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AI weeding robot and British-grown beans showcased at innovation event
Cutting-edge innovation projects, including the nation’s very first British-grown beans, an AI based weeding robot, a smart tree sorting system and a project using UV rays to grow tomatoes have all been showcased at the Seeds, Soil, and Sustainablity event.
University of Warwick's bean grower Andy Ward grapples with impacts of torrential rain
Lincolnshire farmer Andy Ward, known for cultivating the first British Baked Beans in partnership with University of Warwick scientist Eric Holub, is facing a harsh reality as standing waters inundate his farmlands.
He said, "There's nothing we can do when the fields are underwater."
“We three beans”: Capulet, Godiva and Olivia beans on sale in the New Year
Capulet, Godiva and Olivia are new varieties of the nation’s favourite pulse, common beans, developed and grown in the UK. The trio are set to go plastic-free in the new year when they go on sale in local zero-waste stores.