VIDEO INTERVIEW: Talking stakeholder collaboration and technological advancements in animal agriculture with Stephen Cisneros from TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE RESEARCH
McCain's UK Farmdex report highlights significant challenges faced by British farmers, noting that 51% are considering leaving the industry due to financial pressures and only 4% find current government support adequate. The report also reveals a pessimistic outlook among 74% of farmers, with negative impacts on mental health and extensive working hours, yet it acknowledges their resilience as 71% adopt sustainable practices and 68% see technology investment as crucial. McCain urges cross-sector collaboration to address these issues, emphasizing their commitment to regenerative agriculture and support for farmers.
GreenAnt.ai, founded by Mario Edoardo Simmaco, pivoted from farming ants to using satellite data for climate action, creating Desidera, a platform using Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and AI for precision agriculture and climate risk management. Desidera forecasts floods, monitors crops and deforestation, and offers predictive analytics to help farmers mitigate disaster-related losses, democratizing access to sophisticated data.
Nestlé is helping Mexican farmers adopt cost-effective technologies and embrace regenerative agriculture — all while building resiliency into its global supply chain.
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