"Winemakers have traditionally taken pride in their artisanal skills, with technology in the sector making up a niche part of the start-up arena. Total venture capital funding in wine tech has been just under $1bn since 2000, according to Dealroom, a data and analysis firm focused on tech start-ups. This compares to annual food and agritech financing, which was $20bn in 2019. But as the effects of climate change, a shrinking labour force and stalling demand take hold, some are opening up to new forms of innovation, from GPS-tracked sniffer dogs to UV light zapping robots."
in FT YESTERDAY
Pointer to UK's farmers and winemakers facing post Brexit labour shortages.
