What is the Agri-Tech Centre?
The Agri-Tech Centre is an independent support service for farmers and agri-businesses that are dependent on agriculture-based technologies. The centre provides digital support through training, guidance and evidence-based practices that translate into long-term resilience and growth for the agri-industry.
What sets up apart?
We're free, impartial and independent, standing out from the crowd with our personalised approach. We tailor digital solutions to individual needs, ensuring that our service users receive precisely what they require from us in a way that’s best for them.
Who benefits from our support?
We've helped thousands of farms and businesses thrive. Supporting farmers, diversification businesses and the key decision-makers of agri-businesses, including suppliers, producers, manufacturers, and self-employed contractors.
Grow stronger, together
The landscape is changing for farming and agriculture. We understand the challenges and can coach your business and staff to:
- Select new technology
- Convert data to decisions
- Boost digital marketing
- Speed up compliance
- Build skills and confidence
Offering:
- Bespoke action plans
- 1-2-1 mentoring
- Tech-based training
- And online tools and calculators
Our experts can visit you at your farm, at the office, at the Agri-Tech Centre or online.
Agri-Tech Centre: Case studies in action
"The invaluable support from the Agri-Tech Centre transformed our approach to data analysis. "
KEVIN GRAHAM - MILKING SOLUTIONS
"The transformative impact of the tech solution on my farming business has been extraordinary.”
SAM WHISTANCE
"The support given saved me money and ensured that I was able to secure a big contracting job.”
ARWYN POWELL - ADP AGRICULTURAL
"What Hartpury do unbelievably well is taking cutting-edge tech, translating it, and turning it into something I can use on the farm. We wouldn't be able to do what we're about to do without Hartpury being part of the team."
Paul Westaway - Beef Farmer
"What Hartpury do unbelievably well is taking cutting-edge tech, translating it, and turning it into something I can use on the farm. We wouldn't be able to do what we're about to do without Hartpury being part of the team."
Paul Westaway - Beef Farmer
An exciting initiative set to revolutionise farming by showcasing the transformative potential of 5G and advanced wireless technologies, aiming to boost efficiency, support sustainability, and set new standards in modern agriculture.
[Tender reference 2024/S 000-019576 - River Severn Partnership Advanced Wireless Innovation Region Mobile Connectivity Facility]
Invitation to Tender for a Mobile Connectivity Facility to deliver a Roadshow programme capable of demonstrating a variety of wireless Agri-tech use cases in a range of locations throughout the River Severn Catchment area.
Please see more information and tender documentation under Tender Documents at the base of this webpage.
"The use of technology in agriculture has never been as important as it is today, helping support continuous improvement to farm productivity, sustainability and profitability."
Charlie Whitehouse - Mixed Farmer
"The use of technology in agriculture has never been as important as it is today, helping support continuous improvement to farm productivity, sustainability and profitability."
Charlie Whitehouse - Mixed Farmer
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Frequently asked questions
We are working from the ground up, providing farmers with a hub for access and training with the latest available technologies for today’s agricultural practice. We are proud of our applied and real-world approach to work with the latest agricultural innovations. With the thoughts and needs of current and future farming professionals and businesses in mind.
Yes – we work with a wide range of organisations, charities and societies across different farming sectors and open to discuss how we can support other fantastic work going on in the agricultural industry.
No - anyone from any location can benefit as a registrant to our Digital Farming Network and benefit equally from keeping informed about our latest news and events.
Yes absolutely. To ensure any enquires on this matter are followed within the appropriate communication channels, please follow this link to find out about research and knowledge exchange opportunities.
How is the Hartpury Agri-Tech Centre different to other Agri-Tech initiatives?
We are working from the ground up, providing farmers with a hub for access and training with the latest available technologies for today’s agricultural practice. We are proud of our applied and real-world approach to work with the latest agricultural innovations. With the thoughts and needs of current and future farming professionals and businesses in mind.
Do you work with any farming representative bodies or organisations?
Yes – we work with a wide range of organisations, charities and societies across different farming sectors and open to discuss how we can support other fantastic work going on in the agricultural industry.
Do I need to be Gloucestershire-based to benefit from the Digital Farming Network?
No - anyone from any location can benefit as a registrant to our Digital Farming Network and benefit equally from keeping informed about our latest news and events.
Is the Hartpury Agri-Tech able to discuss support or collaboration on research opportunities?
Yes absolutely. To ensure any enquires on this matter are followed within the appropriate communication channels, please follow this link to find out about research and knowledge exchange opportunities.
Tender documents
For further information visit GOV.UK Find a Tender
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