Precision Farming

Find a complete list of all the horticulture information factsheets produced from AHDB funded research and development work.

12 May 2021

Water Efficient Technologies (WET) Centre – Precision technology developments for soft fruit in 2021 webinar

21 September 2020

A video explaining how the Agronomists' Induction will work in 2020

7 July 2020

2 March 2023

Can you grow a crop of tomatoes without anyone entering the glasshouse?

2 March 2023

An exciting technological development in precision field vegetable production was demonstrated at Reading University’s Sonning Farm on 25th July. The new technology – eyeSpot – seeks to make a step-change in weed control for growers by both reducing herbicide usage by up to 95% and by working autonomously, eliminating the need for a sprayer operator.

2 March 2023

Will big machines disappear from agriculture?

2 March 2023

John Swain, FEC Energy, looks at the benefits and drawbacks of vertical farming in horticulture

16 April 2019

SmartHort conference isn't over yet. Discover and find out what steps you can take to introduce robotics and automation into your business. We have specialists from University of Essex, Innovate UK, KTN, G's and Tiptree Grower Andrey who provide us with an invaluable insight into their line of work.

2 March 2023

Ross Mitchell, Castleton Farm, reveals how his decision to invest in cutting-edge fruit sorting technology has led to rich pickings.

2 March 2023

Josse De Baerdemaeker from University of Leuven explains the challenges and future opportunities for new technologies in horticulture ahead of his talk at the SmartHort Conference

2 March 2023

Is vertical farming a true economic alternative for UK growers?