Farming the Future: Sustainable AI in Action

Join John Steward, Head of Product at Defra and Claire Robinson, Director of Sustainable Business at Transform UK, as they share how Defra and Transform partnered to rethink how farmers access vital funding. In just six weeks, the team built a live AI proof of concept that cut through outdated processes, making it faster and easier for farmers to find grants tailored to their land – all while minimising environmental impact. This session will explore: -How AI can simplify complex journeys and free up valuable time for farmers and call handlers. -Why sustainability was embedded from the outset, ensuring a Net Positive outcome for people and planet as well as economy -The power of lean, rapid delivery in government, balancing innovation with responsible AI. Discover how this collaboration could create up to £900k of value and reduce carbon by a whopping 330,000+ kg CO₂e (that’s 1,322 short-haul flights), while also showing what’s possible when public sector innovation is delivered with both pace and purpose.