A Conversation About Innovation in Food & Agriculture
A Conversation About Innovation in Food & Agriculture
As the world’s population expands and its environment continues to change, natural resources will become increasingly scarce. But thanks to modern agricultural technology farmers can grow food more efficiently, in ways that use less water, soil, fertilizer and pesticides. These advancements have also made climate-resilient plants and disease-resistant animals a reality, allowing society to grow more food on less land, and create a more sustainable future for the planet.
New advancements can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect endangered species.
New technology could dramatically reduce the number of potatoes in landfills.
Scientists are breeding plant and animal varieties that can withstand diseases.
The continual and relentless rise of global temperatures is threatening coral reefs around the world.
Gene editing technologies like CRISPR have the power to minimize agriculture's environmental impact.
Scientists are exploring using advanced plant breeding methods to develop lettuce varieties that have the same heat-tolerance as their wild cousins.
New advancements can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect endangered species.
The continual and relentless rise of global temperatures is threatening coral reefs around the world.
New technology could dramatically reduce the number of potatoes in landfills.
Scientists are breeding plant and animal varieties that can withstand diseases.
The next generation of innovators and investors are helping to develop the next generation of agricultural technology.
Barley breeders worldwide are developing more resilient plant varieties.
Nitrogen-producing corn may sound futuristic, but it is actually hundreds, if not thousands, of years old.
Gene editing technologies like CRISPR have the power to minimize agriculture's environmental impact.