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.
Innovations like gene editing could be one of the keys to enabling a more modern food supply system.
As 2021 concludes, it's worth reflecting on the remarkable gene editing progress that's occurred over this year.
Crop scientists are pursuing gene-edited cover crops that can bring significant benefits both to farmers and to soil conservation and soil regeneration efforts.
Eucalyptus is a resourceful plant. However, it is an aggressive life-form that wreaks havoc on existing species. But solutions are at hand including CRISPR.
Gene editing is a tool that could avert the progression of a world plagued by climate change, food insecurity, and rampant disease.