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Build: An Unorthodox Guide to Making Things Worth Making
From creating the iPod, the iPhone and Nest Learning Thermostat to investing in food and agtech… what can we learn from an entrepreneur and venture legend about investing in the technology transformation of food and agriculture? At F&A Next in 2019, Tony shared his motivation: “The future of agriculture...
Ukraine Crisis, Ripple Effects on the Transformation of Global Food Systems?
The Ukraine-Russia conflict affects international food supply. Over 50 countries are dependent on these two countries for feed, fertilizer and food. It casts doubts whether international markets will receive enough food to meet import needs. The situation underlines the need for more local production of sustainable food. Obviously, climate...
Panel – Impact Investing: Fixing the Transformation of Global Food & Agriculture?
The number of investors that invest with the intention to generate positive, measurable social and environmental impact alongside a financial return is growing. However, not all investments in food & ag transformation will generate desirable returns. This leaves us with a series of questions: how to finance a sustainable...
Panel – Regenerative Farming, Biological Farming and Vertical Farming: Bedfellows for Future Food Security?
Climate change, reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and a growing and urbanizing population, all require bold and scalable innovations in agriculture to ensure future food security. Universal prescriptions or recommendations will not work; instead, successful models need to be flexible and built on local knowledge. All stake holders are...
Optional: Wageningen Campus Tour
UPDATE: At 9.30 am, all participants who have signed up for the Wageningen Campus Tour will gather at the Orion Building – the venue of F&A Next – to check-in and getting ready for the tour. Trigger your imagination before going into conference, discover the Wageningen Campus ecosystem. Book...