Gov announces £46m for innovative ag tech

New funding will look at ways to reduce emissions and develop precision breeding

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The Government has unveiled a £46m fund to boost farm technology
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The Government has unveiled a £46m fund to boost farm technology

Defra has announced a £46m investment in cutting-edge agricultural technologies, which it says will increase food production and boost farm profitability. The investment is spread across three specialist...

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