Podcasts about agritech

My guest is Mark Kahn, Managing Partner at Omnivore, a $295 million venture capital firm investing in startups across agriculture, food, and the rural economy in India, focused on climate risk resilience.In this episode, we talk about how venture capital can be redesigned to fund climate adaptation in the real economy, and still deliver real returns.Mark shares what he's learned from over a decade investing in agritech and climate adaptation in India, and why institutional investors continue to underestimate the opportunity in emerging markets.We also discuss:how Omnivore balances financial returns with measurable impactwhy fintech for inclusion is key to rural transformationwhy fund managers need to build for climate resilience, not just growthTune in to hear why India may be the most logical and overlooked bet in climate-smart venture capital. And why it's time to fund adaptation before it's too late.—Intro (00:00)Childhood shaped by global curiosity and diversity (03:57)Disappointment with Penn's pre-professional culture (10:51)Burned out from early political consulting career (13:07)Harvard project with ITC ignites India focus (18:40)Omnivore's origin and spinout from Godrej Agrovet (27:26)Omnivore - high-level overview (35:09)Climate adaptation over mitigation in India (41:35)Investment strategy organized around four business models (43:24)Impact measurement - standardized IMM and field surveys (51:29)Agritech startups must mature into agribusinesses (58:21)Global capital still overlooks India's VC opportunities (01:02:20)India's life sciences sector limited by talent shortages (01:06:06)Alternative protein is culturally irrelevant for India (01:10:41)Agricultural subsidies need replacing with direct transfers (01:14:17)Rapid-fire questions (01:19:58)Contact info (01:23:31)— Discover More from SRI360°:Explore all episodes of the SRI360° Podcast Sign up for the free weekly email update —Additional Resources:Mark Kahn LinkedIn Omnivore Website

What's really going on in food and farming? Two farmers – Patrick Holden, founder of the Sustainable Food Trust, and Stuart Oates, founder of the Fossil Free Farm project – get behind the headlines to unpack the biggest stories shaping what we eat, how we farm and the future of the planet. Expect lively debate, real-world experience, and unique insights from some of food and farming's top voices. In this episode, Patrick and Stuart reflect on some events they've recently attended including COP30 in Brazil and AGRITECHNICA in Germany. Meanwhile, on abattoirs, Stuart shares what he learnt from his first visit to a slaughterhouse, Patrick talks about mobile abattoirs, and the two discuss the 'demonisation' of the consumption of animal fats. Patrick also  touches on the demise of small dairy farms and describes how farmers being told to 'get big or get out' when it comes to their farming methods, and later on in the episode, Stuart discusses some of the developments being made in agri-tech that he came across at AGRITECHNICA. To join in the conversation, get in touch with us at info@sustainablefoodtrust.org. Watch the SFT Podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/@sustainablefoodtrust6605    Follow Patrick and the Sustainable Food Trust: https://www.instagram.com/susfoodtrust/ | https://www.instagram.com/hafodcheese/ https://bsky.app/profile/susfoodtrust.bsky.social https://www.facebook.com/SusFoodTrust https://www.linkedin.com/company/sustainable-food-trust/   Find out more about Stuart and the Fossil Free Farm project: https://fossilfreefarm.com/ https://www.instagram.com/camelstu/ https://www.youtube.com/@farmerstu

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O futuro da agricultura está cada vez mais ligado às novas tecnologias. Em Angola, um dos exemplos é dado pela Kilunga. A Agritech angolana utiliza imagens de satélite e modelos de IA para monitorizar a saúde das culturas em tempo real e combina isso com ferramentas integradas de gestão agrícola, financeira e operacional que permitem a tomada de decisões agrícolas sustentáveis e baseadas em dados. A empresa de tecnologia agricola ajuda os agricultores a tomarem decisões e a melhorarem a produtividade  de forma sustentável. O fundador e CEO da Startup, João N'vula, esteve recentemente em Portugal, na Websummit, a RFI aproveitou a ocasião para descobrir mais sobre o funcionamento de uma empresa como a Kilunga. Nós usamos satélites europeus para ajudar fazendeiros em Angola e agora estamos a expandir para a África, no geral, com a nossa parceria que temos com o Corredor do Lubito. O Corredor do Lobito é um dos corredores logísticos mais importantes de África neste momento. Está a expandir essa importância a nível mundial, inclusive a China, os Estados Unidos e os Emirados também estão com investimento pesado no Corredor do Lobito. E nós estamos lá para digitalizar as fazendas ao longo daquele corredor e expandir as nossas operações lá. O que é que um agricultor que adquira os vossos serviços vai poder ter? O agricultor que adquira os nossos serviços vai poder ter o controle da sua própria fazenda. Isso a nível espacial, a nível financeiro e não vai precisar perder muito tempo naquilo que é a gestão da própria actividade, porque terá tudo num único lugar, tanto a gestão financeira, a gestão de equipa, a gestão de tarefas, o cálculo automático dos custos e consegue ter toda aquela análise, todos aqueles indicadores financeiros que vão lhe ajudar a entender a saúde técnica e também, realmente, financeira da própria fazenda. Então, é isso que nós propomos a ele, rapidez na tomada de decisão e praticidade na visualização dos dados. Quem está no terreno, quem vai fazer o plantio ou a colheita, qual é o tipo de informação que pode recolher? Se vai fazer o plantio, ele vai precisar de dados climáticos. Esses dados climáticos vão-lhe dar quando é que vai chover e fazer o melhor planeamento. Para fazer o melhor planeamento, ele vai precisar cadastrar o talhão, na plataforma ele delimita o talhão. É como se ele estivesse fisicamente a arar a terra, fazer o tratamento e plantar as sementes. Ele faz o registo online, delimita a terra e dá o nome ao talhão, a geo-referência do talhão e as descrições do que vai ser feito aqui no talhão. Depois, vai para a parte do plantio, que está também na plataforma, e aí consegue escolher o talhão, escolher os insumos que vão estar no talhão, que vão estar naquele talhão, e também a data em que o talhão vai ser usado para o plantio. Aí ele consegue automaticamente, com base nesses dados, saber quanto é que ele vai gastar, e por aí já sabe quanto ele vai vender cada produto de maneira a ter o devido rendimento. Há doenças, há pragas, há teor de humidade no solo, … . Em que é que a vossa aplicação pode ajudar o agricultor, as cooperativas?   A plataforma, por oferecer imagens de satélites, vamos lá desmistificar esse ponto... : Quando uma planta está de boa saúde, ela reflecte a luz do solo de uma certa maneira quando está saudável, então, o satélite, ao captar essas imagens, capta aquilo em quatro bandas do espectro eletromagnético, e infelizmente os nossos olhos não conseguem observar, mas o computador observa e o nosso algoritmo pega aquelas bandas e calcula. Assim consegue dar essas informações do índice de vegetação daquela zona e o índice de humidade daquela zona. Ele consegue saber, pelo índice de vegetação, consegue saber se a plantação está boa, onde está boa e onde está má e onde tem humidade ou não tem humidade, onde está completamente seco. Essas informações são cruciais para o monitoramento da fazenda e proporcionar uma actividade mais profissional e realmente mais comercial, porque vai poder ter a capacidade de produzir mais ainda e com mais qualidade.   A partir do momento da recolha até à distribuição, qual é o papel da vossa aplicação?   Os nossos clientes relatam um aumento de 40%, 60% das suas plantações. Então, nós observamos que eles estavam a ter um aumento, mas aí têm que vender a uma velocidade muito grande, porque senão os produtos acabam por estragar. E nós observamos, agora, um outro mercado aí e começamos agora a criar postos logísticos inteligentes para a stocagem (armazenamento) de produtos agrícolas. O que acontecia? Eles têm a necessidade de vender aquilo muito rápido, os escoadores cobravam muito caro, de acordo com a necessidade do cliente. Mas, já com um posto logístico inteligente, ele pode controlar tudo a partir da plataforma, ele tem a possibilidade e tem o tempo de esperar por propostas melhores, para negociar propostas melhores. Então, nós não temos carros para escoar, mas nós oferecemos a possibilidade de estocar. Por isso é que estamos entrando, também, no corredor do Lobito.   Como é que está a ser a aceitação?   Ainda é um problema, por isso é que nós estamos a investir, a levantar capital também para investir pesado na formação. Antes de vir cá, para Portugal, eu estava atrás de uma parceria com Universidade Mandume ya Ndemufayo (UMN)  , uma universidade agrária, e também com alguns centros de formação que são especializados em cursos agrários, de tal maneira a ajudar as pessoas a entender a importância desses dados, a importância de trabalhar com informação precisa de maneiras a melhorar as suas actividades. Então, a literacia ainda é um problema. Tem zonas que nem telemóvel usam, quando usam a rede é escassa. Então, é um problema. Inclusive, eu já pude contribuir com o Governo participando da Estratégia Nacional de Inclusão Financeira. Também falando em inclusão financeira, estamos a envolver o digital. Então, tínhamos que pensar também na distribuição das redes e muito mais, como é que a informação chegaria até lá. Com a minha experiência de campo, com o projeto, já pude contribuir naquela área. E aí o Governo também está a começar a olhar nesse ponto e tentamos tratar aqui da digitalização que vai facilitar também a nossa entrada no mercado.   A nível de área, qual é a área que já tem ao vosso cuidado? Quimbele, agora também estamos, Benguela, Lobito, exatamente, e estamos agora também no Cuanza Norte. São um total de 7 mil hectares. O Lobito estamos a entrar agora e pretendemos já atacar as fazendas que estão ao longo do corredor Lobito. Estiveram presentes na Web Summit, foi importante a vossa presença? Muito importante. Tivemos contacto com investidores internacionais, temos contacto com empresas e empreendedores que realmente podem agregar valor às nossas empresas. Consegui firmar uma parceria que vai levar a nossa solução para um outro nível, vai ajudar com que os nossos fazendeiros tenham portas abertas para o globo, venderem os seus produtos numa única plataforma e também importarem produtos sem múltiplas fontes. Numa única fonte conseguem importar os seus produtos sem ter necessidade de importar de vários pontos e perder a qualidade. Então, se temos um único ponto, onde eles podem confiar. Eles podem, simplesmente, entrar em contacto com aqueles que eles precisam. É, realmente, uma mais-valia para os nossos clientes e também para nós, porque estamos aqui a dar múltiplas oportunidades aos nossos clientes. Então, foi muito, muito, muito importante a nossa presença cá.

