50: SmartHort Part 4: What are the next steps for horticulture growers to invest in robotics and AI?

AHDB Food & Farming

English - April 16, 2019 06:00 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MB - ★★★★★ - 1 rating
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Welcome to the fourth SmartHort podcast. In this episode Sarah Hunter-Argyle will be interviewing Calum Murray from Innovate UK. He provides a better understanding of what growers should consider when applying for funding, the process and other factors which growers need to consider before investing, including grants.

Andrey provides a real insight into how he got involved with the University of Essex and Dr Vishuu Mohan answers whether robotics is the future of horticulture. Listen now

Jacob Kirwan from G’s Growers discusses the challenges that G’s Growers have faced and how they have overcome this through some of their current projects on robotics and automation. Listen now

Chris Danks from KTN explains how they can help growers invest money in innovative projects. He shares a range of advice, support and knowledge about helping your business step into the robotic world. Listen now

For further information please visit: ahdb.org.uk/smarthort