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.
Chocolate, wine and roses all benefit from advancements in plant breeding.
Scientists are exploring using advanced plant breeding methods to develop lettuce varieties that have the same heat-tolerance as their wild cousins.
BiotechNZ lauded the launch of Innovature as an “exciting new global step” to encourage dialogue around gene editing.
Your dinner has the potential to be even healthier thanks to recent innovations.
What do developing world rice farmers have in common with teachers?
Scientists are using gene editing to improve our food in a variety of ways, from wheat with triple the fiber to hornless cattle to drought-tolerant corn.
Scientists are relying on gene editing technology to create new varieties of plants designed to thrive in a changing climate.
We’re meeting the needs of future generations.