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Jego robaki karmione... odpadami z pieczarek smakują jak wołowina i są 3x tańsze. Bartłomiej Roszkowski, seryjny przedsiębiorca, po sukcesach w IT wszedł w świat DeepTech. Jak jego zespół i 70 pokoleń owadów mają zrewolucjonizować światowy rynek pet food?W tym odcinku audycji gościem jest Bartłomiej Roszkowski - seryjny przedsiębiorca, który buduje firmy od ponad 18 lat. Zaczynał od "bezczelnego" maila do USA, który dał mu wyłączność na Europę , budował porównywarkę ubezpieczeń , a następnie skalował globalnie Vue Storefront (Alokai).Opowiada o tym, jak przetrwać "uderzenie w ścianę" , 150 odmów od inwestorów i co wydarzyło się w 48 godzin, które zmieniły wszystko. Zdradza też, dlaczego po "bolesnym uderzeniu w czachę" i odejściu ze spółki IT, postanowił wejść w świat atomów, a nie bitów, i hodować robaki na niespotykaną skalę.Czy Twój pies i kot będą wkrótce jeść karmę z robaków o smaku wołowiny? Posłuchaj tej niesamowitej historii._________________PARTNERZY AUDYCJI - WSPÓŁPRACA KOMERCYJNA

On Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Serene Lim, CEO & Co-Founder of Keshet Agritech, on scaling vertical farms that produce ~3,000 tons/year across 50+ crops, cutting middlemen to improve nutrition and affordability, and partnering with public and private stakeholders to secure urban food systems. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast, we're letting AI take the lead. Using Google Notebook LM, we've built a full episode from some of our favourite past shows - letting algorithms choose what to play and how to tell the story. The result is a bold experiment in AI-generated podcasting, exploring how technology is reshaping work, food, and education around the world. We dive into the fight for gig workers' rights with Gigu, a Brazilian startup that took on Uber to promote fair pay and transparency, and Vos Futura, a platform redefining journalism with positive, solution-driven stories. We also head to Uzbekistan, where AgriTech innovator Grows is using AI tools to empower millions of smallholder farmers and build a more sustainable future. Finally, we explore how artificial intelligence is transforming education, from remote learning and language inclusion to mental health and online safety. Can machines tell meaningful human stories - and should they? The programme is presented by AI generated hosts.   Production Manager: Liz Tuohy Editor: Ania Lichtarowicz For the PodExtra version of the show please subscribe via this link: https://somewhere-on-earth-the-global-tech-podcast-the-podextra-edition.pod.fan/ Follow us on the socials: Join our Facebook group Instagram BlueSky   If you like Somewhere on Earth, please rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify   Contact us by email: hello@somewhereonearth.co Send us a voice note: via WhatsApp: +44 7486 329 484   Find a Story + Make it News = Change the World   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast, we're letting AI take the lead. Using Google Notebook LM, we've built a full episode from some of our favourite past shows - letting algorithms choose what to play and how to tell the story. The result is a bold experiment in AI-generated podcasting, exploring how technology is reshaping work, food, and education around the world.We dive into the fight for gig workers' rights with Gigu, a Brazilian startup that took on Uber to promote fair pay and transparency, and Vos Futura, a platform redefining journalism with positive, solution-driven stories. We also head to Uzbekistan, where AgriTech innovator Grows is using AI tools to empower millions of smallholder farmers and build a more sustainable future. Finally, we explore how artificial intelligence is transforming education, from remote learning and language inclusion to mental health and online safety. Can machines tell meaningful human stories - and should they? The programme is presented by AI generated hosts. Production Manager: Liz TuohyEditor: Ania Lichtarowicz For the PodExtra version of the show please subscribe via this link: https://somewhere-on-earth-the-global-tech-podcast-the-podextra-edition.pod.fan/Follow us on the socials:Join our Facebook groupInstagramBlueSky If you like Somewhere on Earth, please rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Contact us by email: hello@somewhereonearth.coSend us a voice note: via WhatsApp: +44 7486 329 484 Find a Story + Make it News = Change the World Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Auckland's playing host to a landmark business summit between New Zealand and the European Union. Minister of Trade and Investment Todd McClay will meet with senior European Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič and 400 top business and political leaders. It's the first high-level business summit between New Zealand and the EU. EU Ambassador to New Zealand, Lawrence Meredith says there are plenty of meaty issues on the table. He says Agritech is definitely on the agenda, along with infrastructure. Meredith says they'll also discuss investment in areas like clean tech, deep tech and AI, and aerospace and defence. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This bonus content is a reading from Platypus, the CASTAC Blog. The full post by Addison Kerwin can be read at https://blog.castac.org/2025/10/behind-the-monster-reading-frankenstein-as-a-warning-against-isolation-greed-and-hubris-in-21st-century-agritech/. About the post: An analysis of Mary Shelley's allocation of blame in the novel Frankenstein reframes what “franken” signals in the term “franken-food.” Rather than marking genetically modified crops as inherently monstrous, the modifier highlights the responsibility of agritech creators, the ‘Frankensteins' who engineer and deploy the technology.

Everyone Is Protecting My Password, But Who Is Protecting My Toilet Paper? - Interview with Amberley Brady | AISA CyberCon Melbourne 2025 Coverage | On Location with Sean Martin and Marco CiappelliAISA CyberCon Melbourne | October 15-17, 2025Empty shelves trigger something primal in us now. We've lived through the panic, the uncertainty, the realization that our food supply isn't as secure as we thought. Amberley Brady hasn't forgotten that feeling, and she's turned it into action.Speaking with her from Florence to Sydney ahead of AISA CyberCon in Melbourne, I discovered someone who came to cybersecurity through an unexpected path—studying law, working in policy, but driven by a singular passion for food security. When COVID-19 hit Australia in 2019 and grocery store shelves emptied, Amberley couldn't shake the question: what happens if this keeps happening?Her answer was to build realfoodprice.com.au, a platform tracking food pricing transparency across Australia's supply chain. It's based on the Hungarian model, which within three months saved consumers 50 million euros simply by making prices visible from farmer to wholesaler to consumer. The markup disappeared almost overnight when transparency arrived."Once you demonstrate transparency along the supply chain, you see where the markup is," Amberley explained. She gave me an example that hit home: watermelon farmers were getting paid 40 cents per kilo while their production costs ran between $1.00 to $1.50. Meanwhile, consumers paid $2.50 to $2.99 year-round. Someone in the middle was profiting while farmers lost money on every harvest.But this isn't just about fair pricing—it's about critical infrastructure that nobody's protecting. Australia produces food for 70 million people, far more than its own population needs. That food moves through systems, across borders, through supply chains that depend entirely on technology most farmers never think about in cybersecurity terms.The new autonomous tractors collecting soil data? That information goes somewhere. The sensors monitoring crop conditions? Those connect to systems someone else controls. China recognized this vulnerability years ago—with 20% of the world's population but only 7% of arable land, they understood that food security is national security.At CyberCon, Amberley is presenting two sessions that challenge the cybersecurity community to expand their thinking. "Don't Outsource Your Thinking" tackles what she calls "complacency creep"—our growing trust in AI that makes us stop questioning, stop analyzing with our gut instinct. She argues for an Essential Nine in Australia's cybersecurity framework, adding the human firewall to the technical Essential Eight.Her second talk, cheekily titled "Everyone is Protecting My Password, But No One's Protecting My Toilet Paper," addresses food security directly. It's provocative, but that's the point. We saw what happened in Japan recently with the rice crisis—the same panic buying, the same distrust, the same empty shelves that COVID taught us to fear."We will run to the store," Amberley said. "That's going to be human behavior because we've lived through that time." And here's the cybersecurity angle: those panics can be manufactured. A fake image of empty shelves, an AI-generated video, strategic disinformation—all it takes is triggering that collective memory.Amberley describes herself as an early disruptor in the agritech cybersecurity space, and she's right. Most cybersecurity professionals think about hospitals, utilities, financial systems. They don't think about the autonomous vehicles in fields, the sensor networks in soil, the supply chain software moving food across continents.But she's starting the conversation, and CyberCon's audience—increasingly diverse, including people from HR, risk management, and policy—is ready for it. Because at the end of the day, everyone has to eat. And if we don't start thinking about the cyber vulnerabilities in how we grow, move, and price food, we're leaving our most basic need unprotected.AISA CyberCon Melbourne runs October 15-17, 2025 Virtual coverage provided by ITSPmagazineGUEST:Amberley Brady, Food Security & Cybersecurity Advocate, Founder of realfoodprice.com.au | On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amberley-b-a62022353/HOSTS:Sean Martin, Co-Founder, ITSPmagazine and Studio C60 | Website: https://www.seanmartin.comMarco Ciappelli, Co-Founder, ITSPmagazine and Studio C60 | Website: https://www.marcociappelli.comCatch all of our event coverage: https://www.itspmagazine.com/technology-and-cybersecurity-conference-coverageWant to share an Event Briefing as part of our event coverage? Learn More

