Members

Since inception, Farm491 has steadily increased its membership inline with offering increased capacity and resources. Some of those members have quickly grown to the point they no-longer need ongoing support.

NIAB TAG

NIAB TAG

NIAB is a pioneering plant science organisation based at the heart of the Cambridge science, technology and university communities and a thriving UK agricultural industry.

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Organic Research Centre

Organic Research Centre

Through our research and knowledge exchange work we are influencing farm practice and driving change within organic and non-organic farming businesses. ORC wants to mitigate climate change, improve food security and increase sustainability.

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RuraLink

RuraLink

RuraLink provide tailored career consultancy services to individuals, employers and education providers in the land-based sector.

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Oxford Software Innovation

Oxford Software Innovation

We can take you from idea to creation. We develop both Android and IOS mobile apps and specialise in Bluetooth and Computer Visions apps.

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Agua DB

Agua DB

With decades of experience of designing best in class ion exchange processes for the removal of nitrate and other contaminants from ground water and over 100 years operational experience with commercial plants in both the UK and US, Agua DB was born to develop a ground breaking new nitrate treatment process. With Agua DB technology, a plant can now produce low chloride potassium sulphate and potassium nitrate products for local re-use in smart (variable rate fertilisation) irrigation equipment. This turns the problem of nitrate pollution into a sustainable solution.

Agri Frontier

Agri Frontier

Agri Frontier Limited (“Agri Frontier”) are an Agri Investment and Advisory firm that specialises in helping to create world class farming and integrated agri businesses across the value chain, with a focus on frontier markets. Typical clients range from family owned to corporate farming businesses in Africa, International businesses with a desire to expand their operations to Africa, as well as Impact, Developmental and Private Equity investors.

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Pentalib

Pentalib

Deliver robust technology and services that encourage ethologically sound management and training practices, resulting in healthy and happy horses and customers.

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CropNuts

CropNuts

Crop Nutrition Laboratory Services Ltd – CropNuts is Kenya’s leading ISO 17025 Accredited soil analysis & testing company. Supports farmers across Africa.

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Agxio

Agxio

Agxio is a data science and machine learning company that specialises in the agricultural, biotech and life sciences industries. Founded in 2018 by a world-class team of award-winning technologists, scientists, entrepreneurs and practitioners. Over 25 years of experience building global technology solutions in highly complex and regulated industries. Agxio has developed a platform architecture that combines data science, artificial intelligence and low code solutions to address complex issues in the agricultural industry.

 

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Wild Woodland Celebrations

Wild Woodland Celebrations

Runner Up in the Farm491 Challenge Prize, Wild Woodland Celebrations use low impact management and keep everything as low key as possible. We want people to experience the woodlands in an undisturbed and natural state. We are just visiting and we want to leave nature as natural as possible.

Most of the profits go towards the regeneration of the woodland that has been neglected for many years and is in need of management and restoration to native woodland. 

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CRM AgriCommodities

CRM AgriCommodities

CRM Agri is a leading independent provider of grain trading information and strategies. We help agribusinesses manage price risk and secure strong financial performance in an increasingly volatile market.

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Lochhill Agroecological Farm

Lochhill Agroecological Farm

Winners of the 2025 Farm491 Challenge Prize, Lochhill Agroecological Farm are a 75acre community farm project based near Castle Douglas

Our aims are:

  • To maximise ecological diversity within an agroecological system
  • To be a place for sustainable and resilient livelihoods
  • To share knowledge and learning through events and workshops

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Sapperton Wilder

Sapperton Wilder

Building the scientific evidence to aid natures recovery alongside farming. Sapperton Wilder is a land restoration project integrating regenerative farming to restore ecosystem processes, biodiversity and soil health. It is an experiment to test improving biodiversity and socioeconomic returns from low grade agriculture land in the Cotswolds.

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Meadow Foods

Meadow Foods

Meadow Foods is the UK’s largest independent dairy and a leading supplier of milk and dairy ingredients to the food industry.

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