Opportunities
Ways to join, contribute to or host work across the UK-China agriculture partnership.
The network is open to researchers, growers, businesses and public bodies that want to test new agricultural technology in a shared setting with partners in the other country.
Participation takes different forms. Some people join a single workshop, others take part in a trial over several seasons, and some help shape the questions the network asks in the first place.
Field walks are a common starting point. They allow prospective partners to see conditions firsthand before committing to a project.
Who we are looking to work with
- Research groups with an active agronomy, engineering or data programme
- Growers willing to host a trial plot and share operational records
- Technology developers with a tested product that needs field evidence
- Local authorities and extension services interested in practical adoption
Sensor calibration on a partner plot. Opportunities for technology developers often begin with a shared calibration step.
Before you apply
Proposals should address a specific agricultural problem and name the measure that will show whether it has been solved. Broad ambitions are welcome as a starting point, but they need to be narrowed before work begins.
Most projects involve some sharing of field records. The terms are agreed in writing at the start, and the resources section describes the principles we expect partners to follow.
Durations vary. A workshop may be a single day, while a field trial usually needs at least one full growing season to produce results that can be trusted.
Access to partner farms is arranged through the host organisation. Visits are planned in advance and follow each site's own rules.
No fees, funding amounts or deadlines are stated on this page. Any such terms are set out in the specific call or agreement, and should be checked there.
Mature wheat ahead of harvest. Seasonal timing shapes when a collaboration can begin, so many partners plan around the crop calendar.
To enquire about taking part, start with the contact page, then review existing members in the partner network. Upcoming meetings are listed on the events page.