agriculture - Events - FoodAuthenticity2024-03-28T14:06:57Zhttps://www.foodauthenticity.global/events/feed/tag/agricultureImpact of COVID-19 on agricultural sustainability - developing resilience for the future, 23 November 2021, 15:00 -16:00 GMThttps://www.foodauthenticity.global/events/impact-of-covid-19-on-agricultural-sustainability-developing-resi2021-10-26T11:25:25.000Z2021-10-26T11:25:25.000ZSelvarani Elahihttps://www.foodauthenticity.global/members/SelvaraniElahi869<div><p><img class="align-left" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9737750252,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="659" height="369" alt="9737750252?profile=RESIZE_710x" /> </p>
<p>The ultimate consequences of COVID-19 on communities, countries and the world has yet to be realised and may take years to understand fully. However, the revolution in technological innovation instigated by the research community for SARS-CoV-2 testing and in the development of a vaccine has catapulted novel approaches of use for wider human diagnostics. The pandemic has also highlighted the chasm that exists for food security in the least-developed countries, a situation which can be seen as an analogy for the agricultural sustainability challenges currently facing more developed countries.</p>
<p>Improvements in pathogen detection, soil analysis, genetic diversity and the utilisation of gene editing tools (such as CRISPR) for rapid modifications to plant varieties have a role to play in facilitating solutions for the future. However, there remains a disconnect between these high-level solutions and their realistic application on the ground. Accessibility to, and timeliness of delivery of, cost-effective technological advancements requires immediate action by the global agricultural community and is critical to enabling the breeders to respond to the changing demographics of their challenged communities.</p>
<p>This presentation will investigate how genomics, and in particular the application of novel technologies such as ultrahigh throughput (uHTP) workflows developed for diagnostic solutions to the pandemic, can play its part in providing resilience and future-proofing against climate change, population increases and possible further pandemics.</p>
<p>You can find further information on the webinar and register <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-chemist-webinar-covid-and-agricultural-sustainability" target="_blank">here</a>.</p></div>New Scientist One-Day Virtual Event: Future of Food and Agriculture, 28 November 2020 10am - 5pm UK Timehttps://www.foodauthenticity.global/events/new-scientist-one-day-virtual-event-future-of-food-and-agricultur2020-11-16T11:56:39.000Z2020-11-16T11:56:39.000ZSelvarani Elahihttps://www.foodauthenticity.global/members/SelvaraniElahi869<div><p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8169624276?profile=RESIZE_930x" target="_blank"><img class="align-center" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8169624276?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="710" alt="8169624276?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a></p>
<p>What we eat and how we grow it are changing. The need to feed a growing population, tackle hunger and obesity, and avoid trashing the planet is driving the next food and agricultural revolution. <strong>New Scientist Live’s Future of Food and Agriculture</strong> is an online event for everyone who cares what’s on their plate. Hear how science and technology is making it happen in a <strong>day of inspiring talks</strong> across three stages.</p>
<p>Hear about the future of food from the world’s leading scientists on the Main Stage. Discover how farmers are protecting the environment, and why robots and genetics are changing the face of agriculture on the Field Stage. From lab-grown meat to sustainable diets, discover what’s coming to a plate near you on the Fork Stage.</p>
<p>And it’s not just talks… explore a wealth of <strong>incredible activities in online rooms</strong> hosted by our partners! Go on 360o lab visits, <strong>plan your next career move</strong> with our <strong>day-in-the-life-of videos</strong>, <strong>meet farming robots</strong>, test your knowledge in our <strong>interactive quizzes</strong>, learn about the global challenges and <strong>discover the cutting-edge technologies</strong> that promise to feed the world and protect the planet. Whatever your age, share your thoughts and <strong>chat live with the scientists and technologists</strong> at the forefront of the next food and agricultural revolution!</p>
<p>Hear from world-leading scientists and technologists and ask them questions about the future of food how we’ll feed a growing population well without costing the Earth. </p>
<p>For further information and registration details visit the <a href="https://www.newscientist.com/science-events/future-food-agriculture/" target="_blank">New Scientist Live page for this event</a>.</p>
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