1. Boosting soil health
Over the past 40 years, erosion, pollution, and poor farming practices such as overgrazing and fertilizer misuse have stripped the earth of a third of its arable land… Studies have shown that regenerative agriculture practices such as no-till farming and the use of cover crops can meaningfully boost soil health by reducing erosion, improving water retention, and allowing bio-organisms to flourish.
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2. Driving digital innovation
Across all industries, organizations are using data-driven insights to make smart, precise decisions based on real-time information. They’re implementing those decisions with user-friendly technologies that incorporate artificial intelligence, machine learning, edge computing, and robotics.
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3. Supporting genome editing and biologicals
The European Parliament and the Council of the European Union are currently reviewing a proposal to reverse its ban on products developed using gene editing. Approval of this proposal, alongside measures to help consumers understand the distinction between GMOs and genome editing, will spur further innovation in this area.
Biologicals — agricultural technologies that harness nature to protect and improve the health of food crops — are another promising category.
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