29

Jan

2024

Bakery and oven maker secure Made Smarter backing

A bakery and oven manufacturer are the latest to secure backing from Made Smarter’s trailblazing adoption programme. Studio Bakery, an artisan bakery specialising in traybakes and cakes, based in Clitheroe, and Chandley Ovens, a manufacturer of commercial bakery equipment, are among the latest wave of businesses starting their...

14

Jan

2023

New funding for agriculture and horticulture automation and robotics

Further £12.5 million for projects focused on cutting-edge agriculture and horticulture innovation to boost productivity, reduce labour demands, and create more sustainable farming practices. Ahead of its launch in January, Defra has today published guidance for the third round of the Farming Futures Research and Development Fund...