From virtual fences to collars monitoring an animal's health to robotics in horticulture, New Zealand's agri-tech sector is now a major earner. 

A Agricultura 5.0 é a nova era do setor, definida pela gestão intensiva de agrodados (coletados via IoT, drones e satélites) para decisões preditivas. Essa transformação expõe o dado como o ativo mais valioso, mas cria um vácuo regulatório. Globalmente, debates sobre a propriedade, portabilidade e monetização dos agrodados estão em foco. Enquanto os EUA apostam na autorregulação e certificação (Ag Data Transparent), a União Europeia foca no contrato explícito. No Brasil, o PL 4123/2020 busca garantir a propriedade legal do dado ao agricultor e impor multas por obstrução. O futuro da AgriTech depende de superar gargalos de conectividade e estabelecer uma governança ética e transparente que inclua todos os produtores.

L'innovazione tecnologica sta trasformando profondamente il settore agroalimentare, dalla digitalizzazione dei processi produttivi all'adozione di soluzioni avanzate per migliorare la sostenibilità e l'efficienza dell'intera filiera. Startup, automazione e nuove tecnologie stanno ridisegnando il futuro dell'agricoltura, affrontando sfide globali come la resilienza climatica e l'ottimizzazione delle risorse. Per esplorare queste tematiche abbiamo invitato Giacomo Fanin, Business Development Manager di Cereal Docks, con l'obiettivo di capire quali saranno le tecnologie più innovative che influenzeranno ciò che mangeremo nel prossimo futuro.Nella sezione delle notizie parliamo di nuovi tessuti stampati in 3D sviluppati dall'Università del Minnesota Twin Cities, utili per l'addestramento dei chirurghi e infine del nuovo Agentic Commerce Protocol di OpenAI che permette a ChatGPT di completare transazioni e acquisti online.--Indice--00:00 - Introduzione01:38 - Nuovi tessuti sintetici per l'addestramento chirurgico (HDBlog.it, Matteo Gallo)02:52 - ChatGPT può ora fare acquisti online (OpenAI.com, Luca Martinelli)04:26 - Cereal Docks: cosa mangeremo nel prossimo futuro? (Giacomo Fanin, Davide Fasoli, Matteo Gallo)26:07 - Conclusione--Testo--Leggi la trascrizione: https://www.dentrolatecnologia.it/S7E40#testo--Contatti--• www.dentrolatecnologia.it• Instagram (@dentrolatecnologia)• Telegram (@dentrolatecnologia)• YouTube (@dentrolatecnologia)• redazione@dentrolatecnologia.it--Brani--• Ecstasy by Rabbit Theft• Omen by Cartoon x Time To Talk (Ft. Asena)

Federated Farmers telecommunications spokesperson Mark Hooper reveals the findings of the latest rural connectivity survey, which shows internet access hasn't improved in rural areas, and some are reporting that it is getting worse.

On this week's podcast, we continue our trip to Geneva, New York, for part two of the Cornell story. I spend some time with Christine Smart, director of Cornell AgriTech, and her husband Larry Smart, professor of plant breeding and genetics and head of Cornell's hemp program. Christine takes me through the history of the Agritech campus — from its 1882 founding to its living plant libraries and cutting-edge robotics labs. We talk Liberty Hyde Bailey, the USDA germplasm repository, and a future where UV light replaces pesticides and robots roam the fields. Then Larry brings us inside Cornell's hemp research: from gene editing for disease resistance to the painstaking process of seed multiplication. He shares his work on a CBG-only hemp line with zero THC and CBD, designed to open animal feed markets, and explains why F1 hybrids could unlock hemp's yield potential the same way they did for corn. And stay tuned, because next week in part three we'll hear from two of the rising stars in Cornell's hemp program — PhD students Jane Hamilton and Luis Monserrate. Learn More Cornell University – Hemp Program https://hemp.cals.cornell.edu Cornell AgriTech https://cals.cornell.edu/cornell-agritech USDA National Clonal Germplasm Repository https://www.ars.usda.gov/northeast-area/geneva-ny/plant-genetic-resources-unit-pgru/ Yu Jiang Lab – Agricultural Robotics & Sensing https://cals.cornell.edu/yu-jiang Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum https://www.libertyhydebailey.org News Nuggets, from HempToday Emergency rules take effect in Texas, restricting hemp intoxicant sales to adults over 21 https://hemptoday.net/emergency-rules-take-effect-in-texas-restricting-hemp-intoxicant-sales-to-adults-over-21/ French co-op, leading European supplier of hemp planting seed, has a new director https://hemptoday.net/french-co-op-leading-european-supplier-of-hemp-planting-seed-has-a-new-director/ Kazakh government backs China deal as foreign investors eye neighbor's hemp sector https://hemptoday.net/kazakh-government-backs-china-deal-as-foreign-investors-eye-neighbors-hemp-sector/ Thanks to our Sponsors Kings AgriSeeds https://www.kingsagriseeds.com IND HEMP https://indhemp.com

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On this week's podcast, host Eric Hurlock travels to Geneva, New York, on the top of Seneca Lake to take part in Cornell's Hemp Field day, held Thursday, Sept. 11. This episode covers both the morning and afternoon sessions for the field day. The day started in Jordan Hall on Cornell's Agritech Campus, where hemp program director Larry Smart got things started with a reminder why we were there in the first place. “Hemp is an interesting crop, has a lot of potential, but there are some things that we just don't understand about this crop,” he said. The morning session was focused mostly on hemp grain as a livestock feed. Cornell scientists presented their research on broiler chickens, dairy cows and horses. Andrew Bish from the Hemp Feed Coalition talked about the opportunity that hemp seed meal presents for farmers. “If 5% of the chickens are eating 20% of their diet in hemp seed meal, you need almost 275,000 acres of hemp grain produced in the United States,” he said. The morning session ended with Pennsylvania farmer Herb Grove from Brush Mountain Bison in Centre County, where he grows hemp grain and operates a bison feed lot and finishing operation. “We started the bison industry in 2011, and we started raising hemp in 2019. 2011, we had six head of bison. At the end of last year, we had 300 animals on feed." The afternoon session of the field day shifted from science to practice. Bob Pearce from the University of Kentucky talked about the S-1084 multistate trials, which bring together universities from Louisiana to Vermont to test hemp cultivars across latitudinal differences and growing conditions. "That's the ultimate goal, making sure that a grower in New York knows which cultivars to pick for that location, and a grower in Kentucky or Tennessee has the opportunity to choose a cultivar that is well adapted to their conditions,” he said. There were equipment demonstrations, discussions with seed suppliers, and a very interesting talk from Lynn Sosnoskie, weed science specialist at Cornell, who, because of the lack of chemistry labeled for hemp, stressed the importance of non-herbicide methods of weed management, especially equipment clean-out. “We have to be focused on the weed seeds that we are moving from field to field, especially because we have Palmer amaranth in New York state now. We have waterhemp in New York state. These are two pigweed species. They are exceptionally competitive with our crops. They are spreading. You do not want to have one of these weeds get established in the fields where we have very few options of weed control,” she said. The day ended with a demonstration of the mobile decorticator. On this episode you will hear the voices of: Larry Smart, Cornell University Chuck Schmitt, New York Department of Agriculture & Markets Luis Monserrate, Cornell University Andrew Bish, Hemp Feed Coalition, Bish Enterprises Raj Kasula, Wenger Group Natalie Trottier, Cornell University Morgan Tweet, IND HEMP Xuedan Zhu, Cornell University Tom Overton, Cornell University Herb Grove, Brush Mountain Bison Lynn Sosnoskie, Cornell University Bob Pearce, University of Kentucky Jacob Bish, Cornell University Terry Moran, Kanda Hemp Robin Destiche, KonopiUS Corbett Mitteff, KonopiUS Reuben Stone, UniSeeds The trip to Cornell continues on the next episode with one-on-one interviews with Christine Smart, director of Cornell's Agritech campus; Larry Smart, plant geneticist and head of Cornell's Hemp program; Luis Monserrate, doctoral candidate studying hemp fiber yields; and Jane Hamilton, a doctoral student studying the effects of UV light on powdery mildew on hemp. Learn More: Cornell University – Hemp Program https://hemp.cals.cornell.edu New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets https://agriculture.ny.gov New York State Office of Cannabis Management  https://cannabis.ny.gov Hemp Feed Coalition https://hempfeedcoalition.org Kreider Farms / Kreider Feeds https://www.kreiderfarms.com University of Kentucky – College of Agriculture, Food and Environment https://hemp.ca.uky.edu Kanda Hemp https://kandahemp.com UniSeeds https://uniseeds.ca KonopiUS https://konopius.com HempIT https://hempit.fr IND HEMP https://indhemp.com Bish Enterprises https://bishenterprise.com Hemp Harvest Works https://hempharvestworks.com Brush Mountain Bison https://brushmountainbison.com National Hemp Association (NHA) https://nationalhempassociation.org Forever Green – distributors of the KP-4 Hemp Cutter https://forevergreenpa.com News Nuggets from HempToday.net U.S. Democrats sign off on framework to rein in hemp intoxicants while protecting CBD https://hemptoday.net/u-s-democrats-sign-off-on-framework-to-rein-in-hemp-intoxicants-while-protecting-cbd/ Trump administration push to trim red tape leaves hemp industry still tangled in rules https://hemptoday.net/trump-administration-push-to-trim-red-tape-leaves-hemp-industry-still-tangled-in-rules/ Texas agencies directed to tighten oversight of hemp THC products under new order https://hemptoday.net/texas-agencies-directed-to-tighten-oversight-of-hemp-thc-products-under-new-order/ Thanks to our Sponsors IND HEMP https://indhemp.com Forever Green, distributors of the KP-4 Hemp Cutter https://forevergreenpa.com National Hemp Association (NHA) https://nationalhempassociation.org

