Bioscience and technology in agriculture will come under the spotlight at Africa Agri Tech taking place at the Sun Arena in Pretoria from 14 – 16 March 2023.
This forward-looking event will present a three-day conference and a three-day science and technology expo including presentations and innovation pitches.
Attendees will have the opportunity to gain a strategic overview of the impact of scientific and technological breakthroughs on future production methodologies.
Well-known journalist and television presenter, Anlie Hattingh, reminded us that agriculture encompasses much more than food. The textile, leather, liquor, medical supplements and multiple other industries are dependent on agricultural produce. The sector’s significant annual contribution to GDP ranks it in the top five.
Biotech scientist Dr Maneshree Jugmohan-Naidu, Director, Agricultural Biotechnology of the Department of Science and Innovation, shared an insightful overview of the valuable research and development currently undertaken by the department in partnership with the private sector.
Priaash Ramadeen, Co-Founder of The Awareness Company, underscored the relevance of modern data science in agriculture in a second presentation.
Hattingh went on to explain that the Africa Agri Tech conference would lift the lid on discoveries such as these with a strong focus on the role that the application of biotechnology will play in uncovering new uses for agricultural outputs.
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