
09/05/23: Farm robots; technology investment; agricultural tourism
A British farm robot firm fights for survival after a major investor pulls out and highlights the difficulties of raising investment in the agritech sector to expand a business.
A British farm robot firm is fighting for survival after a major investor pulled out. The co-founder of the Small Robot company Sam Watson Jones tells Charlotte that they are now aiming to raise one and a half million pounds through crowdfunding.
Dr Belinda Clarke the director of Agri TechE - an organisation which brings together farmers, scientists, and entrepreneurs - says it is a challenging sector in which to attract investment.
And a look at agritourism - the farm based holiday experiences on offer up and down the country – today a luxury romantic "Hideaway" farm stay business near Dundee.
Presented by Charlotte Smith
Produced by Alun Beach
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