Jeremy Au, Shiyan Koh, and Dmitry Levit dissect the collapse of eFishery, the breakdown of Indonesia's growth narrative, and the systemic risks that resurface in Southeast Asia's venture ecosystem. They explore how IPO failures and inequality capped consumer demand, why bad faith actors gained visibility, and how boom-era fads like embedded lending and play to earn unraveled. Their discussion highlights how funding has reset to 2016 levels, why board oversight is crucial, and where opportunities in agritech and supply chain digitization still remain. 06:07 Unicorn Religion and Reset: Dmitry explains how the belief in Southeast Asia's consumer population created artificial unicorns, attracted global capital, and birthed a generation of investors dependent on unicorn rounds. With that narrative now broken, funding has reset to 2016 levels. 14:25 Indonesia's Narratives Collapse: Once built on consumer growth and SME digitization, Indonesia's investment stories unraveled after weak IPO results and late-stage funding pullback. This led to the retreat of corporates and VCs, shrinking available capital. 20:14 Redefining the Middle Class: Dmitry critiques World Bank definitions, pointing out that Indonesia's true “digital middle class” is closer to 12–20 million spending users, not 70 million. This smaller but wealthier segment supports realistic billion-dollar outcomes. 23:24 Bad Faith Actors and Fraud: The eFishery scandal highlighted systemic risks in Indonesia's ecosystem. Dmitry frames it as long-standing misaligned incentives—founders chasing salaries or secondaries—surfacing explosively rather than new corruption. 27:18 Embedded Fintech Debate: Jeremy calls out poorly governed lending arms disguised as platform metrics. Dmitry and Shiyan counter that embedded finance, if properly structured, remains one of the most capital-efficient models in Southeast Asia. 30:35 Capital Efficiency Lessons: Dmitry shares research showing the most efficient companies in Southeast Asia were fintech enablers or platforms layering financial services. These delivered 7x–12x returns on invested capital, shaping their core investment thesis. 37:49 Profitable but Overlooked Players: Despite noise about failed IPOs, Dmitry highlights a dozen Southeast Asian companies quietly positioned for billion-dollar exits, already attracting $300–400M investments from North Asia and Latin America. Watch, listen or read the full insight at  https://www.bravesea.com/blog/dmitry-levit-shiyan-koh-efishery-fraud-reset Get transcripts, startup resources & community discussions at www.bravesea.com WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VakR55X6BIElUEvkN02e TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jeremyau Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyauz Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeremyau LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bravesea English: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts Bahasa Indonesia: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts Chinese: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts Vietnamese: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts

African farmers are embracing the digital revolution, and the impact on agriculture across the continent is nothing short of remarkable! In this episode of the Let's Talk Agriculture Podcast, Sharon takes us on an exciting journey into the world of technology in farming. Discover how mobile apps, digital marketplaces, and innovative fintech solutions are empowering farmers to grow smarter, sell quicker, and connect directly with buyers like never before. But it's not all smooth sailing. We'll also tackle the challenges that come with this transformation—think infrastructure hurdles, digital literacy gaps, and the slow pace of adoption and how these very challenges open up unique opportunities for businesses, brands, and farmers to flourish. If you loved this episode, consider supporting the podcast! CLICK HERE   At LTA Studio, we're passionate about helping organizations create content that resonates. Whether it's engaging podcasts, dynamic webinars, or captivating videos, we've got the expertise to showcase your work and reach audiences not just across Africa, but beyond. Let us help you tell your story in a compelling way! Interested in guest placements or sponsorships? Drop us an email at studio@letstalkagriculture.com. Ready to join the conversation?: CLICK HERE

If you listened to our main episode on technology, data, and online farm management, you'll know how quickly things are moving in the world of agri-tech. But what if you're not ready for big investments or complex systems—where do you start?In this bonus episode of Farming Focus, host Peter Green is once again joined by:Matt Dobbs from Agsenze.Adam Short, Associate Director in Data Programmes at AHDB, co-founder of MA Systems Ltd and Temple Technologies Ltd, and a farmer in Devon.Together, they share practical advice for farmers who are curious about using digital tools but don't want to overcomplicate things, including:The first small, low-cost pieces of tech they'd recommend for beginners.Mobile apps and platforms that are under-used but genuinely useful on farm.How to trial or test technology before making a big commitment.What to do if you've tried tech before and found it frustrating.The mindset shift that can make technology feel like a tool, not a burden.Whether you're tech-savvy or a complete beginner, this short episode offers simple, actionable ways to dip your toe into digital farming without breaking the bank—or your patience.Make sure you listen to episode 5 to get the most from this bonus episode. Farming Focus is the podcast for farmers in the South West of England, but is relevant for farmers outside of the region or indeed anyone in the wider industry or who has an interest in food and farming. For more information on Cornish Mutual visit cornishmutual.co.ukFor our podcast disclaimer click here. 

