VIDEO INTERVIEW: Talking stakeholder collaboration and technological advancements in animal agriculture with Stephen Cisneros from TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE RESEARCH
Mars is investing $20 million in climate-smart rice farming to combat the impact of climate change on global rice production. The initiative includes adopting alternate wetting and drying (AWD) techniques to reduce water use and greenhouse gas emissions while maintaining yields. Mars' strategy involves scaling proven practices, training farmers, building resilience, and fostering industry collaboration. The investment is part of Mars' broader sustainability efforts to secure supply chains and support farmer livelihoods.
SynTech Research is intensifying efforts against banana diseases like Panama disease, Black Sigatoka, and Moko disease, which threaten global banana production and supply chains. By integrating advanced technologies such as drone spraying, digital monitoring, and precision agriculture, alongside expanding their biological solutions through SynTech BioSolutions, they aim to enhance crop protection and sustainability, crucial for maintaining food security and trade.
ProtonDx has expanded its rapid diagnostic technology, originally developed for human health, into agriculture to address delays in livestock disease diagnostics. The Dragonfly tool, using isothermal amplification, allows for on-site, rapid multi-pathogen testing, improving decision-making and biosecurity in farming. Initially focused on swine diseases, ProtonDx's technology is being trialed across Tesco-supplying farms and supported by a significant Innovate UK grant, with plans for broader application in cattle, poultry, and aquaculture.
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