Research – Dyson Farming

Research

The UK’s largest collective commercial research farm.

Dyson Farming Research are shaping the future of farming by forward thinking research to actively improve food security by supplying nutritious and high quality British grown foods.

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We develop regenerative farming systems by learning through doing. Become part of the knowledge group led by specialised farming experts delivering:

We develop regenerative farming systems by learning through doing.

Become part of the knowledge group led by specialised farming experts delivering:

Collaborative workshops and webinars

Collaborative workshops and webinars Events bringing researchers, farmers and leading industry professionals together to discuss emerging trends, share experiences and collaborate on innovative solutions.

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Member library media

Our member portal that provide access to a wealth of research findings, best practicies and case studies. The platform includes interactive tools and resources to support farmers in implementing new techniques.

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Access to our innovation farm

Benefit from our farm trials and demonstrations, conducted at out own 1,000 acre Research Centre across Lincolnshire, with in depth commentary on all data and results.

Mentorship and support network

Build your network of mentors and support groups to provide ongoing guidance and assistance to farmers as they adapt new practices.

Member events

Unlocking the benefits of a Dyson Farming Research potatoes membership

Potatoes

Dyson Farming Research Centre, Nocton, Lincolnshire

See our potatoes trials in action and find out how independent research can support your farm

20 Aug 2026

Barclays Farm2Farm event with Dyson Farming Research

Combinables

Barclays, York

2 Sep 2026

Members Insights – combinable crops

Combinables

South Fens Business Centre, Fenton Way, Chatteris

This member-only event will showcase findings from a wide range of cutting-edge winter wheat trials exploring the future of crop nutrition, disease management, biological products, nitrogen efficiency and digital decision-support tools.

28 Oct 2026

Members Insights – combinable crops

Combinables

Dyson Farming Research Centre, Nocton, Lincoln

29 Oct 2026

Sprayer operator day

Dyson Farming Research Centre, Nocton, Lincoln

This interactive workshop brings together the Dyson Farming Research team with industry expert Tom Robinson to explore how sprayer setup, nozzle choice and application technique directly influence crop outcomes, pesticide performance and operational efficiency.

3 Nov 2026

Barclays Farm2Farm event with Dyson Farming Research

Combinables

Dyson Farming Research Centre, Nocton, Lincoln

5 Nov 2026

1,000 acre research farm.

The UK’s largest collective commercial research farm. Shaping the future of farming by learning through doing.

Case study: Glasshouse

Robotic Harvesting: Dyson Farming has supported the research and development of harvest robotics since the glasshouse was built in 2021. Successful trials of the Dogtooth Gen 5 robot have increased pick rates from 1–2 berries per minute to more than seven berries per minute.

Hybrid vertical
growing system

Dyson engineered our HVGS rig producing up to three times more crop using the same as the traditional system. This innovation uses 70% less heat energy and 50% less CO2 per kilo of fruit produced, while improving fruit quality through precise management of light and irrigation.

“Experimenting and improving things. It’s regenerative and it’s the right way to farm. You can’t just buy a farm and farm it, you have to have this deep knowledge of weather, soil and that sort of thing. You’re doing it because you are creating something worthwhile.”

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James Dyson, Founder