The University of Lincoln, CERES Agritech and UK Food Valley were primed to take part in the first Agri-Science Week in Parliament from 27th to 31st January hosted by the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Science & Technology in Agriculture Agri-Science Week in Parliament. 

This event showcased some of the UK taxpayer-funded research and innovations taking place in research institutes and university departments across the country, including compelling Lincolnshire displays from the robotic Spot the Dog to examples of research conducted at the University of Lincoln and its partners at Cambridge University.

The featured research showcased focused on driving improvements in the productivity, end-use quality, and environmental sustainability of our great British agriculture.

The aim of the event was to engage directly with as many politicians as possible, and particularly highlight our strengths to the new intake of MPs who may not immediately be aware of the importance of farming innovation to their region or constituents.  The event focused on making agricultural science and technology relevant to all Parliamentarians, and to connect agri-tech innovation with public concerns, from securing affordable food supplies to tackling climate change, improving health and nutrition, and leaving more room for nature.