A range of opportunities in agri-tech were firmly set out when Pershore College opened its doors for the first time in 15 months to members of the region's farming and horticultural community. The varied programme of industry speakers made the case for businesses and...
Pershore College to showcase technological advancements in horticulture
A new event to celebrate the latest technological breakthroughs from the world of horticulture is being planned by Pershore College. A Festival of Horticultural Technology will take place in two parts over the summer with an evening of talks and networking on Tuesday...
Leading expert on the use of drone technology to visit Pershore College
A leading expert on the use of drones in agriculture will be coming to Pershore College at the end of February to lead a masterclass on the subject. Jack Wrangham, founder of Northumberland-based Drone AG will be delivering the two-day event on February 26-27 as part...
Worcestershire’s vertical farming industry gets a boost
Worcestershire’s burgeoning vertical farming industry got a boost recently thanks to an event hosted by Pershore College. A two-day masterclass exploring all aspects of this innovative method of growing crops in vertically stacked layers was attended by over twenty...
Apply Now For RDPE Growth Programme
The Business Development grants are open to new applications. You must submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) form before midnight on 16 February 2020. Who can apply Small rural businesses – new or existing. That includes farmers who want to diversify into...
Countryside Productivity Scheme
The RDPE Countryside Productivity Scheme provides funding for projects in England which improve productivity in the farming and forestry sectors and help create jobs and growth in the rural economy. It is administered by the Rural Payments Agency (RPA). Under the RDPE...
The Future of Rural Mobility: A Workshop to inform research and policy
The University of Lincoln is staging a workshop in Hereford to explore how emerging developments in rural mobility and digital technology can be used to improve the lives of people and businesses in rural areas. The workshop is part of a research project being...
Worcestershire businesses attend lively discussion on the future of local agritech and agrifood industry
Nearly 60 businesses and partners attended the Agritech and Agrifood Industry event at Pershore College on Wednesday 3 October. The event brought together leading figures from business, government departments and education to discuss the current industry issues and...
WORCESTERSHIRE BUSINESS CENTRAL AGRI-TECH ROUNDTABLE PROVES FRUTIFUL
Worcestershire Business Central invited local Agri-tech businesses to take part in a roundtable to discuss current issues and barriers to growth within the sector. The 25 businesses in attendance had the opportunity to talk about the problems facing the industry, such...
Countryside Productivity Scheme
The RDPE Countryside Productivity Scheme provides funding for projects in England which improve productivity in the farming and forestry sectors and help create jobs and growth in the rural economy. It is administered by the Rural Payments Agency (RPA). Under the RDPE...
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