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Robert Merrall

@RobMerrall

Independent Agri-Tech Consultant. Practical optimist with research/commercial background. Past president of @IAgrE

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🌱 Funding for plant science & technology focussed researchers If you have a particular interest in addressing horticultural crop quality (fruit, vegetables and potatoes) and postharvest food loss, this research funding from @HortQFLNet could be for you. foodlossnetwork.com/funding-opport…


2) Technology Engineer & Systems Specialist: £25k pro rata, 18.25 hrs/wk lnkd.in/geWjar6 Hartpury University and Hartpury College Stuart Emmerson Simon King Kate Hartnell #agritech #jobvacancies #sustainableagriculture


Looking to support tech transfer into agriculture? Some interesting new opportunities at Hartpury supporting an ESIF Digital Innovation in Agri-Tech Project. These close on 14th Feb and are: 1) AgriTech Advisor: £40k pro rata, 30…lnkd.in/g9VY9AT lnkd.in/gAFd-H6


This is brilliant!

COMPETITION time! Do your kids want to WIN a replica RC of our @smallrobotco Tom #robot?! Head to @eatfarmnow for @NFUtweets @NFUEducation’s “Design a Farm Machine of the Future” challenge! Also featured in #GreatestAgShow kids zone! #LockdownLearning eatfarmnow.com/2020/04/27/wee…

SmallRobotHarry's tweet image. COMPETITION time! Do your kids want to WIN a replica RC of our @smallrobotco Tom #robot?! Head to @eatfarmnow for @NFUtweets @NFUEducation’s “Design a Farm Machine of the Future” challenge! Also featured in #GreatestAgShow kids zone! #LockdownLearning eatfarmnow.com/2020/04/27/wee…


Interesting comment from Dev Bhatta on the importance of agricultural engineers and scientists in the current crisis: Coronavirus brings science and engineering under the media spotlight - Living Knowledge blog shar.es/aHweZN @iagre


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Just a little reality check for anyone who doesn’t think it’s that serious


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OMG the arrogance is stupefying. If @timleunig believes we should not feed ourselves, why on earth should we impose that burden on other nations that are less able and less efficient than us at doing so? #SackTimLeunig @Minette_Batters @NFUtweets theguardian.com/politics/2020/…

theguardian.com

Treasury adviser: farming and fisheries are not important

Tim Leunig, who advises Rishi Sunak, has suggested ministers could look to be like Singapore


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So short sighted to believe we don’t need UK farming. In a more uncertain world than we’ve seen in decades & with an ever growing dominance of long complex supply chains that can do easily be disrupted a solid base of quality, traceable, high integrity food security is vital.


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I’ve seen things today I would not have believed. Large parts of my home town and village are underwater tonight. This is not normal flooding, we are in uncharted territory. So sorry for everyone who has flooded. Back tomorrow.

DaveThroup's tweet image. I’ve seen things today I would not have believed.

Large parts of my home town and village are underwater tonight.

This is not normal flooding, we are in uncharted territory.

So sorry for everyone who has flooded.

Back tomorrow.
DaveThroup's tweet image. I’ve seen things today I would not have believed.

Large parts of my home town and village are underwater tonight.

This is not normal flooding, we are in uncharted territory.

So sorry for everyone who has flooded.

Back tomorrow.
DaveThroup's tweet image. I’ve seen things today I would not have believed.

Large parts of my home town and village are underwater tonight.

This is not normal flooding, we are in uncharted territory.

So sorry for everyone who has flooded.

Back tomorrow.
DaveThroup's tweet image. I’ve seen things today I would not have believed.

Large parts of my home town and village are underwater tonight.

This is not normal flooding, we are in uncharted territory.

So sorry for everyone who has flooded.

Back tomorrow.

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In the interest of sanity, RT the crap out this 👍

will_case's tweet image. In the interest of sanity, RT the crap out this 👍

Deep respect for these guys in Australia 🇬🇧 🇦🇺 ... & a lesson for #policy makers everywhere 🌍 listen to the locals on #landmanagement please. Hope you get the help you need now. Stay strong 💪

"Morrison, step up, get behind us!" Victorian farmer Craig Calvert, who spent 13 hours desperately defending his property from a roaring bushfire, pleads with the Prime Minister for help.



It’s official 🇬🇧 @innovateuk will be at @lammashow Come for a chat about funding innovation on YOUR farm. See you there👇 @IAgrE #agritech #agriculture

Visit the #ISCF Transforming Food Production team on 7th and 8th January at the @lammashow . Find us on stand 17 in the Farming 4.0 zone and find out about our Science and Technology into Practice funding opportunity for #farmers and SMEs #agriculture #farminguk #LAMMA20 #UKRI



Dear Kiwis 🇳🇿 With sincere apologies for the UK’s 🇬🇧 contribution to #culture this Xmas 🎄⛄️ But we all know how much you like #sausage rolls too so that’s ok 👍 🎄Happy Christmas!🎄 @LadBabyOfficial UK No1 @KTNUK @NZAgriFoodWeek @agritech_nz


🇬🇧R&D for this #sustainable 🌳methane tractor happened in UK because: •2 @IAgrE members talked at a @RAEngNews event, • 🇬🇧 funding from @theapcuk • hard work by partners @CNHIndustrial @EminoxLtd @Zircotec supported by @RicardoMedia & @MerrallsLtd agrimachinerynews.com/new-holland-wi…


Thought I’d share this morning’s view from Blackfriars over the Thames. En route to meet a new #agritech project for @innovateuk

RobMerrall's tweet image. Thought I’d share this morning’s view from Blackfriars over the Thames. En route to meet a new #agritech project for @innovateuk

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This is great news for #rural communities and could really unlock the potential of #agritech in the UK. BBC News - Mobile giants unveil plan to end rural 'not-spots' bbc.co.uk/news/business-…


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Top meetings with Treasurer @JoshFrydenberg and Agriculture Minister @senbmckenzie about deepening links between our nations and making the case for free enterprise. #finance #farming #freedom

trussliz's tweet image. Top meetings with Treasurer @JoshFrydenberg and Agriculture Minister @senbmckenzie about deepening links between our nations and making the case for free enterprise. #finance #farming #freedom
trussliz's tweet image. Top meetings with Treasurer @JoshFrydenberg and Agriculture Minister @senbmckenzie about deepening links between our nations and making the case for free enterprise. #finance #farming #freedom

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