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Cambridge startup Lambda agri has developed a sprayable, biodegradable coating that converts UV light into red wavelengths, boosting greenhouse crop yields while cutting reliance on artificial lighting.
A soil amendment made from hospitality waste aims to recycle nutrients back into farming systems.
A fibre made from waste milk protein could help growers improve the performance of peat-free growing media without reverting to peat-based mixes.
New sugar-based nanotech could help biological pesticides last longer in the field, giving farmers more reliable, sustainable options for pest control.