Agri - Innovation & Insights Event

Join the James Hutton Institute at a Agri - Innovation & Insights Event for a day filled with exciting discussions, innovative ideas, and insightful presentations.

This in-person event will be held at the James Hutton Institute location. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from industry experts and network with like-minded individuals. Come be a part of this unique event that aims to explore the latest trends and advancements in agriculture. We look forward to seeing you there!

The Tay Cities Clean Growth Initiative, in partnership with The James Hutton Institute, are delighted to offer businesses and stakeholders the opportunity to stay informed on the latest advancements, techniques and innovation in Scotland’s International Barley Hub and Advanced Plant Growth Centre.

This informal, free event, is being held on Thursday, 26th September 2024, from 10.00 am to 3.00 pm at The James Hutton Institute’s Invergowrie Campus. The day will include hearing from a range of speakers on a broad range of emerging trends across the Agri sector including technology, innovation and finance.

Following lunch, the visit will include a tour of Scotland’s world-class facilities at the newly opened James Hutton Institute International Barley Hub, Advanced Plant Growth Centre and Intelligent Growth Solutions’ vertical farm.

This is a day filled with inspiration, insight and knowledge to help businesses consider opportunities around:

• Cutting-Edge Research: JHI is a hub of scientific international expertise. The event will be focused on The International Barley Hub and Advanced Plant Growth Centre, designed to allow businesses to stay informed about the latest advancements, breeding techniques, and innovations related to barley and plants.
• Networking Opportunities: The event is an opportunity for businesses to connect with others, including stakeholders and industry experts. Meeting like-minded people can lead to new business insights, foster new connections and a great way to broaden your network.
• Debt Funding Insights: Understanding trends and what lenders may be looking for is crucial for business success. The event will provide an opportunity to ask our speaker questions about agri debt finance.
• Sustainable Agriculture and Natural Capital: The JHI emphasises sustainable practices. Businesses will learn about environmentally friendly approaches to cultivation, resource management, crop resilience as well as vertical farming from Intelligent Growth Solutions. We will touch on future potential around natural capital projects.
• Value Chain Integration: The event will demonstrate bridging the gap between research and commercial applications. Businesses can explore how barley research and plants translate into economic benefits across the value chain, from farm to consumer.

Including lunch and networking opportunities

Running Order:

10.00 – 1 0.30 Arrival, registration, coffee / tea / pastries reception

10.30 – 12.30 Welcome and presentations

- The James Hutton Institute

- Intelligent Growth Solutions – vertical farming

- Agri finance

- Natural Capital

12.30 – 13.00 Panel discussion – question time

13.00 - 14.00 Lunch

14.00 - 15.00 Tours

You will have the opportunity take part in a tour of the International Barley Hub, Advanced Plant Growth Centre and the IGS vertical growing tower.

15.00 Event ends