Memorandum of Understanding agreed between the UK Agri-Tech Centre and AgriTechNZ

November 22, 2024 - The UK Agri-Tech Centre has announced 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.

Bridgit Hawkins, Chair of AgriTechNZ, and Phil Bicknell, Chief Executive at the UK Agri-Tech Centre

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 pace, 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.

"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."

Iona Thomas OBE, British High Commissioner to New Zealand, said: "This agreement is going to help farmers and innovators on both sides of the world.

"It is always great to see New Zealand and British organisations working together for the greater good.

"Fostering innovation and sustainability, benefits farmers, trade and ecosystems."

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