Innovation thrives where bold ideas meet strong partnerships. The Netherlands Acceleration Zone is a game-changer—bringing agility and creativity to tackle pressing challenges in agrifood systems. Grateful for the strong support and collaboration with 🇳🇱 to advance innovation . #FAOConference

Just wrapped up a compelling exchange with Mississippi State University @msstate.bsky.social on how innovation, data science, and AI can transform our agrifood systems. Such transformative Partnerships move us from ideas to action.

Can biotech drive fair, inclusive, and sustainable food systems?
On Day 1 of the FAO #Biotech Conference, I shared how FAO is helping countries harness biotech to boost productivity, resilience, and local innovation.
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#Biotech4Ag #AgInnovation #FoodSystems

At #UNVirtualWorldsDay, I spoke on how AI-powered virtual worlds—the Agriverse—can help farmers and the whole agrifood system build resilience. But this must be grounded in open innovation, open science, & open-source tools to ensure equity & inclusion. #AgInnovation