From the invention of the seed drill to the introduction of steam engines, technology has always played a big part in agriculture. Now, during the time that has been coined “the 4th agricultural revolution”, the digital innovation that has transformed society and economies is now changing the shape of agriculture. With the most advanced technology at our disposal, it’s a chance to answer some of the biggest questions and tackle some of the biggest challenges that we have faced for generations – How can we feed a growing population and reduce waste, whilst respecting the earth’s biodiversity? How can we empower farmers, increase productivity and ensure sustainability?Episode Guests:Mark Jarman - Head of Agriculture / Satellite Applications CatapultPaul Febvre - CTO / Satellite Applications CatapultRichard Tiffin - Chief Scientist / AgrimetricsSimon Pearson - Founding Director / The Lincoln Institute of Agri Food Technology at The University of LincolnResourcesVisit our Projects Hub for some real-world examples of space data impact in the agri industry:COLCO – Delivering change for cacao in ColombiaForestMind – Actionable insight for a sustainable forest-commodity futureIFSAC – Improving Food Security and Agricultural CompetitivenessFind out more about one of expert guests, Agrimetrics, in our company spotlight blog.Delivering Agricultural Innovation Worldwise.Agriculture & Space: The UK Landscape & Beyond.Discover more about the role of Ubiquitous Connectivity in Agriculture in this blog piece.Get in TouchIf you’d like to contact us about any episode of In-Orbit, collaboration opportunities, or to find out more about how we can help your business, please email [email protected] Applications Catapult: Twitter, LinkedIn, FacebookAgrimetrics: Twitter, LinkedIn, WebsiteThe Lincoln Institute of Agri Food Technology: Twitter, LinkedIn, Website

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