How can we address agri-tech barriers to growth?

How to ensure agri-tech is fit for farms

Welcome to Let’s Talk Agri-Tech, the podcast by the UK Agri-Tech Centre. This conversation is part of our Growth Week series, which will be available here [https://ukagritechcentre.com/news-insights/grow-your-own-way/].  In this episode, Charles Bowyer, Farm Technology Specialist at the UK Agri-Tech Centre, is joined by Somerset farmers Rob Addicott and Jeremy Padfield, as well as Dr Annie Rayner, FAI Farms. Rob and Jeremy have years of hands-on experience, trialling and adopting new technology, mixed farming systems and navigating everything from soil challenges to livestock pressures. They also starred in our recent 'Farming Smarter [https://ukagritechcentre.com/news-insights/farming-smarter/]' docuseries. Annie adds insight from FAI Farms’ longstanding work helping global food and farming businesses move toward practical, regenerative approaches, backed by more than 20 years of scientific knowledge and expertise.  Listen to how they draw on their experience to discuss what it really takes to make agri-tech fit for farms. Follow us on your favourite podcast listening app to hear the latest episodes as soon as they are released. Keep up to date with our latest Podcasts, Blogs and Events by following us on: X [https://twitter.com/UKAgriTech] Linkedin [https://uk.linkedin.com/company/uk-agri-tech-centre] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/UKAgriTechCentre/] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ukagritechcentre/] Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@UKAgriTechCentre/featured] or head over to ukagritechcentre.com [https://www.ukagritechcentre.com/] This episode was published on 4 February 2026

How can we address agri-tech barriers to growth?

Welcome to Let’s Talk Agri-Tech, the podcast by the UK Agri-Tech Centre. This conversation is part of our Growth Week series, which will be available here [https://ukagritechcentre.com/news-insights/grow-your-own-way/]. In this episode, our host, Dr Grace O’Gorman is joined by Charlie Guy, CEO and Founder of LettUs Grow and Charlie Mercer, Policy Director at Start-up Coalition.  They discuss how policy and regulatory factors are shaping business growth, barriers to scale and advice for agri-tech businesses. Follow us on your favourite podcast listening app to hear the latest episodes as soon as they are released. Keep up to date with our latest Podcasts, Blogs and Events by following us on: X [https://twitter.com/UKAgriTech] Linkedin [https://uk.linkedin.com/company/uk-agri-tech-centre] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/UKAgriTechCentre/] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ukagritechcentre/] Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@UKAgriTechCentre/featured] or head over to ukagritechcentre.com [https://www.ukagritechcentre.com/] This episode was published on 3 February, 2026

What is the role of agri-tech in the supply chain?

Welcome to Let’s Talk Agri-Tech, the podcast by the UK Agri-Tech Centre.  This conversation is part of our Growth Week series which will be available here [https://ukagritechcentre.com/news-insights/grow-your-own-way/].  In this episode, Helen Brookes, our host is joined by Emily Marshall, Sustainability and National Account Manager and Louisa Hogarty, Chief People and Impact Officer, at Noble Foods.  They discuss the importance of industry expectations, the opportunities for agri-tech in the supply chain, and advice for agri-tech businesses. Follow us on your favourite podcast listening app to hear the latest episodes as soon as they are released. Keep up to date with our latest Podcasts, Blogs and Events by following us on: X [https://twitter.com/UKAgriTech] Linkedin [https://uk.linkedin.com/company/uk-agri-tech-centre] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/UKAgriTechCentre/] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ukagritechcentre/] Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@UKAgriTechCentre/featured] or head over to ukagritechcentre.com [https://www.ukagritechcentre.com/] This episode was published on February 2, 2026

Opportunities for innovators: Breaking down the Crop Report

Welcome to Let's Talk Agri-Tech, the podcast from the UK Agri-Tech Centre.  In this episode, we’re joined by two of our colleagues: Dr Harry Langford, Innovation Director, who brings expertise in soil science and environmental engineering and Dr Alex McCormack, Agronomy Innovation Lead, who specialises in novel fertilisers, early disease detection and the development of new farming systems for arable and horticultural crops. Together, we explore our latest report: The future of arable and horticulture innovation. Created to give a clear overview of UK crop production and to explore the challenges, opportunities and emerging trends shaping the sector. Follow us on your favourite podcast listening app to hear the latest episodes as soon as they are released. Keep up to date with our latest Podcasts, Blogs and Events by following us on: X [https://twitter.com/UKAgriTech] Linkedin [https://uk.linkedin.com/company/uk-agri-tech-centre] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/UKAgriTechCentre/] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ukagritechcentre/] Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@UKAgriTechCentre/featured] or head over to ukagritechcentre.com [https://www.ukagritechcentre.com/] This episode was published on November 28, 2025

The Vineyard Frost project

Welcome to Let's Talk Agri Tech, the podcast from the UK Agri-Tech Centre.  Today, we're talking about the Vineyard Frost Project, an innovative project bringing together cutting-edge forecasting, smart sensors and machine learning to help growers protect their vines.  We speak with two experts from Weatherquest: Steve Dorling, founder and head of innovation and Marcus Krumins, data scientist. Steve and Marcus discuss why frost risk matters, traditional mitigation methods, the tech behind the Vineyard Frost Project and the new Vine Buddy service designed to help growers make smarter, sustainable decisions.  Follow us on your favourite podcast listening app to hear the latest episodes as soon as they are released. Keep up to date with our latest Podcasts, Blogs and Events, by following us on: X [https://twitter.com/UKAgriTech] Linkedin [https://uk.linkedin.com/company/uk-agri-tech-centre] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/UKAgriTechCentre/] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ukagritechcentre/] Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@UKAgriTechCentre/featured] or head over to ukagritechcentre.com [https://www.ukagritechcentre.com/] This episode was published on November 13, 2025 Music by AudioCoffee(Denys Kyshchuk [https://www.audiocoffee.net/])