Dr Alex McCormack
@DrAlexMcCormack
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Innovation Technical Lead at @CHAPAgriTech. Interested in developing and aiding the adoption of innovation in UK agriculture. All views are my own.
Joined November 2014
Have an idea/innovation but don't know where to start? Read my recent blog on @CHAPAgriTech's experience of what makes a great #agritech project. Thanks @innovateuk for the opportunity to share! Read below, see https://t.co/q9SRE5mzYG, or email enquiries@chap-solutions.co.uk
Generating a great idea for the agri-tech sector, what does it take? @DrAlexMcCormack, innovation technical lead at @CHAPAgriTech highlights 5 steps for developing game-changing ideas in the sector. 👉 https://t.co/6bpibTaXV8
#InnovateBlog #FarmingInnovation @AgriTechCentres
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*New R&D Project* 🧅🧅🧅 Excited to be involved in the FUSED project, developing new IPM practices for Fusarium basal rot of Onion with @BhiveInnovation and others. 🚜👩🔬📷🧬 A great example of stacking technologies from pre-planting through to post-harvest. @CHAPAgriTech
Fusarium Basal Rot (FBR) represents a significant threat to the UK onion industry, with losses reaching 40% & costing the industry over £10M per year🧅 A research project has been launched to combat the devastating pre & post-harvest losses caused by FBR https://t.co/XQz9VGrxtj
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Thanks @POST_UK for the opportunity to contribute to this briefing on the Future of Fertiliser use. Great to share @CHAPAgriTech expertise and experience in conventional and innovative fertiliser products and practices; alongside insights from our workshops and R&D projects.
Although fertilisers help maintain crop yields across the world, they pose harm to the environment, affecting water and air quality, and impacting climate change. Find out more about the future of fertiliser use with our new POSTnote:
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Join the DeCyst project consortium, a @DefraGovUK funded initiative in its second year of investigating the viability of STCs for Potato Cyst Nematode management 📍Bromeswell Woodbridge ➡️Book your place: https://t.co/CrKjePRtS1
@ProduceSolution @HarperAdamsUni @VCS_agronomy
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Solanaceous Trap Crops Event (Innovate UK DeCyst Project) in Suffolk
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Join the DeCyst project consortium, a DEFRA-funded initiative in its second year of investigating the viability of STCs for PCN management.
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Interested in PCN management with trap crops? 🥔 Want to know how to get the best out of trap crops from variety choice, sowing method and management. 🚜👩🔬 Then join the @innovateuk DeCyst Consortium in the field next Tuesday 11th 12.30-15.30. >>> https://t.co/cN3kMAvqiY
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Join the DeCyst project consortium to hear and see how Solanaceous trap crops can be a viable option for potato cyst nematode management.
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Is there a recipe for success in agri-tech innovation? What does it take to make an ordinary idea, a truly great one? CHAP’s @DrAlexMcCormack talks through the five steps that he believes should form the bedrock of all agri-tech ideas. ▶️Read here: https://t.co/SfM9QQNnyy
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Excited to be a part of this project led by @CHAPAgriTech investigating biostimulants, bioinsecticides and biofungicides for UK peas and beans🫛🫘 We will be working with @AgriiUK @fargro @RussellBio @CABI_News @WarwickCrop Read about the project here ⬇️ https://t.co/bkYflzEov9
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Just 3 projects received a share of this Gov pot, meaning £2.8M funding is being invested in the UK potato sector. Great result.
CPM news: Research to develop novel machinery & cultivation practices for a more sustainable approach to potato production can now take place, thanks to £2.8M funding from @DefraGovUK @UKRI_News.
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Novel bio-fungicide project has its sights on Septoria control Last month we filmed a video about this project with @Rothamsted & @bactobio ▶️Find out more about the project here: https://t.co/lviz7uuSEz
#agritech #agriculture #agribusiness @lilacfilms
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Oh yes….loving this, the “metaverse of agriculture”, according to Charles Veys of Fotenix. Using digital twins, working with @smallrobotco, @CHAPAgriTech & others to embed diagnostics into plant production. @fotenixtech. Game Changing Tech for Ag #GCTA23
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Five steps towards a great idea.. CHAP’s @DrAlexMcCormack talks through the five steps that he believes should form the bedrock of all agri-tech ideas. ▶️Read here: https://t.co/SfM9QQNnyy
#agritech #agriculture #agribusiness #innovation
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Last week I had the pleasure of chairing @CHAPAgriTech's KT webinar: 'The Future of Spray Applications' Thanks to @SilsoeClare @smallrobotco and Croda for the interesting presentations and thoughts, sparking some excellent discussion and questions. See below for details>>>
More than 150 farmers, researchers, innovators and industry professionals tuned in to hear about the future of spray applications at a knowledge transfer webinar hosted by CHAP. ▶️Find out more about the webinar here: https://t.co/xQIpb3II8c
#agritech #agribusiness
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Is there a recipe for success in agri-tech innovation? What does it take to make an ordinary idea, a truly great one? CHAP’s @DrAlexMcCormack talks through the five steps that he believes should form the bedrock of all agri-tech ideas. ▶️Read https://t.co/SfM9QQNnyy
#agritech
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The @innovateuk-funded #ICURe programme helps academic researchers explore the commercial application & potential of UK research. ICURe Explore March cohort open for application now ⬇️ #Innovation #Academic #Research
Applications are now OPEN for our March cohort of ICURe Explore! Up to £35k funding available to validate your research and test assumptions about your product or service. Apply Now https://t.co/N9vhxpBnUb
#ICURe #InnovateUKFunded #research #innovation #commercialisation
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Here in a guest blog with CHAP, Dave Scott, Founder and Chief Technical Officer for @IGSfarm explains how vertical farming can work alongside traditional farming to secure a more sustainable future for crop production. ▶️Read here: https://t.co/3wscBZJ1VZ
#verticalfarming
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Abstract submission deadline for 'Regenerative Agriculture – Understanding the opportunities and challenges' hybrid event hosted @HiltonYork Abstract⏳ Feb 15th Event📅 April 25-26 https://t.co/UKTUhwKcF7
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We have joined forces with @eagle_labs to help drive innovation in agri-tech With CHAP’s expertise alongside Barclays Eagle Labs’ programmes to support business growth, it is hoped to further the momentum towards a sustainable food supply chain ▶️ https://t.co/FTFFRDHRuk
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Calling farmers, growers & foresters with ideas to improve productivity, sustainability, resilience, and move the agricultural sector to #NetZero Sign up for our webinar to find out more about @innovateuk @DefraGovUK funding for your idea. https://t.co/O1MueGtqlz
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