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Agricultural technologies (agri-tech) strategy

Documents related to the government's plans to support the growth of the agri-tech sector.

• From: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, Department for Business and Trade, Department for International Development, Department for International Trade and Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
• Published: 5 August 2015
• Last updated: 30 October 2015 — See all updates

In partnership with industry, government has developed a long-term agri-tech strategy. It makes sure the knowledge and insight from the UK’s world-leading science base are translated into benefits for society and the economy at home and abroad. The strategy was launched in July 2013, with £160 million of funding.

To find out more about the agri-tech strategy see the publications section or contact the team at agritechstrategy@beis.gov.uk.

The latest strategy news can be found in the announcements section. View all strategy announcements.

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See membership of the Agri-food Technology Leadership Council.

Publications

• Agri-tech industrial strategy: evaluation scoping study and baseline
  • 13 July 2016
  • Research and analysis
• Agri-tech research and development funding: 2012 to 2013
  • 13 July 2016
  • Research and analysis
• UK agricultural technologies strategy
  • 24 December 2013
  • Policy paper

Guidance

• Centres for Agricultural Innovation
  • 6 April 2016
  • Guidance
• Agri-tech Catalyst
  • 11 July 2014
  • Guidance

Announcements

• £16 million for new technologies to improve global food production and security
  • 13 July 2016
  • Press release
• New agrimetrics centre will boost food and farming industries
  • 27 October 2015
  • News story
• Pioneering projects in food and agriculture win £17.8 million
  • 19 September 2016
  • Press release
• Agri-tech innovation funding opportunities: apply now
  • 3 July 2015
  • News story
• Agri-tech: £16 million funding for 25 innovative projects
  • 23 March 2015
  • News story
• £16 million boost for agricultural innovators
  • 23 March 2015
  • Press release
• Government funded spider venom project to provide lifeline for bees
  • 24 December 2014
  • Press release
• Innovation in agriculture: funding opportunities for business
  • 19 December 2014
  • News story
• Boost for agricultural innovations in Wales from UK government fund
  • 22 October 2014
  • Press release
• £5 million for agricultural innovation
  • 22 October 2014
  • Press release
• PM and Environment Secretary announce multi-million pound boost for British food industry
  • 22 July 2014
  • Press release
• £4 million for agricultural innovation
  • 28 March 2014
  • Press release
• Science and technology needed to help feed growing population
  • 27 November 2013
  • News story
• £160 million technology boost for UK agricultural industries
  • 22 July 2013
  • Press release

Published 5 August 2015
Last updated 30 October 2015 + show all updates

1. 30 October 2015

   Added 2 latest news stories to the announcements section.

2. 5 August 2015

   First published.