Innovation in agriculture refers to the development and implementation of new ideas, technologies, and practices in the agricultural sector.

This can include a wide range of activities, such as the development of new crop varieties, the use of precision agriculture technologies, the adoption of sustainable farming practices, and the application of biotechnology to improve crop yields. Innovation in agriculture is crucial for addressing the challenges faced by the sector, such as feeding a growing population, reducing the environmental impact of farming, and adapting to the impacts of climate change. There are many organizations involved in promoting and supporting innovation in agriculture, including government agencies, research institutions, and non-profit organizations.

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Science for Sustainable Agriculture

Science for Sustainable Agriculture aims to ensure the positive contribution of scientific innovation in agriculture and food production is recognised in public life and policy making.

Knowledge

Farm-PEP aims to bring together all the sources of useful knowledge for Agriculture, whether from academic science, applied research projects, industry trials, farmers own trials or simple on-farm experience. Listed below are useful websites, organisations and websites that we know of.  Add any we've missed in the comments box or by adding as new content, or better still, as a new Group.  

FLIN Farmer-led Innovation Network

The Farmer-Led Innovation Network (FLIN) are UK based organisations driving farmer-led innovation - working together to power up and increase the impact of farmer led innovation initiatives.

Farming Innovation Programme (FIP)

The Farming Innovation Programme is part of Defra’s investment in innovation, research and development. Defra is partnering with UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) on the programme. 

Research Starter Projects

DEFRA funding in partnership with Innovate UK, which is looking to support farmers, growers, and foresters who have a bold, ambitious idea. 

Agri-tech

The agri-tech sector is vibrant and growing, with many exciting companies, organisations and networks are working to develop agri-tech solutions.

Farm centric research

Farm-centric research generally involves On-Farm Experimentation and may be better described as 'Farm Action Research', i.e. research conducted at least in part by and for beneficiaries who also farm. 

Funding

Funding available for research and knowledge exchange in the UK comes from a mix of public, industry and charitable sources

Innovate UK KTN

We create diverse connections to drive positive change.

Oxford Farming Conference 2023

OFC 2023 will explore systemic solutions to the cumulative biodiversity, climate, food and energy crises that collectively we are facing, with optimism and determination not to repeat the mistakes of the past.

Swift Detect

Rapid crop disease detection. SwiftDetect can reveal the level of disease in your crop even in the latent period, with results in 1 business day.

Farm491 Business Innovation Course

Business and Innovation Mentoring Course from Farm491 and RAU. We’re excited to launch our very own online course which can be accessed by any entrepreneur across the world. The course encompasses four interactive modules which will see you develop your business plan and understanding of your customers

Tesco-WWF innovation fund

Tesco and WWF are working together to halve the environmental impact of the average UK shopping

Research

Agricultural research is conducted by a range of organisations, from individual farmers, through advisors, distributors, manufacturers, charities, societies, supply chain companies, levy bodies, universities and research institutes.  This page aims to connect across these often disparate sources.

UKAP - UK Agriculture Partnership

A new Defra forum which will bring together stakeholders to identify and improve collaborative working on shared issues facing the agricultural sector.

EO4Agroclimate

BEIS and STFC supported programme aiming to explore the opportunities for Earth Observation to provide solutions for agriculture and climate change, through collaborations between the UK and Australia.

Farmer led innovation

Many of the most telling innovations that make a difference on-farm come from farmers themselves, or from close collaboration between farmers, advisors, industry and researchers

Policy

Policy plays a critical role in shaping the agriculture industry in the UK and Europe. Government policies can have a major impact on the way that farmers operate, the crops they grow, and the prices they receive for their products. Policy has a major effect on how land is managed and environmental outcomes.

Legume Innovation Network

Following the TRUE and LegValue EU projects this LinkedIn group with over 100 members continues to share resources for those interested in legume crops,

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SoilEssentials

Precision farming company with 20 years experience, based in Scotland but active across the UK. 

Application of Science to Realise the Potential of the Agricultural Transition

Report by Lord Curry (Food & Farming Futures), James Lowenburg-DeBoer and Michael Lee (Harper Adams University) into how agricultural science and extension can be supported and co-ordinated to address the productivity gap in UK agriculture.    

Agri-tech Week

Agri-Tech Week features a mix of in-person and virtual events that are designed to showcase exciting developments in agri-tech. It is coordinated by Agri-TechE working closely with partners across the innovation ecosystem and aims to provide opportunities to attract new customers and partners and to broker collaborations and international connections.

Catalyst Farming

Five farming businesses, progressing through data analysis and knowledge exchange, to enhance the productive, financial and ecological results of our farming.