Neste episódio do Agro Resenha Podcast, trouxemos o bate papo que eu, Paulo Ozaki, fiz com Fernando Rodrigues e André Amorim no Rural Talks. Contei um pouco sobre a minha jornada, de um hobby em 2017 à construção de uma plataforma de comunicação essencial para o setor, impulsionada por persistência e visão. A conversa aprofunda-se na formação da Rural Mídia, uma parceria estratégica entre Agro Resenha e Rural, que visa revolucionar a comunicação agro. São apresentados os três pilares da Rural Mídia: a Rede Rural de Podcasts, focada em ampliar alcance; Rural Produções, dedicada a conteúdo de marca para empresas; e o inovador Rural Evolution, um programa de vídeo/TV que valida tecnologias diretamente com produtores rurais. O objetivo é levar informação de qualidade, conectar o agro real ao agro tecnológico e difundir inovações, capacitando produtores e fortalecendo a "cerca digital" do agronegócio. Descubra a evolução da comunicação no campo. PARCEIROS DESTE EPISÓDIO Este episódio foi trazido até você pela SCADIAgro! A SCADIAgro trabalha diariamente com o compromisso de garantir aos produtores rurais as informações que tornem a gestão econômica e fiscal de suas propriedades mais sustentável e eficiente. Com mais de 30 anos no mercado, a empresa desenvolve soluções de gestão para produtores rurais espalhados pelo Brasil através de seu software. SCADIAgro: Simplificando a Gestão para o Produtor Rural Site: https://scadiagro.com.br/Podcast Gestão Rural: https://open.spotify.com/show/7cSnKbi7Ad3bcZV9nExfMi?si=766354cb313f4785Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scadiagro/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/scadiagroYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQxErIaU0zBkCAmFqkMohcQ Este episódio também foi trazido até você pela Nutripura Nutrição e Pastagem! A Nutripura, que tem como base valores como honestidade, qualidade e inovação nos produtos e excelência no atendimento, atua há mais de 20 anos no segmento pecuário, oferecendo os melhores produtos e serviços aos pecuaristas. Fique ligado nos artigos que saem no Blog Canivete e no podcast CaniveteCast! Com certeza é o melhor conteúdo sobre pecuária que você irá encontrar na internet. Nutripura: O produto certo, na hora certa. Site: http://www.nutripura.com.brBlog Canivete: https://www.nutripura.com.br/pub/blog-canivete/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nutripura/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Nutripura/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nutripura/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TvNutripura INTERAJA COM O AGRO RESENHAInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/agroresenhaTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/agroresenhaFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/agroresenhaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/agroresenhaCanal do Telegram: https://t.me/agroresenhaCanal do WhatsApp: https://bit.ly/arp-zap-01 E-MAILSe você tem alguma sugestão de pauta, reclamação ou dúvida envie um e-mail para contato@agroresenha.com.br QUERO PATROCINARSe você deseja posicionar sua marca junto ao Agro Resenha Podcast, envie um e-mail para contato@agroresenha.com.br FICHA TÉCNICAApresentação: Paulo OzakiProdução: Agro ResenhaConvidado: André Amorim e Fernando RodriguesEdição: Senhor A - https://editorsenhor-a.com.brSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Neste episódio do Agro Resenha Podcast, trouxemos o bate papo que eu, Paulo Ozaki, fiz com Fernando Rodrigues e André Amorim no Rural Talks. Contei um pouco sobre a minha jornada, de um hobby em 2017 à construção de uma plataforma de comunicação essencial para o setor, impulsionada por persistência e visão. A conversa aprofunda-se na formação da Rural Mídia, uma parceria estratégica entre Agro Resenha e Rural, que visa revolucionar a comunicação agro. São apresentados os três pilares da Rural Mídia: a Rede Rural de Podcasts, focada em ampliar alcance; Rural Produções, dedicada a conteúdo de marca para empresas; e o inovador Rural Evolution, um programa de vídeo/TV que valida tecnologias diretamente com produtores rurais. O objetivo é levar informação de qualidade, conectar o agro real ao agro tecnológico e difundir inovações, capacitando produtores e fortalecendo a "cerca digital" do agronegócio. Descubra a evolução da comunicação no campo. PARCEIROS DESTE EPISÓDIO Este episódio foi trazido até você pela SCADIAgro! A SCADIAgro trabalha diariamente com o compromisso de garantir aos produtores rurais as informações que tornem a gestão econômica e fiscal de suas propriedades mais sustentável e eficiente. Com mais de 30 anos no mercado, a empresa desenvolve soluções de gestão para produtores rurais espalhados pelo Brasil através de seu software. SCADIAgro: Simplificando a Gestão para o Produtor Rural Site: https://scadiagro.com.br/Podcast Gestão Rural: https://open.spotify.com/show/7cSnKbi7Ad3bcZV9nExfMi?si=766354cb313f4785Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scadiagro/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/scadiagroYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQxErIaU0zBkCAmFqkMohcQ Este episódio também foi trazido até você pela Nutripura Nutrição e Pastagem! A Nutripura, que tem como base valores como honestidade, qualidade e inovação nos produtos e excelência no atendimento, atua há mais de 20 anos no segmento pecuário, oferecendo os melhores produtos e serviços aos pecuaristas. Fique ligado nos artigos que saem no Blog Canivete e no podcast CaniveteCast! Com certeza é o melhor conteúdo sobre pecuária que você irá encontrar na internet. Nutripura: O produto certo, na hora certa. Site: http://www.nutripura.com.brBlog Canivete: https://www.nutripura.com.br/pub/blog-canivete/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nutripura/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Nutripura/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nutripura/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TvNutripura INTERAJA COM O AGRO RESENHAInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/agroresenhaTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/agroresenhaFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/agroresenhaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/agroresenhaCanal do Telegram: https://t.me/agroresenhaCanal do WhatsApp: https://bit.ly/arp-zap-01 E-MAILSe você tem alguma sugestão de pauta, reclamação ou dúvida envie um e-mail para contato@agroresenha.com.br QUERO PATROCINARSe você deseja posicionar sua marca junto ao Agro Resenha Podcast, envie um e-mail para contato@agroresenha.com.br FICHA TÉCNICAApresentação: Paulo OzakiProdução: Agro ResenhaConvidado: André Amorim e Fernando RodriguesEdição: Senhor A - https://editorsenhor-a.com.brSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Neste episódio do Agro & Tech, Vinícius Góes e Tiago Matroni mostram como a união entre tecnologia e pecuária está criando um novo modelo de produção: inteligente, mensurável e escalável. De smartbands para ovinos a softwares de manejo com inteligência artificial, descubra como dados estão transformando o campo em laboratório. #agroetech FICHA TÉCNICAApresentação: Lucas OrdonhaProdução: Agro ResenhaConvidadoVinicius Goes | Tiago MatroniEdição: Senhor A - https://editorsenhor-a.com.brSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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A third of all food produced never reaches our plates. Apeel set out to change that—with an idea and a $10,000 prize from a university venture competition that turned into a $2B food-tech disruptor. In this episode, Jenny Du reveals how a plant-based “second skin” is reshaping the global supply chain and keeping produce fresh without plastic, chemicals, or cold storage.

What if the key to fixing food security and boosting property value was hiding in plain sight, right above our heads? MicroHabitat co-founder Orlane Panet is turning unused rooftops into thriving urban farms across 14 cities, with over 400 farms and 3x year-over-year growth. In just 250 sq ft, she's proving you can grow more than vegetables; you can grow community, resilience, and profit. From climate adaptation to corporate engagement, this is the blueprint for building a purpose-driven business that scales.        

The term ‘agtech' now encompasses so many different types of businesses and innovations, that from an investment perspective, it can look overly complex. However perhaps the opposite is true?Mark Kahn, Managing Partner of Ominvore, shares his ‘agtech-agribusinesss convergence theory'; where agtech startups eventually grow to look like a more conventional agribusiness company. He argues that if an agtech startup can't see a pathway to either becoming an agribusiness or at least complementing one, then it's likely to fail. The recent agtech startup failures in animal protein and vertical farming are an example of this.So what does this argument mean for venture capital, which is all about high growth potential, disruption, and of course, high risk? Are VCs likely to invest in startups which are going to become ‘just another agribusiness'? And does that even matter?For important context, Mark Kahn is based in India, which has a vastly different investment landscape compared with western countries. India has an incredibly large agriculture economy,  worth about $US600 - 700 billion, with about 50% of the Indian workforce employed in agriculture.  If you compare that with Australia, only 2.5% of the national workforce is involved in agriculture. In the United States, it's around 10%. Mark and Sarah discuss:Omnivore's investment thesis and how it has evolved over time to focus on food security, agricultural prosperity, resource efficiency & rural resilienceThe unique agtech investment conditions in India and how it compares with markets in western countries such as the US, Canada, and Australia Whether we are starting to see a global uptick in agtech investmentWhy Mark believes there is an agtech-agribusiness convergenceHow the Indian agtech market can be overlooked by western investors, because they do not take the time to understand itUSEFUL LINKS:Value creation in Indian agriculture - McKinsey and Company, 2025DeHaat - the largest farmer platform in India and portfolio company of Omnivore.What caused the farmer protests in India and what does it mean for innovation in Ag?- Agtech… So What? episode, featuring Mark Kahn and other investors.For more information and resources, visit our website. The information in this post is not investment advice or a recommendation to invest. It is general information only and does not take into account your investment objectives, financial situation or needs. Before making an investment decision you should seek financial advice from a professional financial adviser. Whilst we believe the information is correct, we provide no warranty of accuracy, reliability or completeness.

