Cambridge goes AgriFood!
Throwback to the inspiring “Cambridge AgriFood Supply Chain Resilience Workshop 2024” held by the Cambridge Industrial Resilience Group at the beginning of June!
Our CEO, Markus Häuser, delivered a keynote presentation, highlighting the crucial role of space research in developing sustainable food production approaches. AgriFood R&D and manufacturing in space can lead to increased crop yields, more stress-tolerant plants, reduced chemical and water usage, and more sustainable food production with longer shelf lives. These solutions can significantly enhance food security on Earth.
Markus also emphasized the importance of collaboration and cooperation in the AgriFood field. The diversity of the speakers and panelists, representing various sectors from policy to research and industry, and hailing from all corners of the globe, was deeply inspiring. The enthusiasm and openness of professors and students who spontaneously began networking and brainstorming potential projects imbued the day with a sense of hope.
To drive discussion and development forward, different points of view and diverse expertise on critical topics are crucial. Both were beautifully showcased in the panel discussions of the day. The “Financing Mechanisms as Drivers of a Sustainable Food Supply Chain” panel included Mr. Adam White (Barclays), Dr. Ying Q. (Citi), Dr. Peter M. Umunay (Global Environment Facility), and Prof. Helen Rogers (Technische Hochschule Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm). The “Visibility and Traceability as Enablers of a Resilient Food Supply Chain ” panel featured Mr. Kiran Srirama (Google Cloud), Ms. Leena Malde (Wealmoor Ltd), Mr. Guy Cuthbert (Atheon Analytics), and Prof. Kulwant Pawar (University of Nottingham).
A heartfelt thank you to the workshop chairs, Dr. Mukesh Kumar and Prof Manoj Dora, for hosting such a successful and impactful event. It was an honor to be in the lineup alongside other incredible keynote speakers, including Mario Lubetkin (FAO), Rene Castro (FAO), Arvind Padhee (Government of Odisha), and Jack A Bobo (Food Systems Institute at the University of Nottingham).
Within just a few days, University of Cambridge has become an indispensable partner for the ESA BSGN | Business in Space Growth Network Accelerator AgriFood program.
Together, we are making strides towards a more resilient global food system.
