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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

13 minutes

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  • Tue 9 May 2023 05:45

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