Resources
Working notes, reference material and planning tools for UK-China agri-tech partnerships.
Agri-Tech in China Newton Network brings together researchers, growers, engineers and policy advisers who are working on new ways to farm productively and sustainably in both the United Kingdom and China.
This page gathers the material we use in our own partnership work. It is written for people who are starting a collaboration, joining a project midway, or looking for a clear summary before a first meeting.
Everything here is shared for discussion and planning. Where a resource depends on a specific trial site or regional rule, we say so.
Experimental plots at a partner research station, where soil sensors and irrigation methods were compared over two growing seasons.
What the library holds
The collection is arranged by the question a reader is trying to answer, not by the date a document was written.
- Summaries of joint field trials, with methods and limits stated plainly
- Briefing notes on soil, water and crop data sharing between institutions
- Guidance on preparing a joint research agreement
- Glossaries of agronomic and technical terms in English and Chinese
- Checklists for site visits, sample handling and data review
Greenhouse measurements recorded during a joint study of nutrient delivery. Each reading is logged with the conditions in which it was taken.
How partners use these materials
Stage one
Scope the question
Start with the briefing notes to confirm that the problem is shared, and that both sides can measure the same outcome.
Stage two
Agree the data terms
Use the data sharing notes and agreement guidance to settle ownership, storage and publication before any samples are taken.
Stage three
Review and record
Work through the field checklists at each visit so that results from both countries can be compared fairly.
Grain samples prepared for moisture and quality testing. Sample handling is one of the most common points of difference between partner laboratories.
Resources describe methods and experience. They are not a substitute for local advice on regulation, food safety or land use, which should be sought from the relevant authority in each country.
A joint review of field mapping data, with growers and engineers checking boundaries before the next planting cycle.
To see how these materials are used in practice, read about our current projects or meet the organisations in our partner network.
New material is added as trials conclude. Check back or follow the news section for updates.