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Scientists join forces to boost crop production

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/scientists-join-forces-to-enhance-crop-production-in-the-middle-east

Academics from the University of Plymouth have signed a memorandum of understanding with the University of Jeddah to explore joint projects that would allow plants to be grown in controlled conditions in the Middle East

Scientists develop harvesting robots that could revolutionise farming practices

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/scientists-develop-harvesting-robots-that-could-revolutionise-farming-practices

Scientists at the University of Plymouth are working with companies in Cornwall to develop ground-breaking technology which could assist fruit and vegetable growers with the challenges they face in harvesting crops

University spinout secures equity funding to enhance development of robot fruit harvesters

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/university-spinout-secures-equity-funding-to-enhance-development-of-robot-fruit-harvesters

University of Plymouth spinout company Fieldwork Robotics has raised almost £300,000 through an initial equity funding round

University of Plymouth at Devon County Show

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/whats-on/university-of-plymouth-at-devon-county-show

What's on at the University of Plymouth: University of Plymouth at Devon County Show. Showcasing the best of innovative research and developments in agri/environmental technology and marine sciences. Exeter, 15–17 May 2025.

Optimisation of Plant Factory systems

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/controlled-environment-agriculture-research-group/agri-pharmacy-research/optimisation-of-plant-factory-systems

Optimisation of Plant Factory systems at the University of Plymouth. The optimisation of the production of clean pharmaceutical plant species with a stable, consistent concentration of important secondary metabolic products through a Plant Factory system.

Devon Agri-Tech Accelerator (DATA)

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/devon-agri-tech-accelerator

Led by Devon County Council, the Devon Agri-Tech Accelerator (DATA) project provided research and support for regional farms and agri-tech businesses looking to make the most of future opportunities to build a sustainable farming community.

George Wilcox – BEd (Hons) Primary (Music) graduate

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/alumni-friends/alumni/meet-our-alumni/education-teaching/george-wilcox

University of Plymouth - George Wilcox alumni case study

Food for thought to help us meet net zero carbon targets

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/pr-opinion/food-for-thought

Plymouth Business School

University of Plymouth: Dr Dulekha Kasturiratne discusses why we need to rethink how we produce, transport and consume food