Hartpury Agri-Tech Centre

Tech meets modern agriculture

The Hartpury Agri-Tech Centre provides an industry-facing facility for current and future-generation farmers to receive comprehensive access and support with the latest available agri-technologies. Showcasing the latest technological practices and solutions available to the farming sub-sectors within the ever-evolving agricultural industry. Whether through training, practical demonstrations, industry-led research, or specialist events, this is brought together in one real-world setting.

The Centre supports local, regional, and wider farming communities in increasing productivity, profitability, and sustainability. Working side by side with industry, offering comprehensive support through on-farm experience and the latest technical insight to make Gloucestershire the go-to region for applied agricultural innovation.

FREE and impartial services to help you manage your business with confidence

Our tech-savvy advisors can coach your business and staff to:

Select new technology
Convert data to decisions
Boost digital marketing
Speed up compliance
Build skills and confidence

Interested in getting the best out of the digital information or data in your business, let's kickstart a conversation.

Appointments are available: One-to-one, in the field, at the office, flexible to you.

Agri-Tech Centre: Case studies in action

"The invaluable support from the Agri-Tech Centre transformed our approach to data analysis. "

KEVIN GRAHAM - MILKING SOLUTIONS

READ MORE: Case Study Mastering the Data

"The transformative impact of the tech solution on my farming business has been extraordinary.”

SAM WHISTANCE

READ MORE: Case Study Internet Connectivity

"The support given saved me money and ensured that I was able to secure a big contracting job.”

ARWYN POWELL - ADP AGRICULTURAL

Join one of the fastest-growing networks in agriculture

Whether you're a seasoned farmer, industry supplier, advisor, student, or simply fascinated by the future of food production, this is YOUR community.

Stay in the loop with our e-newsletter, delivering the latest from the Hartpury Digital Innovation Farm to your inbox.
Connect with a diverse community, sharing expertise and experiences in the ever-evolving world of agriculture.
Be a part of research projects applied to on-farm challenges.
Be at the forefront of cutting-edge technologies, attending exclusive events and demonstrations.
Share thoughts and feedback to help drive innovation and the progress of technology development.

"What Hartpury do unbelievably well is taking cutting-edge tech, translating it, and turning it into something I can use on the farm. We wouldn't be able to do what we're about to do without Hartpury being part of the team."

Paul Westaway - Beef Farmer

Events, facilities and venue hire

Whether you're planning a meeting, event, or conference, we can provide bespoke facilities to inspire your delegates.

We are privileged to hold a wide range of industry events at the Agri-Tech Centre as well as our own conferences and courses, including seminars, training workshops and on-farm demonstrations provided by some of the most exciting and innovative agri-tech businesses. Our cutting-edge, purpose-built facilities are designed to foster new knowledge and practical expertise. Where better to launch and showcase your products and services and connect and support customers and stakeholders?

Our seminar rooms within our Agri-Tech Hub are equipped with smartboard displays which can be paired by HDMI, USB or wireless screen share. For exclusive use of the whole building, we can also offer listing and displays on all screens to share your brand, key messages and information throughout your event.

Catering

Catering packages can be bought as part of your booking, giving you easy access to a variety of options and choices to suit dietary needs.

"The use of technology in agriculture has never been as important as it is today, helping support continuous improvement to farm productivity, sustainability and profitability."

Charlie Whitehouse - Mixed Farmer

"The use of technology in agriculture has never been as important as it is today, helping support continuous improvement to farm productivity, sustainability and profitability."

Charlie Whitehouse - Mixed Farmer

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Frequently asked questions

We are working from the ground up, providing farmers with a hub for access and training with the latest available technologies for today’s agricultural practice. We are proud of our applied and real-world approach to work with the latest agricultural innovations. With the thoughts and needs of current and future farming professionals and businesses in mind.

Yes – we work with a wide range of organisations, charities and societies across different farming sectors and open to discuss how we can support other fantastic work going on in the agricultural industry.

No - anyone from any location can benefit as a registrant to our Digital Farming Network and benefit equally from keeping informed about our latest news and events.

Yes absolutely. To ensure any enquires on this matter are followed within the appropriate communication channels, please follow this link to find out about research and knowledge exchange opportunities.

How is the Hartpury Agri-Tech Centre different to other Agri-Tech initiatives?

Do you work with any farming representative bodies or organisations?

Do I need to be Gloucestershire-based to benefit from the Digital Farming Network?