Mark Anderson
The agriculture industry has always been a crucial part of the UK’s economy. With the advent of technology, the sector has seen unprecedented growth and innovation, streamlining operations and promoting sustainability. In the last couple of years, several promising startups have launched to bring new ideas and technologies to the UK’s agriculture scene. Here, we highlight some of the most exciting UK agriculture startups that were born in 2020 and later.
The featured companies operate within a diverse range of specialities, including environmental consulting, farming, geospatial, AgTech, and others. They seek to address issues such as climate change, food production, pest control while implementing sustainable methods and using technology for the betterment of agriculture practices.
With a focus on startups whose headquarters are in the UK, we have handpicked companies making a significant impact in revolutionising how agricultural industries function while striving for sustainability, profitability, and ecological harmony. Let us dive into the details.
Verna
Established in Borehamwood, Hertford, Verna uses geospatial data science to address the climate and nature crises. They assist landowners, investors, and policymakers to use land in ways that draw down carbon, enhance biodiversity and generate sustainable returns through means like woodland creation, habitat creation, and regenerative agriculture. Connect with Verna on Linkedin.
Kyomei
Based in Oxford, Kyomei develops a meat protein production system using plant cell biology. It uses sustainable ways to add flavor on meat-based alternatives. Founded in 2021, Kyomei is bringing innovation to the field of biotechnology and sustainability in agriculture.
Albotherm
Co-founded by Molly Allington and Sian Fussell, Albotherm brings an innovative solution to surface temperature regulation. It provides a transitioning coating technology that regulates the temperature of surfaces and structures without the need for energy input. Find out more about Albotherm on their Linkedin page or connect with them on Twitter.
PheroSyn
A spin-out from Rothamsted Research, PheroSyn develops and produces novel pest pheromones. The startup aims to benefit farmers and society worldwide through strategic agricultural science. Keep up with PheroSyn’s latest updates on their LinkedIn page.
Kentford Consulting
Founded in 2020, Kentford Consulting provides consulting services in the field of agricultural equipment. The Newmarket-based company is steadily gaining recognition for its specialist services. Discover more about Kentford Consulting on their LinkedIn page.
AgroCognitive
Located in Birmingham, AgroCognitive is an affordable precision agriculture platform that gives insights to farmers and automates all farming processes. This results in significant savings in chemicals, better harvests, and traceability to give food trust to consumers. They are active on social media, connect with them on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
Kingslands.com
Kingslands.com, headquartered in London, is an AgTech company focused on helping farmers to increase their profits. They are building an online sourcing platform to provide farmers with everything they need in one place and at the best price. See their latest updates on Facebook and LinkedIn.
Bx Technologies
Founded by Antony Yousefian and Ben Bardsley, Bx Technologies is a climate-tech company helping food brands remove emissions in their food supply chain. They do this with their innovative data-backed reward system, giving profit from food sales directly to growers for regenerating soils and removing carbon from food production. Learn more about them on LinkedIn.
Pestcure ltd
Based in London, Pestcure ltd is a pest control service where all their technicians are BPCA level 2 certified, thus ensuring top-notch service. Stay connected with Pestcure ltd on Facebook.
Nanolyse Technologies
Nanolyse Technologies is creating breakthrough innovations in analytical science. The Oxford-based startup is building simple, low-cost chemical measurement and testing instruments to address global needs across several industries. Follow Nanolyse Technologies on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
Farmsio
Co-founded by Krishna Srinivasan and Venkatesh Sivaraman, Farmsio improves pre-and post-harvest efficiency by digitizing the value chain and provides Climate-Smart sustainable solutions to farmers and agribusinesses. It addresses food safety Issues through sustainable sourcing and traceability solution. Stay up-to-date with Farmsio on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
These startups, with their innovative solutions and approaches, are not just transforming the UK’s agricultural landscape, but they are standing on the frontline in the fight against global challenges such as climate change, inefficiency, and food security. They have set the bar high for the future of the UK’s technology-driven agricultural industry.
