R&D
Covid drives faster farm use of digital tech
Like for many sectors, the Covid-19 pandemic and its restrictions saw greater use of digital communications technologies activities on farm, and could speed up their wider adoption in future, says market researcher Map of Ag. It carried out a survey of 2,218 farmers...
Green light for Bosch BASF Smart Farming
The global smart farming joint venture between BASF Digital Farming and Bosch has been approved by the competition and merger control authorities. The new business, equally owned by both partners, will be called Bosch BASF Smart Farming (BBSF). This formalises a...
New CEO for NIAB
The NIAB board has appointed deputy director Professor Mario Caccamo as its new chief executive from October 2021. He succeeds Dr Tina Barsby who is retiring after 15 years as NIAB director and chief executive. Prof Caccamo joined NIAB from The Earlham Institute (then...
Trinity founder outlines his digital vision
Trinity AgTech, a new entrant to the UK digital agriculture sector, launched its new digital assistant Sandy in the UK last month. AgriTrade News spoke to Trinity founder and executive chairman Hosein Khajeh-Hosseiny about the rationale behind his investment. Dr...
UK researcher wins Trouw’s dairy sustainability award
The winner of the Trouw Nutrition HealthyLife research grant, offered for on-farm innovations that enhance the longevity and well-being of cows, is Dr Tom Chamberlain of the Grazemore consultancy. The €10,000 award, part of Trouw’s HealthyLife initiative aiming to...
Adisseo invests in precision livestock system
Global feed additives manufacturer the Adisseo Group has bought a minority stake in the digital pig herd management business PigCHAMP Pro Europa. Adisseo, part of the Chinese-owned Bluestar, has acquired a 24.99% shareholding in PigCHAMP, which is based at Segovia in...