Biotechnology is fundamentally transforming the way we grow, protect and improve our food supply. From gene editing to precision fermentation, the pace of scientific advancement in plant sciences is opening new possibilities for a more resilient, productive and sustainable agricultural sector.
In this session, Richard Harrison, Managing Director of the Plant Sciences Group at Wageningen University & Research, brings deep scientific expertise to the F&A Next stage. The conversation examines the breakthroughs driving this transformation today and the broader implications they carry for farmers, industry and society as a whole, offering a grounded and forward-looking perspective on where biotechnology is taking agriculture next
Moderated by Rens de Jong
Stage 1 – Podium
Rens de Jong, Richard Harrison | Wageningen University & Research