WELCOME TO AGRI-TECH CORNWALL AND THE ISLES OF SCILLY
what is agri-tech?
what is agri-tech?
Agri-tech Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly was a £11.8m initiative to drive research, development and innovation in the agricultural sector, in order to deliver a vibrant and sustainable industry.
Who is it for?
who is it for?
Available for ambitious small and medium-sized Cornish companies develop innovations to improve efficiency, profitability and resilience in the agricultural sector.
SUPPORT
We can help you research, develop and apply new technologies assisted by project partners, research projects, innovation grants and graduate placements.
RESEARCH THEMES
RESEARCH THEMES
Projects focused on sustainable production methods, speciality crop production, health and welfare in dairy cattle and utilising technology.
partners
partners
The project is led by the Duchy College Rural Business School in partnership with leading research institutions – the Universities of Exeter and Plymouth and Rothamsted Research, as well as the Cornwall Development Company.
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Case Studies
Dairy Cow Welfare
This project included work on whey-based calf milk replacers for dairy replacements, the use of digital technologies to encoura
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Future Farm Dairy Researc
Impact The initial impact of the construction of ‘Future Farm’ (FF) was the appearance of a series of aesthetically pleasing
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TOMS
Toolbox of Multi-species Swards (TOMS) – DC Most of Cornwall’s farmed grassland is rye-grass and clover, but multi-species s
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The Farm Crap App Pro
One of the best ways to improve soil health is to make the best use of organic manures. Soil organic matter boosts soil bio
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Case Studies
Dairy Cow Welfare
This project included work on whey-based calf milk replacers for dairy replacements, the use of digital technologies to encourage the move to data-driven livestock management, hair cortisol as a stress diagnostic marker, and a new technology to provi
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Future Farm Dairy Research Facility
Impact The initial impact of the construction of ‘Future Farm’ (FF) was the appearance of a series of aesthetically pleasing 1950s–style ‘Dutch barns’ near Callington in the autumn of 2020. The building was indeed of Dutch
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TOMS
Toolbox of Multi-species Swards (TOMS) – DC Most of Cornwall’s farmed grassland is rye-grass and clover, but multi-species swards offer many potential benefits, whether it’s improved soil quality and carbon sequestration, less nee
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