Thanet Earth Limited

This project develops an integrated, digital crop management approach for the early detection of glasshouse pests and diseases, utilising the latest diagnostic technology and agronomic knowledge in a commercial production setting. The objective is to co-develop a crop scouting service, informed by spectral diagnostics that can detect the early establishme...

The predicted increase of global warming poses a large risk for crop productivity even in protected cropping systems. Tomatoes have a narrow range of optimal growing temperatures and even when grown in fully controlled glasshouse environments, heat stress can trigger flower abscission and limit fruit yield as well as affect fruit development and maturity....

Public description VISION Growing Kent & Medway (GK&M) will deliver an uplift in Kent and Medway's economy through inclusive and innovation-led growth. The cluster focusses on the region's advanced horticulture, fresh produce packaging, food and drink processing industries, and enabling technologies that drive innovation and growth. As the UK prepares to ...

Year round UK glasshouse production of tomatoes for supermarkets is highly intensive. Although this production is highly controlled it is still difficult to accurately predict picking yields which has an impact on the food supply chain. This inaccuracy requires businesses to continually react to this inefficacy. Over-prediction results in costly imports, ...

The project involves the development and use of novel digital and hyperspectral imaging technologies to be used as QC tools throughout the fresh produce supply chain (from breeders to retailers). Such tools will be demonstrated in both controlled environments and in the field to allow for the characterisation and prediction of yields, nutrient content and...

This project aims to improve commercial practices in maintaining produce quality and reducing waste within the food supply chain. A novel environmentally friendly antimicrobial solution will be developed and delivered using unique fogging and spraying technology. These solutions will be used to wash, fog and/or spray fresh fruit and vegetables to reduce t...