Industry News

The Watercress Company, a Hampshire-based farm, is turning to cutting-edge technology to boost production and efficiency in the face of extreme weather challenges. The idea was sparked by an Instagram video, leading Managing Director Tom Amery to inv

Hyperspectral imaging (HSI) is making waves in the agricultural sector, offering farmers and researchers unprecedented insights into crop health, soil conditions, and resource utilization. This advanced remote sensing technology captures a vast spect

A farmer in Xiwangwen village, Boxing county, Binzhou city, East China’s Shandong province, checks his newly harvested wheat. This year, despite challenging weather conditions, China’s key grain-producing regions are expecting a bumper summer harvest

A fresh wave of innovation is sweeping across Mid and North Wales, as pioneering businesses receive support from Innovate UK’s Nurturing Innovation in the Agri-tech and Food Technology Cluster. This initiative is not only fostering creativity but als

In the heart of bustling metropolises from New York to Paris to Beijing, urban trees are experiencing a prolonged growing season, according to a recent study published in Nature Cities. The research, which analyzed satellite data from 428 cities acro

Antler Bio, an agtech startup, has recently secured $4.3m (£3.1m) in funding to expand its innovative EpiHerd technology, a advanced data analytics system designed to monitor bovine health. The company operates in several key European dairy farming m

iLivestock, a Rosyth-based agritech firm, has emerged victorious in the Scotland regional final of KPMG’s Tech Innovator competition, beating out dozens of local tech startups. The company, which offers an all-in-one management platform for sheep and

The soil moisture sensor market is experiencing notable growth as the agricultural sector increasingly embraces smart technologies for efficient water management and improved crop yields. With a market valuation of USD 1.8 billion in 2023, the indust

The Indiana Agriculture and Technology School (IATS) is set to open its new Fort Wayne location this August, offering a unique educational experience centered around agriculture, with room for a range of disciplines. Initially catering to seventh thr

The latest Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) provides a snapshot of the U.S. swine industry as of June 1, 2025, offering valuable insights for the agriculture sect