Farmer's Weekly

The three technologies poised to change food and the planet

Agriculture’s impact on the planet is massive and relentless. Roughly 40% of Earth’s suitable land surface is used for cropland and grazing. The number of domestic animals far outweighs remaining wild populations. Every day, more primary forest falls against a tide of crops and pasture. If humanity is to have a hope of addressing climate change, we must reimagine farming.

COVID-19 has also exposed weaknesses in food systems. Food supply chains are efficient, but

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