Barclays calls on Government to spearhead development of Agritech

Agritech, a sector worth £13bn to the UK economy, has the potential to support farmers at a time when the sector is being asked to do more with less, according to Barclays

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Barclays calls on Government to spearhead development of Agritech

New research from Barclays found while six in ten farmers plan to adopt technological innovations, they are not being provided with the support needed, despite its potential to improve productivity and...

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