The UK Agri-Tech Centre is delighted to announce the formal signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with AgriTechNZ, which will help support bi-directional pathways for innovators between New Zealand and the UK in the agricultural industry.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is a voluntary agreement between two parties and serves to provide a framework for bilateral collaborations that address global agricultural challenges. In addition, the MOU supports joint events and initiatives to take place, including webinars, conferences and engagement, with an aspiration to see the coordination of farm trial capabilities in both regions – especially with the benefits of counter seasonality.
The vision is to support agri-tech innovation and adoption through shared expertise, addressing the challenges around sustainability, productivity and food security.
The UK Agri-Tech Centre supports its members looking to build connections and scope out opportunities in New Zealand as well as assisting the country’s companies to connect and set up in the UK.
With a shared history and strong links both in government and business, the UK and New Zealand both have an emphasis on agri-tech innovation and sustainability.
Additionally, the agreement will have a focus on knowledge exchange, market support and fostering collaborative research projects and funding opportunities.
The UK Agri-Tech Centre also offers strategic leadership and game changing facilities and capabilities, whilst providing soft landing and business support services to facilitate smooth market entry and growth in the UK.
Phil Bicknell, Chief Executive at the UK Agri-Tech Centre, said: “We greatly welcome the proposed collaboration under a Memorandum of Understanding with AgriTechNZ. Working together not only highlights the importance of partnership working in this area, but demonstrates the potential positive impact we can have on the agri-tech industry. I look forward to seeing fruitful opportunities develop to the benefit of both countries.”
Bridgit Hawkins, Chair of AgriTechNZ, said: “This agreement marks a significant milestone in our mission to foster global partnerships and innovation across the agri-tech community. By creating bidirectional pathways between New Zealand and the UK, we are amplifying opportunities for collaboration and shared solutions to address pressing global agricultural challenges.”