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.
As crops are planted and harvested annually, the black fertile layer can be lost from tilling and natural erosion from wind or rain. Gene editing can help.
Gene editing is a breakthrough solution that could help reduce and address the impacts of climate change.
Gene editing is transforming the industry.
A geneticist in Hawaii shares her plan to save the island’s native birds.
Thanks to innovation, scientists have created an American chestnut tree that is totally resistant to the blight that made the tree nearly extinct.
Scientists have discovered a way to grow seeds in high-saline conditions.
Accurate gene editing technology leaves “chance” in the past.
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.