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This project formally concluded in December 2022. The legacy of the Devon Agri-Tech Accelerator is the Devon Agri-Tech Alliance. To read more about the Devon Agri-Tech Alliance, please click the link below<\/p>\n
Devon Agri-Tech Alliance website<\/a><\/p>\n The DATA project is led by Devon County Council, in collaboration with the University of Plymouth, Duchy College and BIP. It is funded by the UK government through the UK Community Renewal Fund, which is managed by Devon County Council<\/a>.<\/p>\n The\u202fUK Community Renewal Fund<\/a>\u202fis a UK Government programme for 2021\/22. This aims to support people and communities most in need across the UK, to pilot programmes and new approaches to build community resilience and prepare for the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. It invests in skills, community and place, local business, and supporting people into employment.<\/p>\n Devon County Council\u00a0Business support and innovation team have successfully\u00a0secured over \u00a3500,000\u00a0from the\u00a0Community\u00a0Renewal\u00a0Fund\u00a0to support the farming and Agri-Tech\u00a0sector\u00a0in Devon.<\/p>\n The overall aim of this project is to support existing Agri-Tech businesses with their innovations and to create a community between Agri-Tech businesses and farms, using government funding to: reduce Devon\u2019s carbon footprint, enhance farm productivity, keep a localised economy, and\u00a0grow the\u00a0agriculture\u00a0and Agri-Tech business\u00a0sector in Devon.<\/p>\n The\u00a0DATA\u00a0(Devon Agri-Tech Accelerator)\u00a0project\u00a0can\u00a0provide\u00a0support and research for farms and Agri-Tech businesses\u00a0who are\u00a0looking to understand and make the most of future opportunities\u00a0and\u00a0build a sustainable farming community within Devon. It\u00a0has four parts:<\/p>\n Research and Mapping \u2013 <\/b>understanding how many farms currently utilise technology, what opportunities may be around the corner and what Agri-Tech developers we have within Devon. The research element is run by the University of Plymouth.<\/p>\n Building\u00a0an Agri-Tech Alliance<\/strong> \u2013 create a group for farmers, Agri-Tech developers and stakeholders like academic institutions who are undertaking research. This will use the research and mapping to plan how to grow and support the sector in the future.<\/p>\n Knowledge Exchange and Voucher Scheme pilot<\/strong> \u2013 support for Agri-Tech businesses. A Knowledge Exchange Manager will work with 14 businesses across Devon to identify bespoke support, advice or services to develop Agricultural technology and innovation or grow your business.<\/p>\n Vouchers of up to \u00a315,000 will be available to pay for the support identified. If you are an Agri-Tech business that would like to gain support to develop your innovation further, please get in touch!<\/p>\n Farm Innovation Pilot<\/strong> – develop a \u2018Farm Innovation Plan\u2019 process and test with farm businesses in West Devon and Torridge, the CRF priority areas in Devon. Two events will invite Agri-Tech businesses to showcase their innovations to farmers across Devon, where they will be able to explore the technology, try it out and understand what it could offer their farm business. This element will be run by Duchy College Rural Business School and Business Information Point<\/a>.<\/p>\n If you are a farm business that would like to gain insight in enhancing productivity and overall sustainability in those areas, more information can be found on the BIP Info sheet<\/a> and on Business Information Point website<\/a>.<\/p>\n To make this project possible, Devon County Council will be working with Business Information Point,\u00a0Duchy College, and the University of Plymouth to research, support and build networks within the farm and Agri-Tech community.<\/p>\n There will be two showcase events where Agri-Tech businesses will be invited to\u00a0showcase\u00a0their innovations and\u00a0farmers will be encouraged to attend \u2013 to see what\u00a0innovations could\u00a0enhance\u00a0their farms.<\/p>\n The Agri-Tech alliance is a place where farmers and Agri-Tech businesses can connect and communicate. Agri-Tech companies can share their innovations directly with farmers and landowners. Farmers can also communicate with other farms that have similar land types or users who have had experience using a type of Agri-Tech, to see what effect it has had on a similar farm to theirs.<\/p>\n This alliance is designed to be inclusive, to create a true community of farms and businesses within Devon.<\/p>\n If you are any of the above, you can become a member, to gain connections and insight into up and coming technologies.<\/p>\n More information to come!<\/p>\n A voucher scheme is available for a minimum of 14 Agri-Tech businesses, that can claim up to \u00a315,000 to develop their innovation potential.<\/p>\n Anyone who is in the business of Agri-Tech, or is looking to support an Agri-Tech business to boost productivity, sustainability and innovation within the agricultural sector – who could use extra funding to develop their innovation potential, could be eligible.<\/p>\n All information about the voucher scheme can be found in our Handbook<\/a>.<\/p>\n Please contact the Knowledge Exchange Manager, to discuss the support available.<\/p>\n Contact agritech@plymouth.ac.uk<\/a><\/p>\n There will be two showcase events (hosted by the University of Plymouth) where farmers and stakeholders can learn more about the latest research, processes and opportunities within Devon’s Agri-Tech sector.<\/p>\n The next event<\/a> will be held on 26 May. This is a free event that aims to provide support and information to farmers, landowners and businesses interested in using or developing Agri-Tech.<\/p>\n Agenda for the day:<\/p>\n 10:00 Arrival \u2013 Tea and coffee provided<\/p>\n 10:00 – 11:00 Soil and Resource Efficiency presentations and discussions<\/p>\n 11:00 – 12:00 Exhibitor presentations<\/p>\n 12:00 \u2013 13:30 Lunch and networking (Sandwich buffet)<\/p>\n 13:30 \u2013 14:00 Peer discussions<\/p>\n 14:00 \u2013 14.30 Fertiliser efficiency \/ Current issues presentation and discussion<\/p>\n 14.30 \u2013 15.00 Future Farm Resilience<\/p>\n Please register here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n If you have any questions about the project, or want to express your interest in any part of the project, we are more than happy to help!<\/p>\n Email data@devon.gov.uk<\/a><\/p>\n Please check our privacy policy<\/a> to see how we use and store your submitted data.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Project concluded This project formally concluded in December 2022. 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