What We Do
Three core objectives drive everything we do — designed for measurable public benefit.
Educate & Train
We provide farmers and the agricultural community with accessible training, practical demonstrations, workshops, and open knowledge sharing in precision agriculture technologies.
Our education programmes cover the full range of precision agriculture — from drone operation and multispectral imaging to IoT sensor deployment, data interpretation, and evidence-based decision-making.
What This Means in Practice
- Hands-on workshops for farmers on drone crop monitoring
- Training in IoT sensor deployment and data reading
- Open-access knowledge base and learning materials
- Demonstration events on partner farms across the UK
- Decision-support guidance for adopting new technologies
Research & Develop
We advance science and technology through applied research in unmanned aerial systems, IoT sensor networks, and data-driven crop management — developing solutions that enable more efficient use of natural resources.
All research findings are disseminated openly. We believe that publicly funded research should produce publicly accessible knowledge.
Technology Areas
- Drone crop monitoring — multispectral cameras, flight optimisation, real-time processing
- IoT sensor networks — soil moisture, temperature, nutrients, microclimate monitoring
- Data-driven management — satellite + drone + sensor data integrated into analytics platforms
- Open datasets — all trial data published for the research community
Promote Sustainability
We support the adoption of technology-driven farming practices that reduce waste, lower carbon emissions, and protect biodiversity — providing impartial, evidence-based guidance and resources accessible to all.
Sustainable development is not separate from precision agriculture — it is the outcome. Every technology we promote is evaluated against its environmental impact.
Measurable Impact
- Reduced pesticide and fertiliser use through targeted application
- Lower water consumption via precision irrigation
- Decreased carbon emissions from optimised field operations
- Biodiversity protection through reduced chemical runoff
- Evidence-based policy recommendations for sustainable farming
Want to Know More?
See our strategic roadmap for how we plan to deliver on these objectives.
View Strategy