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Agriculture research that makes a difference

Harnessing the power of technology is revolutionising thewaywe grow crops and rear livestock. By investing in smart farming innovations, we're enabling our staffand students to produce data-driven research that's helping to solve the industry's biggest challenge yet – feeding a growing world population, sustainably. Investing in digital innovation Our 10-year vision is to become a leader that shapes the future of digital farming. Following a successful GFirstLEP bid to the government's Getting Building Fund, we're investing in our new Digital Innovation Farm on site. Students and agricultural businesses alike will use this to test ideas, carry out research and create products that advance productivity and profitability in the agricultural sector.

Industry-relevant research At Hartpury, we undertake trials with industry partners, which gives our students the opportunity to contribute to studies that are having real outcomes. We’re currently working with UK consultancy and research firm ADAS, to find new ways to control damaging wheat disease, Septoria tritici, and increase crop yield. Building on success Our Digital Innovation Farm transformation began in 2019 with the launch of our Agri Tech Centre, which gives students access to precision farming tools and robotics as part of their learning. In 2022, we opened a newTech Box Park to provide vital innovation spaces for Gloucestershire agri-businesses. Read more on page 83.

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