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.
The food scientist talks about the innovation that could improve nutrition.
Scientists are developing microbes that give plants the nitrogen they need.
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln scientist is developing crops that could be drought-tolerant.
New advancements can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect endangered species.
It’s no secret. The world is warming as a result of climate change.
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.
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.
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.