Tag: Agri-tech

16th April 2019 Beijing

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by Helena Ou

Senior Science Policy Adviser for FCO Science and Innovation Network in China

Working with China to produce an apple of lasting legacy

China is the world’s largest apple producer, harvesting 31 million tons in 2018 which accounted for 50% of the global production. Yet the industry suffered a 25% drop from the previous year due to bad weather. The Newton funded RED APPLE project kicked off in Beijing in the changeable spring weather of late March. This […]

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16th October 2018 Science Innovation USA

Kyle Dolan

Kyle Dolan

Head of Science & Innovation, BCG Chicago

Agri-Tech mission to St Louis puts UK innovation on the world stage

A SIN-sponsored delegation travelled from the UK to St Louis, Missouri last month (8-12 September) to promote British innovation in agricultural technologies to a global audience at the Ag Innovation Showcase. The mission, led by SIN Chicago with organisational support from DIT Chicago and the UK Honorary Consul for Missouri, created new connections for UK companies […]

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16th October 2015 Science and Innovation Network

Dr Emma Hennessey

Deputy Head, FCO Science and Innovation

How science and innovation is helping to feed the planet

As the end of the World Expo in Milan approaches, Government and civil society leaders are gathering to mark UN World Food Day. Participating nations will show commitment to addressing the challenge of feeding the world’s growing population. It has been the central theme for this year’s Expo – and the UK’s message has been […]

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