Collaboration is critical between businesses, experts and farmers if agri-tech is to be successfully adopted, which will be a key topic at the South West AgriTech Showcase.
The agricultural sector is currently being asked to help with climate change by adopting re-wilding, organic or regenerative farming techniques while producing high-quality, low-cost food to help with the cost-of-living crisis. And the AgriTech Showcase aims to help farmers navigate these issues, as well as assist with forward planning.
“Agriculture is also under pressure from cheap imports and a confusing export market,” says Russell Frith, inward investment manager at Wiltshire Council, which is partnering with the event. “At the same time, innovations for the agricultural sector are being brought to market so rapidly it is hard to keep up, with some describing it as ‘the fourth agricultural revolution’.”
The Showcase offers the perfect place for those across the agri-tech industry to collaborate and discuss the latest developments. “This conference is crucial for our region as it serves as a platform for fostering innovation, collaboration, and growth in the agricultural technology sector,” says Cecilia Bufton, Dorset LEP Chair.
“By bringing together stakeholders, entrepreneurs and experts we aim to drive forward advancements which not only benefit our local economy but also contribute to sustainable agricultural practices on a global scale.”
And the event offers a unique opportunity for visitors to see what agri-tech has to offer for the industry. “The event presents the industry in real time, and those who attend will gain an understanding of working in the sector and the opportunities it has to offer,” says Hattie Winter at Somerset Council. “Agri-tech is an important and growing sector for our economy.”