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Vineyard Revolution: Balancing Tradition with Innovation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-07-22-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Il sole splendeva sulle terrazze della Cinque Terre, dove Lorenzo e Giulia lavoravano instancabilmente.En: The sun was shining on the terraces of Cinque Terre, where Lorenzo and Giulia worked tirelessly.It: Le viti verdi si estendevano fino all'orizzonte, abbracciando il mare azzurro in un dolce abbraccio.En: The green vines stretched to the horizon, embracing the blue sea in a gentle embrace.It: La cantina Taverna era lì da generazioni, ma ora affrontava tempi difficili.En: The Taverna winery had been there for generations, but now it was facing difficult times.It: "Dobbiamo fare qualcosa, Giulia," diceva sempre Lorenzo, spingendo per innovare.En: "We need to do something, Giulia," Lorenzo always said, pushing for innovation.It: Giulia annuiva lentamente, pensando alle bollette e ai debiti.En: Giulia nodded slowly, thinking about the bills and debts.It: Lorenzo amava la terra.En: Lorenzo loved the land.It: Il suo sogno?En: His dream?It: Unire tecnologia e tradizione per salvare la cantina.En: To unite technology and tradition to save the winery.It: Ma Giulia era pratica.En: But Giulia was practical.It: "Se non paghiamo i nostri fornitori, chiuderemo," diceva.En: "If we don't pay our suppliers, we'll close," she said.It: E così, tra le mura della cantina, il dibattito continuava, giorno dopo giorno.En: And so, within the winery's walls, the debate continued, day after day.It: Lorenzo iniziò a sperimentare nuove tecniche senza dire nulla a Giulia.En: Lorenzo began experimenting with new techniques without telling Giulia.It: Lavorava di notte su un piccolo appezzamento di viti.En: He worked at night on a small plot of vines.It: Sognava che questi esperimenti avrebbero mostrato a Giulia un nuovo futuro possibile.En: He dreamed that these experiments would show Giulia a new possible future.It: Usò irrigazione a goccia per conservare l'acqua e fertilizzanti organici.En: He used drip irrigation to conserve water and organic fertilizers.It: I giorni d'estate passavano, e il tempo stringeva.En: The summer days passed, and time was running out.It: Una mattina, Giulia scoprì il piccolo angolo di viti modificate.En: One morning, Giulia discovered the small corner of modified vines.It: "Cosa hai fatto, Lorenzo?"En: "What have you done, Lorenzo?"It: esclamò furiosa.En: she exclaimed furiously.It: Lorenzo spiegò il suo progetto con entusiasmo, ma lei non sembrava convinta.En: Lorenzo explained his project with enthusiasm, but she didn't seem convinced.It: Tuttavia, non avevano tempo per litigare.En: However, they didn't have time to argue.It: Un esperto di vini era atteso quella giornata per valutare nuove collaborazioni.En: A wine expert was expected that day to evaluate new collaborations.It: Quando l'esperto arrivò, Giulia e Lorenzo decisero di presentare il nuovo appezzamento.En: When the expert arrived, Giulia and Lorenzo decided to present the new plot.It: Lorenzo era nervoso ma sperava nel successo.En: Lorenzo was nervous but hopeful for success.It: L'esperto tastò i grappoli, assaggiò il vino giovane, e annuì con rispetto.En: The expert felt the bunches, tasted the young wine, and nodded with respect.It: "Questo è interessante," disse, "potrebbe funzionare su scala più ampia?"En: "This is interesting," he said, "could it work on a larger scale?"It: L'esperto propose una collaborazione.En: The expert proposed a collaboration.It: Sarebbero stati finanziati per espandere questi metodi a tutta la cantina.En: They would be financed to expand these methods throughout the entire winery.It: Giulia rimase sorpresa ma contenta.En: Giulia was surprised but happy.It: Guardò Lorenzo e comprese che il cambiamento era necessario.En: She looked at Lorenzo and understood that change was necessary.It: Il sole tramontava, tingendo di rosso le acque del mare.En: The sun set, painting the sea waters red.It: Lorenzo e Giulia decisero di lavorare insieme.En: Lorenzo and Giulia decided to work together.It: Lei era pronta a sperimentare, e lui imparò l'importanza della trasparenza.En: She was ready to experiment, and he learned the importance of transparency.It: Insieme, avrebbero trovato un equilibrio tra tradizione e innovazione, garantendo un futuro alla loro amata cantina di Cinque Terre.En: Together, they would find a balance between tradition and innovation, ensuring a future for their beloved Cinque Terre winery. Vocabulary Words:terraces: le terrazzevines: le vitihorizon: l'orizzontewinery: la cantinagenerations: le generazionibills: le bollettedebate: il dibattitosuppliers: i fornitoriplot: l'appezzamentofertilizers: i fertilizzanticorner: l'angolomodified: modificatecollaborations: le collaborazioninervous: nervososuccess: il successoexpert: l'espertobunches: i grappolirespect: il rispettocollaboration: la collaborazionefinanced: finanziatiscale: la scalasunset: il tramontobalance: l'equilibrioinnovation: l'innovazionetransparency: la trasparenzatradition: la tradizionefuture: il futurobeloved: amatadebt: il debitotechnology: la tecnologia

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Matters of Tradition: Mateo's Bold Farm Revolution Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-07-20-22-34-01-es Story Transcript:Es: Bajo el cielo ardiente de Andalucía, un cálido día de verano, la finca de Mateo recibía la vibrante luz del sol.En: Under the burning sky of Andalucía, on a warm summer day, Mateo's farm received the vibrant light of the sun.Es: Las hileras de olivos se extendían hasta donde alcanzaba la vista, y el aire estaba perfumado con el aroma de aceitunas maduras.En: The rows of olive trees stretched as far as the eye could see, and the air was scented with the aroma of ripe olives.Es: Mateo, un joven agricultor, estaba decidido a que esta temporada fuera especial.En: Mateo, a young farmer, was determined to make this season special.Es: Recordaba a su padre, quien le había inculcado el amor por la tierra.En: He remembered his father, who had instilled in him a love for the land.Es: "Lucia, Carlos, necesitamos comenzar temprano hoy," dijo Mateo, con determinación.En: "Lucia, Carlos, we need to start early today," said Mateo, with determination.Es: Lucia y Carlos, amigos de la infancia de Mateo y ahora sus fieles ayudantes en la finca, asintieron.En: Lucia and Carlos, Mateo's childhood friends and now his loyal helpers on the farm, nodded.Es: Sabían que los retos este año eran mayores que nunca.En: They knew the challenges this year were greater than ever.Es: El calor era abrumador.En: The heat was overwhelming.Es: La tierra estaba seca, y los olivos, una vez verdes y firmes, empezaban a mostrar signos de agotamiento.En: The land was dry, and the olive trees, once green and firm, were beginning to show signs of exhaustion.Es: La cosecha dependía del riego, y Mateo sabía que su sistema tradicional de regado no era suficiente para estos tiempos.En: The harvest depended on watering, and Mateo knew that his traditional irrigation system was not enough for these times.Es: "He leído sobre un nuevo método de riego," empezó a decir Mateo a sus trabajadores y familia reunida bajo la sombra de un gran olivo.En: "I've read about a new irrigation method," Mateo began to tell his workers and family gathered under the shade of a great olive tree.Es: "Usaremos menos agua, pero será más efectivo."En: "We will use less water, but it will be more effective."Es: Carlos levantó una ceja, escéptico.En: Carlos raised an eyebrow, skeptical.Es: "¿Estás seguro, Mateo?En: "Are you sure, Mateo?Es: Esto es arriesgado."En: This is risky."Es: Lucia, siempre pragmática, añadió: "Podría funcionar, pero ¿no usaremos demasiado agua ahora?En: Lucia, always pragmatic, added, "It could work, but won't we use too much water now?Es: La tormenta de verano podría dañar."En: The summer storm might damage."Es: Mateo se detuvo un momento y miró a su alrededor, recordando las palabras de su padre sobre la importancia de la evolución sumada a la tradición.En: Mateo paused for a moment and looked around, remembering his father's words about the importance of evolution combined with tradition.Es: "Sé que suena arriesgado, pero el cambio es necesario," dijo con convicción.En: "I know it sounds risky, but change is necessary," he said with conviction.Es: La jornada continuó con los trabajadores observando a Mateo mientras él implementaba su nueva técnica.En: The day continued with the workers watching Mateo as he implemented his new technique.Es: La esperanza y la duda coexistían en el rostro de cada uno.En: Hope and doubt coexisted on the face of each one.Es: Y entonces, ocurrió lo inesperado: en el horizonte, se formaron nubes oscuras, anunciando una tormenta repentina.En: And then, the unexpected happened: on the horizon, dark clouds formed, announcing a sudden storm.Es: El viento levantó polvareda y el sonido del trueno retumbó en el cielo.En: The wind kicked up dust, and the sound of thunder rumbled in the sky.Es: La tormenta cayó con fuerza sobre la finca.En: The storm fell hard on the farm.Es: Los trabajadores se resguardaron, expectantes.En: The workers took shelter, expectant.Es: Mateo miraba las líneas de riego, temiendo por lo peor.En: Mateo watched the irrigation lines, fearing the worst.Es: El cielo rugió una vez más, pero sorprendentemente, el sistema aguantó.En: The sky roared once more, but surprisingly, the system held.Es: El agua se distribuyó uniformemente, alimentando las raíces sedientas de los olivos.En: The water was distributed evenly, nourishing the thirsty roots of the olive trees.Es: Cuando la tormenta finalmente pasó, el sol volvió a asomarse y reflejaba un nuevo brillo en las hojas de los olivos, más resistentes y vivas que antes.En: When the storm finally passed, the sun reappeared and reflected a new shine on the olive leaves, more resilient and alive than before.Es: Mateo suspiró aliviado.En: Mateo sighed in relief.Es: Aquella tarde, mientras las nubes se disipaban, Lucia y Carlos se acercaron.En: That afternoon, as the clouds dissipated, Lucia and Carlos approached.Es: "Has hecho lo correcto, Mateo," admitió Carlos con una sonrisa.En: "You did the right thing, Mateo," admitted Carlos with a smile.Es: "Tu padre estaría orgulloso."En: "Your father would be proud."Es: Mateo asintió, sintiendo algo más que alivio; una renovada confianza crecía en su interior.En: Mateo nodded, feeling more than relief; a renewed confidence grew inside him.Es: "Gracias, amigos."En: "Thank you, friends."Es: Con la cosecha asegurada y la familia satisfecha, Mateo entendió que el cambio no debía significar una ruptura con el pasado.En: With the harvest secured and the family satisfied, Mateo understood that change did not have to mean a break with the past.Es: Al contrario, era un puente hacia el futuro, respetando siempre las tradiciones.En: On the contrary, it was a bridge to the future, always respecting traditions.Es: La finca siguió preparándose para el próximo ciclo, un tanto diferente, pero siempre con las raíces en el mismo suelo fértil.En: The farm continued to prepare for the next cycle, somewhat different, but always with roots in the same fertile soil.Es: La música de los grillos seguía animando las noches cálidas en la finca, y los ecos de los trabajadores resonaban como siempre, pero ahora con una mezcla de admiración y respeto renovado por el joven Mateo.En: The music of the crickets continued to enliven the warm nights on the farm, and the echoes of the workers resonated as always, but now with a mix of admiration and renewed respect for the young Mateo. Vocabulary Words:the farm: la fincathe rows: las hilerasthe aroma: el aromathe farmer: el agricultorthe determination: la determinaciónthe helpers: los ayudantesthe challenges: los retosthe harvest: la cosechathe irrigation: el riegopragmatic: pragmáticathe storm: la tormentathe horizon: el horizontethe thunder: el truenothe storm: la tormentathe shelter: el resguardothe system: el sistemathe roots: las raícesthe relief: el aliviothe confidence: la confianzathe cycle: el cicloresilient: resistentesthe evolution: la evoluciónthe tradition: la tradiciónunexpected: inesperadothe wind: el vientoto nourish: alimentarto implement: implementarthe roots: las raícesto dissipate: disiparthe admiration: la admiración

