SE 07 EP 06: Sustainable Agriculture: Are innovations in technology the answer to more eco-friendly farming?

Sustainably Influenced

Welcome back to Season 7 of Sustainably Influenced. This series we are discussing the intersection of technology and sustainability. By now, I think that most of us are aware that the agricultural industry has a significant impact on the environment, and it's essential to find ways to reduce that impact. The use of innovative technologies can help farmers make more informed decisions and improve the efficiency of their operations, reducing waste and minimising the use of harmful chemicals. As this is the tech season, I thought it would be interesting to look at how technology is aiding more eco-friendly methods in farming. Let me just start off by saying that technology has the potential to play a significant role in making agriculture more sustainable and environmentally friendly.

Kayleigh and her co-founder, Blaze, grew up in Lincolnshire surrounded by farms and food factories. Over lockdown, Kayleigh noticed how a changing climate was affecting local food systems and began learning how the food we choose affects the climate, too. Together, they developed the Floop App - the mobile app that tracks the carbon footprint of your food.

Sources:

https://www.climatexchange.org.uk/research/indicators-and-trends/natural-environment/sustainable-agriculture/

https://www.thefloopapp.com/

Transcripts for this episode will be available on www.sustainablyinfluenced.com soon. You can follow us over on @sustainablyinfluenced or Bianca @biancaffoley and email [e-mail] with questions, feedback and guest suggestions. Watch Bianca weekly on The Gadget Show on Channel 5 @7pm (GMT).

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