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Farming & Agriculture including Agritech

Dorset’s farming and agriculture sector is central to the region’s economy, supported by strong research and innovation in Agritech.

The region is home to businesses advancing sustainable farming, precision agriculture and food security. With its natural resources and growing agritech ecosystem, Dorset is an ideal place for businesses in farming and agricultural technologies.

Agrimetrics

An agrifood data marketplace helping businesses to find and use agrifood data in order to make better products and better decisions.

Business Information Point 

Fully-funded support programmes for both small businesses and the farming community throughout the South West plus commercial support at highly competitive rates.

Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture (Cefas)

Marine and freshwater science experts tackling climate change, marine litter, over-fishing and pollution to secure a sustainable blue future for all.

Country Landowners Association

The membership organisation for owners of land, property and businesses in rural England and Wales.

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA)

Responsible for improving and protecting the environment and supporting the UK’s world-leading food, farming and fishing industries.

Dorset Food & Drink

A membership organisation for food and drink businesses based in Dorset.  

Dorset Innovation Park

Dorset's Enterprise Zone developing as an advanced engineering cluster of excellence for the South West. 

Farming & Wildlife Advisory Group South West (FWAG)

Supporting farmers to value the environmental assets on their land and use them for a sustainable and profitable future.

NFU

A representative body for agriculture and horticulture in England and Wales. 

One Health

An approach in which multiple sectors work together to achieve better public health outcomes, recognising the interconnectedness of human, animal and environmental health.

SALINE Ventures

A climate tech incubator supporting early-stage and scaling green technology businesses. 

SALINE Business Services

A business accelerator helping businesses scale by developing and delivering strategies that drive revenue growth and market expansion. 

South West Agritech

A network of innovative agritech companies, working with industry-leading academics and Research and Development institutions.

UK Agritech Centre

A complete life cycle of support, driving agri-tech innovation and adoption through world-class facilities, expert knowledge and business support.

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