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Neste episódio, recebemos Francisco Martinez, também conhecido como Chicão, diretor executivo do Broto, uma plataforma digital inovadora do Banco do Brasil voltada ao agronegócio. Durante o bate-papo, Chicão compartilhou sua jornada de mais de 26 anos no Banco do Brasil, seus desafios ao liderar projetos relevantes dentro do banco, e como o Broto tem se destacado como uma solução tecnológica que democratiza o acesso a serviços e inovações para pequenos e médios produtores rurais. Conversamos sobre a transformação digital no agronegócio, as iniciativas do Broto, o uso de tecnologia como blockchain em operações de barter, e o impacto positivo que essas soluções têm gerado no setor. Uma conversa descontraída e repleta de insights para quem deseja entender mais sobre as oportunidades e avanços no agro brasileiro! Este episódio foi gravado na Agrishow, a maior feira do agronegócio da América Latina, diretamente do estande do Grupo Piccin. PARCEIROS DESTE EPISÓDIO Este episódio foi trazido até você pela SCADIAgro! A SCADIAgro trabalha diariamente com o compromisso de garantir aos produtores rurais as informações que tornem a gestão econômica e fiscal de suas propriedades mais sustentável e eficiente. Com mais de 30 anos no mercado, a empresa desenvolve soluções de gestão para produtores rurais espalhados pelo Brasil através de seu software. SCADIAgro: Simplificando a Gestão para o Produtor Rural Site: https://scadiagro.com.br/Podcast Gestão Rural: https://open.spotify.com/show/7cSnKbi7Ad3bcZV9nExfMi?si=766354cb313f4785Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scadiagro/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/scadiagroYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQxErIaU0zBkCAmFqkMohcQ Este episódio também foi trazido até você pela Nutripura Nutrição e Pastagem! A Nutripura, que tem como base valores como honestidade, qualidade e inovação nos produtos e excelência no atendimento, atua há mais de 20 anos no segmento pecuário, oferecendo os melhores produtos e serviços aos pecuaristas. Fique ligado nos artigos que saem no Blog Canivete e no podcast CaniveteCast! Com certeza é o melhor conteúdo sobre pecuária que você irá encontrar na internet. Nutripura: O produto certo, na hora certa. Site: http://www.nutripura.com.brBlog Canivete: https://www.nutripura.com.br/pub/blog-canivete/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nutripura/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Nutripura/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nutripura/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TvNutripura Este episódio também foi trazido até você pelo Grupo Piccin! O Grupo Piccin, que hoje contempla o foco de trabalho em equipamentos, componentes e inovação, começou com o trabalho de um homem, Santo Piccin. Com a evolução da agricultura, os desafios se tornaram mais complexos, exigindo a utilização de implementos agrícolas mais eficientes. Grupo Piccin: excelente em produzir o melhor para o campo. Site: https://piccin.com.br/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grupopiccinFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/grupopiccinLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/piccin-máquinas-agrícolas-ltdaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk4BdnkZnq7gObUiR0XQR7g INTERAJA COM O AGRO RESENHAInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/agroresenhaTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/agroresenhaFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/agroresenhaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/agroresenhaCanal do Telegram: https://t.me/agroresenhaCanal do WhatsApp: https://bit.ly/arp-zap-01 E-MAILSe você tem alguma sugestão de pauta, reclamação ou dúvida envie um e-mail para contato@agroresenha.com.br QUERO PATROCINARSe você deseja posicionar sua marca junto ao Agro Resenha Podcast, envie um e-mail para comercial@elodigital.net.br FICHA TÉCNICAApresentação: Paulo OzakiProdução: Agro ResenhaConvidado: Francisco MartinezEdição: Senhor A - https://editorsenhor-a.com.brSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Next-Gen Black Boxes: Saving lives with Real-time DataTraditional black boxes—Cockpit Voice Recorders (CVR) and Flight Data Recorders (FDR)—have critical flaws. CVRs often overwrite audio after just two hours, while FDRs require physical recovery, delaying crash investigations. Honeywell's new HCR-25 solves these issues with a 25-hour CVR and live satellite data streaming, ensuring instant access to flight data even if the physical box is lost. This tech could have transformed probes like the Air India 171 or Air France 447 investigations, where recovery took years. Though retrofitting costs are high, global regulators are pushing adoption to prevent future tragedies.Frost Away: How Chile's Tech Shields FarmersFrost devastates crops, but Chilean startup Frost Away fights back. Its AI-powered mesh networks predict frosts hours in advance, alerting farmers to protect fields. Similar challenges exist in India, where apps, often paid for, offer partial solutions. Frost Away's innovation highlights the need for affordable, scalable agritech in vulnerable regions. The programme is presented by Gareth Mitchell and the studio expert is Chhavi Sachdev. More on this week's stories:Honeywell HCR-25FrostAway Production Manager: Liz TuohyEditor: Ania Lichtarowicz For the PodExtra version of the show please subscribe via this link: https://somewhere-on-earth-the-global-tech-podcast-the-podextra-edition.pod.fan/Follow us on all the socials:Join our Facebook groupInstagramBlueSkyYouTube If you like Somewhere on Earth, please rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Contact us by email: hello@somewhereonearth.co Send us a voice note: via WhatsApp: +44 7486 329 484 Find a Story + Make it News = Change the WorldLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Next-Gen Black Boxes: Saving lives with Real-time Data Traditional black boxes—Cockpit Voice Recorders (CVR) and Flight Data Recorders (FDR)—have critical flaws. CVRs often overwrite audio after just two hours, while FDRs require physical recovery, delaying crash investigations. Honeywell's new HCR-25 solves these issues with a 25-hour CVR and live satellite data streaming, ensuring instant access to flight data even if the physical box is lost. This tech could have transformed probes like the Air India 171 or Air France 447 investigations, where recovery took years. Though retrofitting costs are high, global regulators are pushing adoption to prevent future tragedies. Frost Away: How Chile's Tech Shields Farmers Frost devastates crops, but Chilean startup Frost Away fights back. Its AI-powered mesh networks predict frosts hours in advance, alerting farmers to protect fields. Similar challenges exist in India, where apps, often paid for, offer partial solutions. Frost Away's innovation highlights the need for affordable, scalable agritech in vulnerable regions.   The programme is presented by Gareth Mitchell and the studio expert is Chhavi Sachdev.   More on this week's stories: Honeywell HCR-25 FrostAway   Production Manager: Liz Tuohy Editor: Ania Lichtarowicz For the PodExtra version of the show please subscribe via this link: https://somewhere-on-earth-the-global-tech-podcast-the-podextra-edition.pod.fan/ Follow us on all the socials: Join our Facebook group Instagram BlueSky YouTube   If you like Somewhere on Earth, please rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify   Contact us by email: hello@somewhereonearth.co   Send us a voice note: via WhatsApp: +44 7486 329 484   Find a Story + Make it News = Change the World Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gillian Santos, co-founder and CEO of AniTech, and Neil Kho, co-founder of Arka, join the Founders Only podcast to share how they turned research backgrounds and last-minute grant wins into real, working agri-tech startups. They talk about the hustle of building in a close-knit industry, earning trust from the ground up, and why working in agriculture isn't just about deploying tech—it's about solving real-world problems with people, persistence, and a whole lot of heart. With support from Villgro Philippines, they're proving that collaboration—not competition—is what will move the industry forward."It all comes back to what you don't measure, you don't know. And what you don't know, you can't solve." – Gillian SantosResources:LinkedIn (Gillian Santos): https://www.linkedin.com/in/gillian-santos-3aa1ba115 Website (AniTech): https://www.anihan.tech LinkedIn (Neil Kho): https://www.linkedin.com/in/neilkhoWebsite (Arka Inc.): https://arka.asia Links/Sponsors:Villgro Philippines: https://villgrophilippines.org/Paymongo: https://www.paymongo.com/GoTyme Bank: https://www.gotyme.com.ph/SeekCap: https://www.seekcap.ph/Hustleshare is powered by PodmachineListen to our brand new podcast: Founders Only HEREDiamond Supporters: Sarisuki, PayMongo, SeekCap, Shoppable Business, Qapita, GoTyme Bank, Sprout Solutions, UNO Digital Bank Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Eggs up, wheat down: what's made the most cash for farmers? The Welsh government's plan to protect the environment, increase biodiversity and punish polluters. And warnings of innovation brain drain without more investment in agri-tech.Presented by Caz Graham and produced by Beatrice Fenton.

