The Online Grain Trading Revolution: The Story of Graindex to Hectare
It was a cool evening in 2015 when co-founder Jamie McInnes embarked on a momentous trip to his father-in-law’s farm office. He was initially there to talk about the football. But after seeing his father-in-law on the phone frantically trying to get prices on his grain, Jamie would instead leave with a business idea that would reshape the UK's agricultural supply chain.
From Farm to Factory Gate: Uncovering the Potential of a Digitised Supply Chain
It’s estimated our food system will need to provide for around 9.7bn people by 2050. With costs rising and a tangible need to reduce our environmental impact, we need to do more with less. In other words: the agriculture industry needs to adapt, fast.
Over half of farmers aren’t confident about the future of British food production
Over two-thirds (67%) of British farmers are not confident about the future of British food production, a new survey of over 500 livestock and arable farmers in the UK conducted by Hectare, a leading agritech business, reveals.
Feeding the Future: Building a Sustainable and Secure Food System
There’s nothing like the sight of an empty supermarket shelf to hammer home just how finely balanced the UK’s food supply system is. Over the last few years, we've all witnessed the impact of global shocks and learnt first-hand how important it is that we produce food ‘at home’ as effectively as possible.
Supporting Ukraine with Pick-ups for Peace
After a close friend of mine with family in Ukraine told me about the devastation the Russian invasion was having on the lives of ordinary people, I wanted to assist in providing aid.
A Reflection from Hectare founder Jamie McInnes on Earth Day 2023
Hectare founder and CEO Jamie McInnes has issued a comment highlighting how the date remains an important opportunity for the agricultural industry to consider untapped sustainability measures.
Hectare launches Inventory offering to give UK farmers real-time visibility of food supply chain operations
Hectare, a leading agritech business, today announces the launch of its new online Inventory technology.
Hectare raises $20m in Series A funding to create a sustainable agricultural supply chain
Hectare today announces it raised $20 million in Series A funding last year to accelerate the growth of its digital solutions that connect the critical parts of the food supply chain.
