Ingenuity and invention: the backbone of agriculture

When it comes to ingenuity and innovation, agriculture has it by the bucket load. But where do you go and what do you do with that next great idea that may have been cooked up in the back of a shed? James Huyton gets the insight from Dr Tim Fray of Loven Patents and Trademarks Ltd.

James Huyton
Machinery and Farm Technology Specialist
clock • 7 min read
Ingenuity and invention: the backbone of agriculture

Every problem has a solution and often those that deal with problems that come up on a daily basis are the best ideas. In the backdrop of an ever-changing agricultural landscape, extra income streams are...

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