Send me a messageIn this episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain podcast, I'm joined by Gary Loh, CEO of DiMuto, who brings a refreshing perspective on fixing the fractured agri-food trade. Gary's insights shine a light on the 30% of food wasted globally and how digital tools like AI, IoT, and blockchain can help us reduce that figure.We discuss why traditional silos, where growers, packers, shippers, and retailers rarely share data, need to be broken down. Gary explains how DiMuto's approach aligns economic incentives for everyone in the supply chain, driving transparency and reducing food waste. He also delves into how real-time data is empowering smallholder farmers, opening up access to trade financing and reducing costly claims.We also touch on the impact of US tariffs, shifting climate conditions, and FSMA 204 compliance, and why digital transformation is no longer optional. Gary's journey from finance to agriculture shows that real change comes when you address the incentives and give farmers and buyers the tools to see the full picture.If you're serious about building a transparent, resilient supply chain, or just curious how aligning incentives, AI and data can cut waste in our global food system, this episode is worth a listen.Elevate your brand with the ‘Sustainable Supply Chain' podcast, the voice of supply chain sustainability.Last year, this podcast's episodes were downloaded over 113,000 times by senior supply chain executives around the world.Become a sponsor. Lead the conversation.Contact me for sponsorship opportunities and turn downloads into dialogues.Act today. Influence the future.Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showPodcast supportersI'd like to sincerely thank this podcast's generous supporters: Alicia Farag Kieran Ognev And remember you too can Support the Podcast - it is really easy and hugely important as it will enable me to continue to create more excellent episodes like this one.Podcast Sponsorship Opportunities:If you/your organisation is interested in sponsoring this podcast - I have several options available. Let's talk!FinallyIf you have any comments/suggestions or questions for the podcast - feel free to just send me a direct message on LinkedIn, or send me a text message using this link.If you liked this show, please don't forget to rate and/or review it. It makes a big difference to help new people discover it. Thanks for listening.

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Send me a messageIn this week's episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I'm joined by Bryan Parkes, Head of Innovation Acceleration at Zespri, the world's largest marketer of kiwifruit. Bryan shares how Zespri is taking a bold, practical approach to climate resilience through its Zespri ZAG Innovation Fund - an annual US$2 million commitment to agricultural innovation funding.We dig into why Zespri is using a venture clienting model—not venture capital—to attract global solutions for the kiwifruit industry. Instead of taking equity, they offer grants and technical support to agri-tech startups, making it easier to pilot and apply new ideas quickly.From using moth-inspired biosensors to detect rot early, to field trials of biochar for long-term carbon storage and soil health, Bryan outlines how they're making sustainable agriculture grants work in the real world. We also discuss how this work aligns with Zespri's ambition to become carbon positive by 2035, and how many of the solutions being tested could be transferable across other crops and food systems.If you're involved in agri-tech, sustainability, or food innovation, this conversation offers deep insights into one of the most hands-on approaches to funding for agri-tech startups. It's a look into a funding model that prioritises environmental sustainability grants and scalable impact over PR hype.Keywords: Zespri ZAG Innovation Fund, agricultural innovation funding, sustainable agriculture grants, kiwifruit industry innovation, climate resilience funding, funding for agri-tech startups, environmental sustainability grants, agri-tech funding opportunities, Innovation Fund, agritech support.Support the showPodcast supportersI'd like to sincerely thank this podcast's amazing supporters: Jerry Sweeney Andreas Werner Stephen Carroll Roger Arnold And remember you too can Support the Podcast - it is really easy and hugely important as it will enable me to continue to create more excellent Climate Confident episodes like this one.ContactIf you have any comments/suggestions or questions for the podcast - get in touch via direct message on Twitter/LinkedIn. If you liked this show, please don't forget to rate and/or review it. It makes a big difference to help new people discover the show. CreditsMusic credits - Intro by Joseph McDade, and Outro music for this podcast was composed, played, and produced by my daughter Luna Juniper

Agritech firm Bontia Bio has patented world-first technology which could bring a massive shakeup to the billion-dollar global animal treatment market. 

Felix Collins, founder of Full Circle Biotech, speaks with Jeremy Au about how biology, not machines, is transforming the future of food. Felix shares how his company turns agricultural waste into affordable, high-quality protein using insects, fungi, and bacteria. They unpack why SEA farmers care more about savings than slogans, how superstition meets pragmatism on shrimp farms, and how skipping big feed mills unlocked faster scale. Felix also opens up about building alone in a basement with buckets of waste, and why cost, not carbon credits, is the real key to decarbonizing food systems. It's a candid look at resilience, innovation, and why Southeast Asia may lead the next global food revolution. 02:22 Insect Farming as a Protein Solution: Early efforts to teach contract farmers in Kenya failed; he shifted to centralized operations to reduce complexity and improve scale. 05:11 Farmers Adopt Cost-Saving Tools, Not New Habits: Felix found that Southeast Asian farmers don't chase productivity—they adopt tools that reduce cost and keep daily routines intact. 13:20 Scaling Without Feed Mill Support: With no guaranteed offtake from large feed companies, Full Circle started producing and selling its own pellets to collect farmer data and grow sales. 24:35 Southeast Asia is Agritech's Edge: Fragmented supply chains and extreme price sensitivity make the region ideal for fast adoption of low-carbon, affordable feed solutions. 29:00 Carbon Credits Are Unreliable: Felix explains that while carbon credits are theoretically valuable, their volatility and complexity make them less effective than carbon taxes or direct market incentives for driving real change in food systems. Watch, listen or read the full insight at https://www.bravesea.com/blog/felix-collins-feed-from-waste Get transcripts, startup resources & community discussions at www.bravesea.com WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VakR55X6BIElUEvkN02e TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jeremyau Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyauz Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeremyau LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bravesea English: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts Bahasa Indonesia: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts Chinese: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts Vietnamese: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts

Tim and Tyler recap their experince and takeaways from World Agri-Tech last week and share some updates for the multiple "hats" they wear. — This episode is presented by MyLand. Learn more HERE. — Links Nuss Farms - https://nussfarms.com  Polaris Energy Services - https://polarisenergyservices.com  AgList - https://aglist.com  World Agri-Tech - https://worldagritechusa.com 

Stage content at events like World AgriTech is always of highest quality but there are conversations happening behind the scenes that give a sense of what's happening in the industry. Brook Cunningham, Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer at Corteva Agriscience, and Rob Dongoski, Food and Agribusiness Leader at Kearney, joined us for a conversation at World AgriTech to get perspective on many topics, including: A volatile market – and the reminder that it's also cyclical The tipping point for investors and the critical questions they have beyond just yield at this point in time Corteva's balanced approach between internal and external innovation and the company's areas of focus when it comes to investment and partnership How Kearney is advising companies seeking investment – of all sizes – in this volatile time (hint: don't go it alone) Areas of innovation that are seeing traction from investors The importance of creating certainty around the noise – from regulatory to policy and beyond How they both see this market cycle differently than past cycles The role of food and consumers in this next evolution of food and agriculture Crystal ball: what are the conversations at World AgriTech like five years from now?

Stage content at events like World AgriTech is always of highest quality but there are conversations happening behind the scenes that give a sense of what's happening in the industry. Brook Cunningham, Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer at Corteva Agriscience, and Rob Dongoski, Food and Agribusiness Leader at Kearney, joined us for a conversation at World AgriTech to get perspective on many topics, including:  A volatile market – and the reminder that it's also cyclical The tipping point for investors and the critical questions they have beyond just yield at this point in time Corteva's balanced approach between internal and external innovation and the company's areas of focus when it comes to investment and partnership How Kearney is advising companies seeking investment – of all sizes – in this volatile time (hint: don't go it alone) Areas of innovation that are seeing traction from investors The importance of creating certainty around the noise – from regulatory to policy and beyond How they both see this market cycle differently than past cycles The role of food and consumers in this next evolution of food and agriculture Crystal ball: what are the conversations at World AgriTech like five years from now?