Agri-Tech and Food in the United Kingdom

Although UK agri-tech investment represents a very small percentage of the global total, agri-tech, including and especially in the UK, has been a trending sector in recent years.

In 2019, the UK invested over $1 billion in agri-tech. This makes it the frontrunner in Europe. Of particular interest in the UK are investments in precision agriculture, aquaculture, animal nutrition, and controlled environment agriculture, but also in other areas. A particular challenge, for example, is the increasing resistance of wheat to pests and diseases.

There is still a lot of room for improvement between what farmers are bringing in and what is possible, even in a highly developed country like the UK. Sustainability is also an increasingly important factor in the UK, along with farming efficiency. Last but not least, many approaches are being developed and tried out in the UK on how to ensure worldwide food security.

Agri-Tech Department for International Trade

The Agri-Tech Division of the UK Department for International Trade is the first point of contact for foreign companies for investment opportunities in the field of agri-tech and food in the United Kingdom, as well as for companies based in the United Kingdom looking to develop their international business.

Farm491

Farm491 is a UK innovation space for the future of agriculture and food systems. It is part of the Royal Agricultural University in England, the UK's leading university in agri-tech and food. Farm491 supports agri-tech and agri-food entrepreneurs with innovative ideas or technologies on the path to a promising business of their own. Members of their network receive active support.

UK Agri-Tech Centres

The four Agri-Tech Centers in the UK promote a sustainable agri-food sector by supporting the development, evaluation and delivery of technologies to agribusiness challenges. Each center has its own focus and offers capabilities that can lead the world in providing sustainable solutions for food and agriculture.