EP 7: Agri-Tech & Supply Chains

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?

We are pleased to have Maggie Aderin-Pocock on board to present and introduce our first series of podcasts. A British space scientist and science educator, Maggie is an honorary research associate of University College London’s Department of Physics and Astronomy. Since February 2014, she has co-presented the long-running astronomy television programme The Sky at Night with Chris Lintott. In 2020 she was awarded the Institute of Physics William Thomson, Lord Kelvin Medal and Prize for her public engagement in physics.

Resources

• Visit our Projects Hub for some real-world examples of space data impact in the agri industry:
  • COLCO – Delivering change for cacao in Colombia
  • ForestMind – Actionable insight for a sustainable forest-commodity future
  • IFSAC – Improving Food Security and Agricultural Competitiveness
• Find 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 Touch

If 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 marketing@sa.catapult.org.uk

• Satellite Applications Catapult: Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook
• Agrimetrics: Twitter, LinkedIn, Website
• The Lincoln Institute of Agri Food Technology: Twitter, LinkedIn, Website