How to ensure agri-tech is fit for farms

Welcome to Let’s Talk Agri-Tech, the podcast by the UK Agri-Tech Centre. This conversation is part of our Growth Week series, which will be available here.  In this episode, Charles Bowyer, Farm Technology Specialist at the UK Agri-Tech Centre, is joined by Somerset farmers Rob Addicott and Jeremy Padfield, as well as Dr Annie Rayner, FAI Farms. Rob and Jeremy have years of hands-on experience, trialling and adopting new technology, mixed farming systems and navigating everything from soil challenges to livestock pressures. They also starred in our recent 'Farming Smarter' docuseries. Annie adds insight from FAI Farms’ longstanding work helping global food and farming businesses move toward practical, regenerative approaches, backed by more than 20 years of scientific knowledge and expertise.  Listen to how they draw on their experience to discuss what it really takes to make agri-tech fit for farms. Follow us on your favourite podcast listening app to hear the latest episodes as soon as they are released. Keep up to date with our latest Podcasts, Blogs and Events by following us on: X Linkedin Facebook Instagram Youtube or head over to ukagritechcentre.com This episode was published on 4 February 2026