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Technology and protecting the environment in soft fruit farming
Technology and protecting the environment in soft fruit farming
Many people don't realise how much technology is involved or how many steps are taken to operate in an environmentally friendly manner in these businesses. There are outdated perceptions of the sector that are still common too.
Watch this video to get a better idea of the technology commonly used on glasshouse growing sites and find out more about how dedicated David and the team are about seeking out new and innovative environmentally sound practices.
Did anything surprise you in this video?
Many people aren't aware of the variety of technology in use on growing sites across the country and outdated stereotypes still exist around the UK’s soft fruit industry.
After you've watched this, feel free to research more about other technologies used in the industry.
Since our video was produced, Dyson Farming in Lincolnshire has taken its use of innovative tech even further. Take a look at this film to find out how they have utilised UV light and rotating growing platforms to maximise growth still further.
And they’re far from alone. The UK Agri-Tech Centre is helping innovators revolutionise the process of food production. This video on the UKATC’s LinkedIn page shows how Polybee is using drones to pollinate strawberry crops!
It's the people that make the industry work
There's clearly more to the UK's soft fruit industry than many people think, but it's still reliant on dedicated, professional staff who have an eye for detail.
Continue with your experience to meet some of these people, starting with an overview of the work of the glasshouse operatives and team leaders who pick and maintain the soft fruit crops on a day-to-day basis.
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