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Agritechnica 2025 in Hanover showcased advancements in agricultural technology, focusing on AI, autonomy, and precision farming. Key innovations included CLAAS's AI-driven weed detection system and fully autonomous machinery, addressing labour shortages and sustainability. The event highlighted interoperability solutions like AgIN for seamless data integration, and the need for AI tools to assist equipment dealers. Despite technological excitement, farmers prioritised efficiency, cost control, and reliable aftersales support amidst rising operational costs.
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Wootzano, an agri-robotics company, faces financial peril as it struggles with rigid loan enforcement from Innovate UK, which froze its accounts despite the company's substantial commercial contracts and investor interest. Founder Dr. Atif Syed argues that Innovate UK's inflexible approach is undermining innovation and could signal a broader risk to UK deep-tech ventures. Syed calls for legal flexibility to complete an appeal and urges engagement from Innovate UK to resolve the crisis, warning that the current situation jeopardizes the company's ability to fulfill orders and maintain its growth trajectory.