Dyson Farming

Renewable energy production relies on good quality feedstock. The better we understand the crop we're harvesting, the better we can preserve its value from field to digester. That's why our forage harvester is fitted with Near Infrared (NIR) sensors, analysing the crop in real time and measuring dry matter, protein, sugar and starch 200 times every second. That information isn't just collected, it's used immediately. We adjust silage additives on the go, matching application rates to the crop in front of us to help preserve quality while using inputs only where they're needed. Combined with yield monitoring and GPS, the system also maps crop performance across every field, giving us better insight into both agronomic performance and renewable energy potential. For us, farming differently means making better decisions with better data, reducing waste, improving efficiency and producing more renewable energy from every hectare. #sustainablefarming #poweredbydysonfarming #farmingdifferently

Can a crop contribute to both soil health and renewable energy production? Vetch is a valuable part of the answer. Used within rotations alongside crops such as barley, wheat, oilseed rape and forage crops, vetch helps maintain soil fertility through its ability to fix atmospheric nitrogen. This supports the crops that follow, improves nutrient cycling and helps build a more resilient farming system. But its value doesn't stop there. When included in forage crop mixes destined for anaerobic digestion, vetch contributes additional biomass and helps make feedstock production more sustainable. By naturally introducing nitrogen into the rotation, it creates a system where food production, soil stewardship and renewable energy generation work together rather than compete for resources. An additional benefit is harvest management. Vetch helps keep dry matter levels lower for longer, allowing the harvest window to be phased more effectively. This gives growers greater flexibility, helps avoid bottlenecks at harvest and can support more consistent feedstock quality for anaerobic digestion. Farming differently means looking beyond the harvest in front of us and considering how every crop can deliver multiple benefits. By improving soil health, supporting future yields, providing greater harvest flexibility and helping generate renewable energy, vetch demonstrates how one crop can strengthen the sustainability and resilience of the whole farming system.

What makes our strawberries different? Great strawberries don't happen by chance. They're the result of continuous research, data and innovation. Over the last year, we've trialled 27 different strawberry varieties in our commercial glasshouse, searching for the next premium berry. Every variety is assessed using detailed performance data alongside expert taste testing. We measure sweetness using Brix readings, monitor berry size and weight, track cropping patterns and assess resilience to pests and diseases. We also compare flavour, texture and appearance to understand what really makes a great strawberry. Sweetness is influenced by a variety's genetics, as well as the growing environment, including light and temperature. By combining data with the expertise of our growing team, we can identify the varieties that consistently deliver exceptional fruit. Like any natural product, no two strawberries are exactly the same. You'll see variation between plants, varieties and even from season to season. That's not a flaw – it's a sign that our strawberries are grown by nature, not manufactured. While every berry is unique, our research and growing expertise help ensure they consistently deliver the quality and flavour we're known for. For us, farming differently means making evidence-based decisions that improve quality from the very beginning. It's how we're growing strawberries that don't just look good – they taste great too.

A big thank you to everyone who visited our stand at the Lincolnshire Show this week. Over the two days, we had the pleasure of meeting a diverse audience, from school children experiencing agricultural robotics for the first time to professionals discussing the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of farming. The enthusiasm for innovation was clear, with our strawberry-picking robot generating plenty of interest and valuable conversations around the role of automation in agriculture. Thank you to everyone who took the time to connect with our team. See you at the Lincolnshire Show next year: 23–24 June 2027. #AgTech #Agriculture #Innovation #Automation #Robotics #FarmingDifferently #LincolnshireShow #PoweredbyDysonFarming

We’re excited to share that Dyson Farming has been awarded the Innovation Award at the Festival of Fresh Awards, recognising outstanding progress across the UK fresh produce sector. This year’s event brought together industry leaders from across the supply chain to celebrate businesses delivering meaningful impact through innovation, sustainability and performance. The award recognises our vertical, rotating growing system, developed to maximise the use of glasshouse space and increase strawberry production per square metre. By combining engineering, agronomy and data-led decision making, the system reflects our approach to farming differently, finding practical ways to grow more, using resources more efficiently. This recognition is a testament to the teams behind the work, and to the continued focus on developing solutions that support long-term productivity and resilience in British agriculture. #FestivalofFreshAwards #Innovation #Agriculture #BritishFarming #FoodProduction #VerticalFarming #Strawberries

Introducing the Dyson Farming Research Centre. Bringing together technology, agronomy and environmental research in one place, the centre has been created to accelerate innovation and explore how farming could evolve over the next decade and beyond. Check out our new film to discover the vision behind the centre, and why we believe the next generation of agricultural breakthroughs could start here. #DysonFarmingResearch #FutureOfFarming #BritishAgriculture #AgriculturalInnovation #SustainableFarming #Research

Last week, we welcomed 350 industry leaders, experts and innovators to launch the Dyson Farming Research Centre. The centre brings together technology, agronomy and environmental research in one place — creating a space where collaboration can thrive and ideas can move faster from research into real-world farming. As one of the largest research farms in the UK — and potentially Europe — the Dyson Farming Research Centre is designed to attract the brightest minds from across agriculture, science and engineering. And this is only the beginning. Over the next 10–15 years, the way we farm — and even what we farm — could look completely different. We believe many of those breakthroughs will start here. All in one location. All focused on delivering something genuinely transformational for British agriculture. This is the future of farming — and it starts now. #DysonFarmingResearch #FutureOfFarming #BritishAgriculture #AgriculturalInnovation #SustainableFarming #Research #FarmingInnovation

Harvest season is fast approaching — and we’re looking for great people to join the team 🌾🚜 We’ve got Harvest Worker vacancies available in Carrington and Nocton, Lincolnshire and Gloucestershire. If you’re experienced with machinery, thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy the buzz of harvest, this could be for you. Apply today: Carrington role: https://lnkd.in/e9QPJYek Nocton role: https://lnkd.in/eePiB64n Gloucestershire role: https://lnkd.in/efJUur6b Looking for a different role? See what we have available at dysonfarming.com/vacancies #HarvestWork #FarmJobsUK #AgricultureJobs #HarvestSeason #RuralCareers

Every crop starts with a decision — and maize is no different. When we drill maize, we’re not just planting a seed. We’re placing the start of our circular system into the soil, with precision and purpose. Depth, spacing, soil conditions and timing all matter — because establishment sets the tone for everything that follows. Maize sits within a wider rotation designed to produce both food and energy, while supporting soil health. By planning carefully between crops, we protect structure, manage nutrients more efficiently, and reduce the need for additional inputs over time. It’s about giving the crop what it needs from the start, rather than correcting later. Once grown, that maize feeds our anaerobic digestion system — fuelling the production of renewable energy and fertiliser, closing the loop back into the farm. As a business, it’s about connecting every stage: soil, crop, energy and back again. That’s farming differently — drilling with purpose, not just planting a crop. #FoodProduction #arablefarming #SustainableAgriculture #Agriculture #renewableenergy #sustainablefarming #farmingdifferently