Key Takeaways:
- Frontier Agriculture is deploying Javelot’s digital monitoring technology across its grain storage network in a three-year programme covering key UK sites.
- The system was first introduced across three locations during the 2025 harvest and is being extended to seven additional sites in 2026.
- Once fully deployed, approximately 500,000 tonnes of grain will be continuously monitored across Frontier’s storage network.
- The technology provides multiple temperature monitoring points within grain bulks, offering greater visibility of grain condition for growers and food, feed, and drink manufacturers.
- Frontier’s early modelling indicates the system will support meaningful energy efficiencies, particularly at sites where automation has previously been limited.
Frontier Agriculture Expands Digital Grain Monitoring Partnership with Javelot
Frontier Agriculture is deploying digital grain monitoring technology across its UK storage network in partnership with agtech provider Javelot. The rollout forms part of a three-year programme aimed at strengthening grain storage and improving visibility of grain condition for growers and grain customers.
Phased Rollout Across Frontier Agriculture’s UK Storage Network
The system was first introduced during the 2025 harvest across three locations. It is now being extended to a further seven sites in 2026. Upon completion, around 500,000 tonnes of grain across Frontier’s storage network will be monitored continuously using the digital platform.
Frontier was among the first UK businesses to adopt Javelot’s technology, with the initial 2025 deployment helping to shape the next phase of development and expansion.
Enhanced Visibility of Grain Condition
Deeper Monitoring Capabilities
Javelot’s platform provides greater visibility of grain condition compared to legacy systems. The technology captures multiple temperature points within the grain bulk, enabling Frontier’s teams to identify trends earlier and manage sites more efficiently.
Benefits for Growers and End Users
The improved monitoring capability is intended to give growers greater confidence in how their crops are managed in storage. It also provides improved assurance to food, feed, and drink manufacturers who depend on consistent, well-maintained grain supply.
David Alliston, Group Operations and Supply Chain Director at Frontier Agriculture, said: “Digital monitoring gives our teams much better visibility of grain in store, helping us manage quality and energy use more effectively. Rolling the system out across more of our network is an important step in modernising our operations and ensuring we continue to deliver a reliable service for growers and the food, feed and drink manufacturers we supply.”
Operational Efficiency and Energy Awareness
Frontier’s early modelling indicates that the digital monitoring system will support meaningful energy efficiencies, particularly at sites where automation has previously been limited. As the system expands, it will provide a centralised view for operational, trading, and quality assurance teams, reducing administrative burden and supporting more informed decision-making.
Supply Chain Transparency
The enhanced visibility provided by the system supports wider industry expectations around transparency, data, and consistency across the UK agricultural supply chain. Real-time information is intended to reduce uncertainty for growers and end users and contribute to smoother grain movement from storage to market.
Javelot’s UK and European Expansion
Javelot currently monitors over 25 million tonnes of grain in France and views the Frontier partnership as a strategic step in its broader European expansion.
“Frontier is an ideal partner for us in the UK. Their leadership in grain marketing and strong commitment to sustainability make this collaboration a perfect match for our mission: to make the post-harvest process simpler, more efficient and more responsible by transforming it digitally,” said Félix Bonduelle, CEO of Javelot.
