Mark Anderson
Beginning in 2020, there has been an increase in startups within the United Kingdom. The innovation has spread across different industries including the Agriculture sector. Startups in this sector are using technology to enhance farming processes, tackle environmental issues, and improve the overall sustainability of the industry. This article will explore the workings of some of these startups and what they bring to the Agricultural industry.
The United Kingdom is home to several startups that are working to improve farming and agriculture using technology. These startups make use of digital technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), geospatial data, and more traditional farming techniques. They are creating new ways of farming, tackling climate change, promoting biodiversity, and producing sustainable returns.
It is exciting to see so many businesses focusing on making farming more efficient and sustainable. Here are some of the startups that are making a difference in the agricultural sector within the UK, their operations, and how they are contributing to sustainable farming and agriculture.
Verna
Located in Borehamwood, Hertford, UK, Verna is an agtech startup using geospatial data science to mitigate the climate and nature crises. They aim to help landowners, investors, and policymakers use land to generate sustainable returns, enhance biodiversity, and draw down carbon. They do this through woodland creation, habitat enhancement, and regenerative agriculture.
Kyomei
Based in Oxford, Oxfordshire, Kyomei develops a meat protein production system using plant cell biology. The company uses sustainable methods to add flavor to meat-based alternatives. Kyomei was founded in 2021.
Albotherm
Albotherm, located in Bristol, City of Bristol, is an agtech startup that offers a intelligent transitioning coating technology that controls the temperature of structures and surfaces without any energy input. This technology changes from clear to white, reflecting unwanted light to prevent overheating when temperatures increase above a certain point.
PheroSyn
Located in Harpenden, Hertford, PheroSyn is a startup that develops and manufactures novel pest pheromones. PheroSyn is a spin-out corporation from Rothamsted Research, which is a non-profit research center that focuses on strategic agricultural science to the benefit of farmers and the rest of society worldwide.
Kentford Consulting
Headquartered in Newmarket, England, Kentford Consulting provides consulting services in the field of agricultural equipment. They were founded in 2020.
AgroCognitive
Established in Birmingham, AgroCognitive is an affordable precision farming platform. It presents insights to farmers and automates farming processes, allowing farmers to save on chemicals, improve harvest, and provide traceability to offer food trust to consumers.
Kingslands.com
Based in London, England, Kingslands.com is an Agtech enterprise aimed at helping farmers become more profitable. Their goal is to provide farmers with everything they need in one place and at the best prices. They are resolute to be the online sourcing platform for the 21st century.
Bx Technologies
Also based in London, England, Bx Technologies is a climate-tech startup that collaborate with food brands to eradicate emissions in their food supply chain. They are able to achieve this with their innovative data-backed reward system, where proceeds from food sales are directed to growers for regenerating soils and removing carbon from food production.
Pestcure ltd
Pestcure ltd is a pest control service located in London, England, with BPCA level 2 certified technicians, the industry standard for pest control in the UK.
Nanolyse Technologies
Founded in 2020 by Dr. Imad Ahmed, Nanolyse Technologies in Oxford, Oxfordshire is creating groundbreaking solutions in analytical science. They are developing simple, low-cost chemical measurement and testing instruments to address global needs across multiple industries.
Farmsio
Farmsio based in London, England, enhances pre-and post-harvest efficiency by digitizing the value chain. It delivers Climate-Smart sustainable solutions and analytical decision tools to farmers and agribusinesses, and addresses food safety Issues through sustainable sourcing and traceability.
