LAMASUS researcher Franz Sinabell discusses current challenges in agriculture

23 August 2024
LAMASUS researcher Franz Sinabell wrote an article on the website of a plant breeding company on the current challenges faced by agriculture, particularly crop farming.
Here are some key insights:
- Climate change affects agriculture severely; adaptations are necessary, and that brings higher costs
- The demand for biological and sustainable production has increased, leading to diversification of products
- There is a need for increased digitalisation; and an increased need for knowhow and data management
- Political frameworks in countries differ; for instance in some countries, regulations are permissive regarding innovative plant breeding technologies. Other political themes like import of grain, and use of fertilisation and pesticides can play a role