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Making the most of technology

Making the most of technology

This FREE online course will give you the skills to identify the right agri-tech to improve efficiency in your business and detail how you can overcome any issues which may be holding you back from adopting it, too.

Get actionable guidance on driving efficiencies with technology

For a limited time, you can access our online course on making the most of technology for FREE.

Simply fill in the short form here to gain access to all of the modules in this online course, developed in association with the UK Agri-Tech Centre.

TIAH members can save their progress with each module and receive a certificate upon completion of the course, which is automatically saved alongside their other learning achievements, so they can quickly evidence their professionalism in the event of an audit or when applying for funds to drive investment in their businesses.

Find out how you can benefit from becoming a member.

Introduction to agri-tech

Get started on your journey to better understand how you can bring technology into your business to drive efficiencies with this first module - An introduction to agricultural technology (agri-tech).

In this module, you'll explore various types of agri-tech and evaluate their potential for your farm or horticulture site.

Boosting farm efficiency: how agri-tech could improve your farm operations

By the end of this module, you'll understand the considerations, challenges, and strategies for adopting agri-tech in your business.

Shortlisting the right agri-tech solutions

The third module in our online course outlines the key factors you should consider when shortlisting and selecting appropriate agri-tech for your farm/horticultural site.

Not all technologues can be brought in overnight, so it is worth planning how you may handle the transition to using new tools.

Module 4: A practical guide to integrating and implementing digital agri-tech

In this, the fourth module of this course, you'll get a breakdown of the basic process for implementing and integrating new agricultural technologies that enhance productivity, sustainability and efficiency. 

Understanding the risks involved in introducing new technologies can help you mitigate them ahead of time.

Module 5: Overcoming challenges and mitigating risks

By the end of this module, you'll be able to highlight potential risks during the technology adoption process and understand a range of ways to mitigate these risks.

Understanding the risks involved in introducing new technologies can help you mitigate them ahead of time.

Measuring and maximising return on investment (ROI)

By completing this module, you’ll be able to calculate return on investment (ROI) to evaluate whether a technology solution is viable and valuable for your business. You’ll also gain an understanding of key performance indicators (KPIs) and opportunity cost/benefit to support smarter decision-making.

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Technology driving change on farming and growing units

Making the right decision for your business is crucial when choosing to invest. But there can be a whole range of factors to consider when weighing up the benefits of different "solutions".

These farmers and growers shared their thoughts on the decision-making processes they use when weighing up tech investments, what tech they've introduced and how they see the industry evolving in the near future.

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Environmental goals are an important consideration for Vitacress Herbs when assessing technologies.
Adopting a fully robotic system has helped the Eccles family improve their work-life balance.
Grower is investing in technologies to make the most of its huge range of data sources.

Innovators helping farmers and growers bring new tools into their businesses

New tools are always being developed for agriculture and horticulture, allowing farmers and growers to strengthen their businesses, cut costs and improve product quality.

We find out how companies behind some of these innovations are working with farmers and growers to overcome the challenges they face in introducing their tools and why these innovations are crucial to a productive, successful future.

Earth Rover's autonomous drone can help conventional and organic farmers tackle weeds.
Growers are getting more from their broccoli crop, thanks to UPP's harvester.
Magrowtec's magnetic-assist tech is protecting the natural environment by reducing chemical run-off.

Martin Collison interview

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Made in partnership with the UK Agri-Tech Centre

TIAH would like to thank the UK Agri-Tech Centre for its support in creating this online course. All our learning modules are reviewed by independent experts from leading organisations in the industry, including the NFU, Harper Adams University, the HSE and Defra.

You can find out more about our other online Learning Paths and the organisations we work with to create our courses in our Essential Skills pages.

How this relates to the Capability Framework

The learning objectives in this online training relate to the capabilities inside the Technical Operations and Business areas of our Capability Framework.