Path to Sustainable Farming - Agri-EPI Conference

Join renowned UK farmers, tech developers, and agri-tech sector representatives for a day of on-farm discussions, networking, and demonstrations at the innovative Shimpling Park Farm in Suffolk for Agri-EPI's Annual Conference 2022 on 27th October.

£16M Competition funding for novel low-emission food production systems from Innovate UK & BBSRC

Innovate UK and BBSRC announce new £16 million competition to drive forward novel, resource efficient, low-emission food production systems.

Comment - Wringing your hands or getting the ball rolling? Two approaches to decarbonising agriculture

As a thought-piece for Science for Sustainable Agriculture, science communicator Dr Julian Little examines two contrasting approaches taken by leading food businesses to promote more sustainable agriculture and food production – the apparently “unscalable” regenerative agriculture, and sustainable intensification. Which approach is most likely to deliver the necessary increases in global food production while at the same time reducing agriculture’s footprint, delivering net zero and leaving room for nature? And are they in conflict?

Breaking Down the Barriers to Agri-tech - Event

Farmers, growers, innovators and stakeholders coming together to maximise the potential of Agri-tech.  In person event at NIAB, Histon, Cambridge on 1 December

World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit

Connect and collaborate with over 800 top-level agri-food professionals over two days of panel discussions, networking and a full exhibition in London this September.

Webinar - Scaling up Innovation: From idea to market

Join partners Crop Health and Protection (CHAP) and Cranfield University as they celebrate Agri-TechE’s Agri-Tech Week and discuss what it takes to scale up agricultural innovation.

Farming Futures: Automation and Robotics competition

Agri-tech businesses, farmers, growers and researchers can now apply for a share of £12.5m for developing cutting-edge innovation in automation and robotics.

Big opportunities to increase pulse crop production

It’s worth reflecting on why we export most of the pulse crop we produce in the UK, or simply fee

TAPipedia: knowledge sharing hub on agricultural innovation (no need to register to access content)

Dear colleagues, since this group is about agricultural innovation, you might find useful to have

The Future of Food & Farming: Challenges and choices for Global Sustainability (Foresight Report)

Report by John Beddington setting out the case for Sustainable Intensification.

The potential to increase productivity of wheat and oilseed rape in the UK

Report by ADAS in 2009 for Government Chief Scientific Advisor John Beddington. Authore

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CEIA - Centre for Effective Innovation in Agriculture

Aiming to strengthen the impact and benefit of agricultural research at scale. Supported by the Elizabeth Creak Charitable Trust.

AKIS

The Agriculture Knowledge & Innovation System

Lincoln University

Farm491

Where Growing and Innovation Meet. Let’s Grow Business, Farm491 is a UK based leading technology incubator and innovation space focused on the future of farming and food systems.

STFC Food Network+

The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) Food Network+ (SFN) brings together STFC researchers and facilities with research and industry in the agri-food sector.

Unlocking the potential of agricultural science and technology

In July 2022 the Science and Technology Committee of the House of Commons took evidence on how to unlock the potential of agricultural science and technology.

Innovation in Post-harvest Management of Fresh Produce Workshop

This face to face workshop at ADAS Postharvest Innovation Centre in Chatteris, Cambridgeshire, will showcase advances in storage technologies and supply chain management to reduce post-harvest losses.

The Future Farming Expo Scotland 2023

The agricultural industry is heading toward a more sustainable, profitable, and efficient future. Future Farming Expo will bring together forward-thinking Scottish farmers, advisors, and rural businesses over two days for knowledge hubs, discussion, and networking across a busy exhibition hall.

REAP Conference 2023 Report

Adaptation Through Innovation; Beyond the Comfort Zone.

Improving the sustainability of lupins through conventional and next generation methodologies

Investigating whether lupin can become a sustainable alternative for imported soya is being explored in a collaborative project, part of the sustainable farm-based protein competition funded by Defra and delivered by Innovate UK. This two-year feasibility study is being led the UK Agri-Tech Centre in partnership with Phytoform Labs and Soya UK. 

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The unnatural nature of food (Part 2)

Thought piece from Mat

The BOFIN Dinner: Celebrating On-Farm Trials and Innovation

Join us for The BOFIN Dinner, a night of sharing latest innovations, invaluable insights and delicious food!

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Innovate UK KTN AgriFood webpage

Innovate UK KTN helps organisations interested in AgriFood innovation access the expert informati

UK partnership launched to tackle agricultural challenges

George Eustice launched a new partnership to foster collaborative working on shared agricultural

New Farming Innovation funding competitions open in March

Farming Futures R&D Fund – Theme 1 (Expression of Interest) This

We need a much better conversation about science and technology in agriculture

Meeting humankind’s burgeoning food and energy requirements sustain

H2020 LIAISON project website and resources

The multi-ac

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