AgTech360

AgTech 360

From the N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative at NC State comes a podcast that takes a 360° view of emerging agriculture technologies. Join the host, N.C. PSI Executive Director Adrian Percy as he speaks with academic researchers, industry experts, growers, producers, Extension specialists, and others in the agtech community.

  1. Trait Innovation and the Future of Farming

    19 mai

    Trait Innovation and the Future of Farming

    Charlie Baxter, Head of Trait R&D at Syngenta discusses how plant traits, biotechnology and genome editing are shaping the future of agriculture. From insect resistance and herbicide tolerance to AI-driven trait discovery and precision breeding, Charlie explains how crop trait innovation is helping farmers improve yield, strengthen climate resilience and advance sustainable farming practices. The conversation also explores the future of crop improvement, the evolving role of genetic technologies in agriculture and how companies like Syngenta are developing next-generation solutions to help feed a growing global population.

    31 min
  2. AgTech at a Crossroads: Capital, Innovation, and Resilience

    18 mars

    AgTech at a Crossroads: Capital, Innovation, and Resilience

    In this final episode of the Climate-Ready Agriculture series, agtech investor and innovation advisor Mark Brooks shares insights on how new technologies, research, and business decisions are shaping the future of agriculture. The conversation explores emerging trends in agtech, how climate challenges are influencing real-world decisions across the food system, and why stronger collaboration between researchers, entrepreneurs, and industry will be key to building more resilient agricultural systems.

    29 min
  3. AI-Powered Plant Breeding with Avalo

    4 mars

    AI-Powered Plant Breeding with Avalo

    Mariano Alvarez, Co-Founder and Chief Science Officer of Avalo, shares how AI and machine learning are reshaping plant breeding. From genomic prediction to advanced modeling and data-driven decision-making, we explore how advanced tools are accelerating crop development and helping breeders tackle complex traits like heat tolerance, drought response, and nitrogen use efficiency.  The conversation highlights how AI is reshaping the speed, cost, and impact of modern crop development—from the lab to the field.

    24 min
  4. MRV: From Measurement to Impact with Bill Salas

    18 févr.

    MRV: From Measurement to Impact with Bill Salas

    In this episode, Bill Salas, Co-Founder and Chief Science Officer at Regrow, explains how MRV—measurement, reporting, and verification—is helping agriculture quantify environmental and agronomic outcomes at the field level. The conversation explores how satellite data, models, and farm-level information come together to support climate-ready agriculture, enable regenerative programs, and help growers and agri-food companies make informed, data-driven decisions.

    17 min
  5. Soil Microbes and Crop Resilience with Dr. Amy Grunden

    4 févr.

    Soil Microbes and Crop Resilience with Dr. Amy Grunden

    Dr. Amy Grunden, professor of microbiology at NC State University, discusses how soil biology and plant–microbe interactions play a critical role in crop resilience under heat, drought, and other climate stresses. She shares insights into how microbial diversity supports nutrient cycling, disease suppression, and overall plant health, and how interdisciplinary research is deepening our understanding of resilient cropping systems. Find out what these discoveries could mean for growers and the future of climate-ready agriculture on this episode.

    17 min
  6. Using Biologicals to Tackle Resistance and Protect Global Food Systems

    18/12/2025

    Using Biologicals to Tackle Resistance and Protect Global Food Systems

    Dr. Louise Thatcher of CSIRO shares insights into how biological crop protection tools are helping address resistance challenges and support more resilient food systems. The discussion highlights the science behind microbial discovery, the journey from lab to field, and why consistency, grower trust, and regulatory alignment are essential for scaling biologicals globally. The conversation offers a global perspective on how nature-based solutions can play an impactful role in sustainable agriculture.

    13 min
  7. Microbes at Work: Nature-Based Crop Protection in Action

    11/12/2025

    Microbes at Work: Nature-Based Crop Protection in Action

    Isabel Vercauteren, CEO and co-founder of Aphea Bio, shares how microbes are being harnessed to create new biocontrol and biostimulant solutions for agriculture. She explains how Aphea Bio’s advanced R&D platform identifies promising microbial candidates, and discusses the opportunities and challenges of bringing biological products to market. Learn more about the future of biologicals, the evolving regulatory landscape, and how microbial innovations can support more sustainable and resilient crop systems.

    14 min
  8. Science in Sequence: How RNAi is Transforming Crop Health

    19/11/2025

    Science in Sequence: How RNAi is Transforming Crop Health

    GreenLight Biosciences’ CCO Mark Singleton explains how RNA interference (RNAi) technology is opening a new pathway for sustainable crop protection. Learn how RNAi works, why it offers a highly targeted and biodegradable alternative to traditional chemistry, and how the company’s innovations are shaping the future of plant health. Tune in to hear how RNA-based tools are moving from scientific concept to real-world solutions for growers.

    14 min
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À propos

From the N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative at NC State comes a podcast that takes a 360° view of emerging agriculture technologies. Join the host, N.C. PSI Executive Director Adrian Percy as he speaks with academic researchers, industry experts, growers, producers, Extension specialists, and others in the agtech community.

Informations

  • Création
    AgTech 360
  • Années d’activité
    2020 - 2026
  • Épisodes
    75
  • Classification
    Tous publics
  • Copyright
    © 2026 AgTech360
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