: • TVARI - Tokyo Cafe Vloggers Essential:- https://tvari.fanlink.to/ve Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- The Digitised Agronomist (00:08:22)
What does the future of agronomy look like? Belinda Clarke visited Stuart Hill, Technical Director at Hutchinsons, to find out.Hutchinsons is a leading agronomy company with over 200 arable and horticultural agronomists nationwide. Hutchinsons is focused on linking technology, knowledge and advice to deliver sustainable farming and does this through the Helix Farms. Helix trials and adapts technologies on farm, with insights used to inform and improve decisions and management of the overall business. Hutchinsons also offer their Omnia platform for digital farm management and TerraMap, producing the world's highest resolution soil maps.This episode forms part of our Back to the Future project, for Agri-TechE's 10th birthday celebrations. Song: TVARI - Tokyo Cafe Video Link: • TVARI - Tokyo Cafe Vloggers Essential:- https://tvari.fanlink.to/ve Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Next-Generation Drone Systems (00:06:03)
Hear Aleks Kowalski, Project Director of Drone RePeat, in discussion with Belinda Clarke about the untapped potential for drone applications in agriculture.SEAD Artists are a consortium of experts using drone technology to revolutionise how landowners, environmentalists and conservationists manage the UK’s vast peatland carbon sink resources. The consortium have looked at deploying the capability of drones as part of a combination of services to survey, spray and seed for both environmental and agricultural benefits.the RePeat project aims to increasing awareness of the paludiculture and carbon gains possible through using robotics and data.This episode forms part of our Back to the Future project, for Agri-TechE's 10th birthday celebrations. Song: TVARI - Tokyo Cafe Video Link: • TVARI - Tokyo Cafe Vloggers Essential:- https://tvari.fanlink.to/ve Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.