Building on the success of a knowledge scoping and networking initiative in 2023/24, AIRTO member the UK Agri-Tech Centre is set to launch a series of bilateral knowledge exchange visits between the UK and Spain in 2025. These visits, developed in partnership with the UK Science and Innovation Network and the Department for Business and Trade, aim to foster collaboration and innovation across both countries’ agricultural sectors.
As part of this new initiative, four UK agri-tech companies and four UK research institutes will be selected to join a delegation for a targeted visit to Spain in January 2025. Over the course of a week, participants will engage in an intensive, curated programme designed to offer an in-depth exploration of Spain’s agricultural landscape.
This visit will focus on enhancing sustainable production, promoting one health initiatives and exploring intelligent agriculture solutions. It presents a unique opportunity for UK companies to gain insights into Spain’s agricultural challenges and technology needs while forging new partnerships that could benefit farmers and producers in both nations.
The programme invites applications from agri-tech companies and research institutes working in:
- Biodiversity improvement
- Biological controls
- Regenerative agriculture
- Plant and soil health
- Digitisation and robotics
These focus areas represent key priorities for both UK and Spanish agricultural industries, highlighting the shared commitment to innovation and sustainability.
