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Seeding Sustainability: Agriculture Innovations to Feed Future Generations
Description
The agriculture industry will need to feed a projected 10 billion people by 2050. To meet this demand, project teams are transforming production—finding climate-friendly ways to maximize yields. Guests share how they’re helping agriculture giants like Cargill reduce carbon emissions through supply chain operations and farming practices. Plus, how indoor farms are delivering fresh produce year-round in Dubai’s desert climate.
Key themes
[01:06] What’s spurring innovations in agriculture
[04:51] Helping food and ag giant Cargill decarbonize, implement regenerative agriculture practices
[09:50] Building buy-in for change when stakeholders have long-held processes
[11:37] Tips for managing a project with diverse stakeholder groups
[14:24] Growing fresh produce consistently in an arid, desert climate
[17:33] Sensors, internet of thing, the cloud: The tech behind sustainable indoor farming
[19:51] Collaborating with partners to scale up—and share success