The rise of precision technology to improve the productivity and sustainability of agriculture.

This podcast was recorded on site at The Royal Highland Show in Edinburgh. We take you on a quick tour of some of the work we shared through conversations with the scientists and researchers behind it.
 
 In this episode we’re focusing in on precision agri tech, from vertical farming to the use of robots out in the field.

Introduction:
Professor Colin Campbell, Chief Executive of The James Hutton Institute

Interviewer:
Elaine Maslin, Media Officer

Guests:
Andrew Christie, Agronomist & Agri-Tech Specialist
Professor Derek Stewart, Director of the Advanced Plant Growth Centre
Dr Claire Hardy, Social Researcher and Project Facilitator - DigiCroft

For more information about what you’ve heard in this podcast, visit: 

Tom v4 robot
Small Robot Company
The National Robotarium

APGC
The Advanced Plant Growth Centre

DigiCroft
DigiFarm Research note

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