Mark Anderson
The UK is a hub of innovation and creativity, where new businesses bloom each day. The farming industry has been at the forefront of these developments, with startups emerging with fresh ideas to tackle environmental issues, promote sustainability, and adopt modern approaches to agriculture. Here, we profile a selection of startups established in 2020 and beyond, that are leading the way in the UK’s booming farming industry.
Operating in a diverse range of sectors within the farming industry including AgTech, organic food, and renewable energy, these startups are solving modern problems with innovative solutions, contributing positively to the sector. Let’s take a look at these budding businesses and observe the groundbreaking work they are doing within their respective niches.
This is by no means an exhaustive list but a glimpse into the exciting world of farming startups in the UK, changing the face of farming one innovation at a time. Prepare to be inspired!
Verna
Established in Borehamwood, Hertford, Verna is a pioneer in the industry, using geospatial data science to address the climate and nature crises. They assist landowners, investors, and policymakers to use land in ways that draw down carbon, enhance biodiversity, and generate sustainable returns. You can get more information about them on their LinkedIn page.
Edibl – The UK Insect Company
Founded by Daniel Levan-Harris and based in London, Edibl – The UK Insect Company grows edible insects. They partner with manufacturers to produce sustainably sourced, nutritionally balanced pet food. Find out more about them on their LinkedIn page and stay updated via their Facebook page.
Swicily
Swicily, based in London, is a sustainable food startup offering disruptive solutions to global problems. They offer traditional sugars for everyday use, produced from premium Sicilian organic grapes. Keep up with their latest updates on their Facebook and LinkedIn pages.
AgroCognitive
AgroCognitive, founded by Javier Soto and established in Birmingham, is an affordable precision agriculture platform providing insights to farmers to automate their farming processes. They leverage innovation to enhance harvests and promote sustainable farming. Engage with them on their Facebook and LinkedIn pages.
Bx Technologies
Co-founded by Antony Yousefian and Ben Bardsley, Bx Technologies is a revolutionary climate-tech company based in London. With their innovative data-backed reward system, they help food brands reduce emissions in their supply chains. Join their journey on their LinkedIn page.
Farmsio
Farmsio, started by Krishna Srinivasan and Venkatesh Sivaraman, is a platform that improves farming efficiency by digitizing the value chain and providing analytic decision tools. Keep up with them via their Facebook and LinkedIn pages.
Agfluencers
Established by Maryna Kuzmenko and based in London, Agfluencers, as the name suggests, work in the AgTech sector. Stay updated about them on their Facebook and LinkedIn pages.
FarmLend
Based in Saint Johns Wood, Essex, FarmLend develops a platform to connect and facilitate trade between suppliers of farming inputs, farmers, and buyers. Keep up with FarmLend on their LinkedIn page.
Agreed Earth
Started by Kelly Price, London-based Agreed Earth is developing an information hub for regenerative agriculture to assist farmers. You can find out more about them on their LinkedIn page.
Tribes Capital
Tribes Capital, based in London, is a social impact investing marketplace offering renewable energy-as-a-service solutions. Follow them on their Facebook and LinkedIn pages to catch their latest updates.
These startups, each unique in their missions and solutions, stand as a testament to the incredible ingenuity blossoming in the UK’s farming industry. With sustainability, innovation, and environmental responsibility at their cores, they represent the future of agriculture in the UK and beyond.
