New body created to further Scottish oat milk sector
2 June 2021 |
The industry in Scotland is in its infancy and must compete with large international brands
A new body has been established for Scottish farmers who are interested in growing oats for the increasingly popular plant-based milk sector.
The Association of Independent Oat Milk Producers in Scotland has been set up as there are currently no large-scale manufacturers of oat milk in the country.
The industry in Scotland is in its infancy and must compete with large international brands, such as Alpro and Oatley.
Exploring the opportunities for oat growers and firms within the milk alternatives market was the focus of a recent Rural Innovation Support Service (RISS) group.
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Big data, artificial intelligence and the transformative bio-economy are set to be prioritised for government support for Northern Ireland agriculture.
Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots’ Innovation Strategy sets out how the department (DAERA) plans on encouraging the adoption of technology within the sector over the next four years.
The plan sets out the target that 50% more businesses will harness the prioritised technology by 2025.
A UK-wide survey estimated Northern Ireland was the least innovation active country in the UK during 2014-2016, leading to the Northern Ireland Executive setting a target for Northern Ireland to be ranked in the top four of the 12 UK regions by 2025.
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