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The Norfolk & Suffolk region leads the UK in the agricultural technology sector
Businesses, research and support extends from plant biotechnology and food and drink production to agricultural machinery, inputs and expertise. Our scientists are working at the leading edge of new discoveries and technologies, in areas such as precision farming, animal health, crop disease control and prevention, and food in human health. They are exploiting the latest knowledge in gene editing, AI, data science, robotics and marine science to bringing these into commercial applications.
Some of the largest food and drink providers have chosen Norfolk and Suffolk for production facilities across a wide range of products including sugar, sauces, flavourings, snacks, peas, meats, seafood, petfood, malt, beer and cider, as well as ingredients, packaging and refrigeration. Through the Port of Felixstowe, we are well placed for efficient international supply chains. Agriculture is changing fast and our companies are helping. Our region is home to innovators in farm machinery, harvesting, drones, animal health, fertilisers, seed and crop management.
The sector is supported by world-class research institutions on the Norwich Research Park, including the John Innes Centre, Earlham Institute, The Sainsbury Laboratory and Quadram Institute. Specialist expertise is spread all over the region. The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS) in Lowestoft, Suffolk is the UK’s most diverse centre for applied marine and freshwater science and research, providing innovative solutions for the aquatic environment, biodiversity and food security.
Animal health firms are clustered in and around Newmarket, Suffolk while several large pharmaceutical companies are in Haverhill, taking advantage of links to the Cambridge life sciences cluster.
Investment & business opportunity
Major commercial opportunities are available at the Food Enterprise Park, near Norwich. A large scale area of 46 acres of development land, located in a food enterprise zone with planning permission for food related business, has plots of 5,000 to 500,000 sq ft. For more details about this opportunity and other AgriFood developments, contact us on info@norfolksuffolkunlimited.co.uk.
Large AgriFood sector
Larger than
any comparable
LEP area
Employs over 119,000
People in this
sector across
N&SU
50%+ growth in R&D
employment
since 2007
(UK 19%)
Sector
Success stories
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Crop Systems
An industry-leading innovator in modern crop storage.
03.
Condimentum
A unique consortium of mustard and mint growers, the business has secured a 10-year supply agreement with Unilever.
AgriFood Sector
Food for thought
Norfolk and Suffolk’s £3.5 billion AgriFood sector is a European leader, excelling in cutting-edge biotechnology and global food manufacturing.
Agri-TechE
Locate in Norfolk or Suffolk and be part of Agri-TechE, an innovative, member-led organisation uniting farmers, food producers, scientists, technologists, and entrepreneurs to drive knowledge transfer in agriculture and horticulture across the UK.
Food Enterprise Zones
Locate in Norfolk at the Greater Norwich Food Enterprise Zone or in Suffolk at the Orwell Food Enterprise Zone and Stowmarket Enterprise Park, where you’ll find exceptional commercial opportunities.
AgriFood Council
The Norfolk and Suffolk AgriFood Industry Council guides the region’s sector with strategic leadership. Check out their membership details and download the latest newsletter for updates. Whether you’re looking to relocate your business or explore exciting commercial opportunities, Norfolk and Suffolk offer great options to grow and thrive.
Sector
Innovation
AgriFood Sector
Innovation clusters
& Centres of excellence
CEFAS
Centre for Environment, Fisheries & Aquaculture Science
Norwich Research Park
Centre of Biotech