Farmers in Sussex are turning to cutting-edge technology to boost food production.
Clarkson’s Farm has shone a light on the challenges and realities of modern farming — but in Sussex, the focus is shifting towards the future.
The Growing Sussex Project is part of a government-backed 5G Innovation Region, utilising data-driven tools, sensors, and drones to enhance farming practices.
The first partner site is now live at Wicks Farm, where wireless access is already helping manage strawberry crops more efficiently.
Earlier this month, Cllr Garry Wall, Cabinet Member for Economy and Skills, and Lee Parker, Interim Executive Director of Place Services, visited Wicks Farm with the West Sussex Growers' Association (WSGA), where they were shown around by David Moore, Director of Agriculture at Wicks Farm. The visit was part of an ongoing conversation about how local government can support one of the county’s most vital sectors.
2025 marks the centenary of the WSGA, whose 50+ members contribute £1bn to the local economy and employ over 10,000 people. The visit highlighted both the sector’s innovation and the challenges it faces, from energy and labour to planning and infrastructure.
Learn more about the Growing Sussex programme here: https://growingsussex.org.uk/news/first-growing-partner-site-now-live/
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