Welcome to 2023! And as we kick off the New Year, a major ‘Save the Date’.
At last October’s 2035 Oceania Summit, reducing agricultural greenhouse gas emissions and supporting farmers & growers adapt to a changing climate were the two key themes. Building more sustainable agricultural practice lay at the heart of the Summit. You can view every recorded Summit session today at https://www.2035.vision/summit-videos/
The scale of this massive challenge makes it necessary to ‘chunk up the elephant’. One major global trend that has secured Wharf42’s focus has seen producers and regulators begin to move away from the application of chemical pesticides, towards an increased use of biologicals. These improve soil and plant health and assist support pest management programs designed to reduce plant disease and stress. This leads to better crop yields and increases environmental sustainability.
Want to make a difference? This is your opportunity!
At June’s 2023 Salinas Biological Summit, we’ll be hosting some of the biggest names in global biological research, investment and commercialisation. With our Summit partners, Western Growers, we’ll be hosting two days of keynote plenary presentations, in-depth panel discussions and grower-focused breakout sessions. An on-site exhibition will provide the platform for established agribusinesses, agritech start-ups and researchers to demonstrate their solutions in the biological space.
With borders now once again open for international travel, the opportunity to meet in-person has never been more important. The ability for delegates from around the world to network and engage will be a key driver of, and focus for, the Summit program.
To support international delegates attending the Summit benefit from their time in North America’s ‘Salad Bowl’, there will be the additional opportunity to join organised ‘field visits’ to some of California’s most productive specialty crop regions; including Salinas Valley and Central Valley. Meeting growers ‘on farm’ will provide the opportunity to share knowledge and learn best practice from others. From previous similar agrifood tech missions to the region, it’s just amazing who you can meet on the bus!
We’ll be publishing details of the Summit’s draft program, highlighting some of our keynote speakers and provide information about how you can join and participate in the Summit, in early February.
If you want to learn more today, please register your interest at www.salinas-summit.com