Seeding Sustainability: Agriculture Innovations to Feed Future Generations
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.
Episode Overview
The agriculture industry will need to feed a projected 10 billion people by 2050. Project teams are transforming production to meet this demand—finding climate-friendly ways to maximize yields. We discuss this with:
Lucia von Reusner, carbon technical lead, Regrow Ag, Boulder, Colorado, United States: von Reusner is working with Cargill to help the food and agriculture giant reduce carbon emissions throughout its supply chain. She also shares how her team builds buy-in from farmers to adopt regenerative agriculture practices, changing sometimes generations-held practices.
Ahmad Hammoud, head of operations for the Gulf Cooperation Council region, Alesca Life, Dubai: Hammoud is collaborating with hospitality groups and residential developers to build indoor farms in Dubai. He explains how these tech-fueled farms boost the amount of fresh produce grown in a challenging climate, and how teams are educating students and Dubai residents on today’s opportunities in the agriculture sector.
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