Hartpury University and Hartpury College along with partners at Invest in Gloucestershire are delighted to announce a new arrival to the Digital Innovation Farm. Turkish company Agrovech specialises in the use of artificial intelligence with drone and satellite technology to improve crop yields, and has chosen Hartpury’s Digital Innovation Farm as its UK base.
Agrovech monitors crop health enabling smarter decisions to boost yields, increase productivity, cut costs and sustainably manage ecological impacts. The technology provides location-based analysis to deliver tailor-made solutions for smart farming.
Their co-founder, Ali Furkan Kamanli PhD, also a senior academic in the Faculty of Techology at the University of Applied Sciences in Sakarya in Turkey, visited Hartpury University and College last month and was very interested to hear about the ability to work on joint programmes of mutual interest. They'll utilise Hartpury's Home Farm land and existing sensor capabilities, as well as gaining input from academics.
Ali commented: "Our visit to Hartpury University and College was truly inspiring. It opened our eyes to the vast opportunities for expanding our product offerings and collaborating with Hartpury's extensive network of potential end-users across the UK. Furthermore, the ability to tap into a digitally-aware talent pool at Hartpury provides us with a valuable foundation as we continue to grow and innovate in precision agriculture."
Phil Clement, Head of Inward Investment at Invest in Gloucestershire commented: "With AI, along with advances in drone and satellite technology helping shape new products and services, including in agri-tech, this is exactly the type of hi-tech company that Gloucestershire seeks to attract."
Simon King, Head of External Business Relations at Hartpury University and College said: "Agrovech’s decision to establish its UK base at Hartpury is a testament to Gloucestershire’s reputation as a hub for innovation in agri-tech. This partnership will pave the way for smarter, more sustainable farming solutions while opening up exciting opportunities for collaboration and knowledge-sharing across the sector."
Once Agrovech has firmly established it’s HQ at Hartpury University and College, all parties are keen to collaborate together on a number of exciting projects. More information about these will be released in due course.
