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The University of Essex collaborates with Innovation Agritech Group (IAG) to install GrowFrame360™, marking the first commercial standard vertical farm at a UK university.
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Innovation AgriTech Group Latest News: Partners with University of Essex to Install First Commercial Standard Vertical Farm in UK University

The University of Essex collaborates with Innovation Agritech Group (IAG) to install GrowFrame360™, marking the first commercial standard vertical farm at a UK university.

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The new UK Agri-Tech Centre merges three existing centres—Agri-EPI, CHAP, and CIEL—creating the country's largest agri-tech organization.
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UK Unveils Largest Agri-Tech Centre to Propel Sector Innovation

Key Takeaways: Unified Forces: The new UK Agri-Tech Centre merges three existing centres—Agri-EPI, CHAP, and CIEL—creating the country’s largest agri-tech organization. Focused Leadership: Innovate UK backs the centre, led by […]

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GrowUp Farms is set to conduct the food sector’s first trial with a water treatment technology from Salinity Solutions.
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GrowUp Farms Latest News: Leads the Way in Sustainable Salad Production in the UK

Key Insights: Integration of Advanced Technologies: GrowUp Farms merges cutting-edge agricultural technologies with renewable energy sources to enhance food quality while minimizing environmental impact. Continuous Supply of Fresh Produce: Employing […]

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  • 19th March 2024
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Jones Food Company's opening of JFC2, a state-of-the-art vertical farm, showcases a major advancement in sustainable agriculture
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Jones Food Company Announces the Opening of JFC2

Key Takeaways Innovative Agricultural Model: JFC2 introduces a cutting-edge blend of agricultural technology and sustainability, featuring 8 varieties of herbs and 11 varieties of salads, all while using 90% less […]

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  • 22nd February 2024
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Saga Robotics has announced a successful $11.5M equity transaction to support the growth of its groundbreaking agricultural robot, Thorvald
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Saga Robotics Raises $11.5M to Expand AI-Powered Farming Robots

Key Takeaways: Saga Robotics secures $11.5 million in growth capital to advance its agricultural robot, Thorvald. The funding round saw continued support from existing shareholders and welcomed new investors, including […]

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A funding grant of £1 million from the Wolfson Foundation is propelling Lancaster University's cutting-edge plant science research.
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Funding Grant of £1 Million for Lancaster University Plant Science

Lancaster University’s efforts to address the critical challenges posed by climate change have received a significant boost with a funding grant of nearly £1 million. The prestigious Wolfson Foundation has […]

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  • 21st July 2023
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FETF empowers UK farmers with £31 million fund, fueling sustainable food production with equipment and technology
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FETF Grants Drive Sustainable Food Production

Farmers across the UK have reason to celebrate as £31 million has been made available in the latest round of the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF). This funding will […]

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  • 9th June 2023
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Indoor Farming trend in 2023
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Emerging Trends in 2023 in Indoor Farming

As we enter a new year full of uncertainty given the state of the economy as a whole, here are certain trends identified in 2022 that are likely to further […]

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