GROWING SUSSEX
Advancing technology and data driven decision making in food, drink and plant production
ABOUT THE PROJECT
GROWING SUSSEX:
innovation to transform food, wine and plant production using digital technologies
Growing Sussex is an exciting project to co-develop and showcase foundational technology use cases, using 5G, IoT and AI with telecoms and technology partners, education centres and commercial producers.
The use cases will test how digital technology and applications using devices such as sensors, monitors, drones and cameras can develop future farming and growing practices.
These succesful implementations can increase sustainable food, drink and plant productivity helping to achieve food security, reduce carbon and maximise energy efficiency.
Growing Sussex explores the integration of advanced wireless technology in growing practices improving productivity, yields and profitability.
By putting digital education front and centre, a highly qualified, digitally skilled workforce can utilise tools and skills to transform local businesses enabling them to thrive in the digital age.
THE IMPACT
Data driven decision making supporting food and drink growing practice
We will create a model of 5G adoption that is repeatable in growing sector locations across the UK in ‘real life’ growing environments. This will enable British Growers to produce food and drink more efficiently and sustainably in line with the Government’s Food Strategy.
PARTNERSHIPS
Strong partnerships for lasting and resilient change
Growing Sussex partners with industry leaders, technology providers and local producers to drive a new era of sustainable farming.
Putting education at the heart of our approach will ensure the workforce is expectant of using technology and data driven decision making in the workplace, be it glass house, field or vineyard.
