There’s a big difference between a portobello mushroom and an enoki- just like the robots that pick them. In this episode we hear from Chris Payne, Chief Operating Officer for 4AG Robotics, about the fascinating evolution of specialist robots and Professor Simon Pearson who led the UK government’s review of robotics and automation for the horticulture sector and works in one of the largest Ag-Tech specialist groups in the UK. 

This is the third episode of the third focus area in the evokeᴬᴳ⋅ 2025 mini series. The series is split into four key focus areas: Economics & Trade, Sustainability & Environment, Innovation & Future Technology and Workforce & Skills Gap.

AgriFutures evokeAG is Asia Pacific’s premier agrifood innovation event, with the 2025 event bringing together almost 2,000 delegates from across the globe. 

This unique, cross-sector, international event brings together thought leaders and change makers in agriculture, food manufacturing, research, innovation, investment, and policy, to build connections for a more resilient, productive, and profitable agricultural sector and value chain. 

Find out more about AgriFutures evokeᴬᴳ⋅