Future of Farming

📅 Date: 15th of November 2024

📍 Location: Agroscope Research Center, Conthey, VS

🕘 Duration: 1 day

🗣 Language: English

This one-day workshop is co-organized by Innovation Booster Robotics and Agroscope Research Center in Conthey, and provides a comprehensive overview of the integration of robotics across the food chain, with focused on agricultural practices, and food production, complemented by interactive breakout groups for in-depth discussions and collaborative problem-solving. The workshop design, featuring two focused sessions and interactive breakout groups, aims to provide a comprehensive and engaging experience for participants. It encourages collaboration and innovation in applying robotics to address agricultural efficiency, and food production.

Target Audience:

Climate experts
Sustainability and product life cycle experts
Agricultural professionals and farmers
Robotics engineers and developers
Researchers and academics in agriculture, climate science, and food technology
Students in related fields
Policymakers and stakeholders in agricultural and food technology

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AGENDA

9:30 – 10:00: Welcome and Coffee

Participant registration
Informal networking

10:00 – 10:30: Opening Remarks by Innovation Booster Robotics, Agroscope and Josie Hughes

Introduction to the workshop objectives and agenda
Overview of the importance of robotics in the food chain

10:30 – 11:30: Session 1: Robotics in Agriculture

Presentation on the role of robotics in various stages of agriculture: planting, cultivation, and harvesting
Innovations in precision farming, soil management, and crop monitoring
Case studies with a focus on challenges
Q&A session

11:30 – 12:30 Ideation Workshop 1: Robotics in Agriculture

Participants divided into groups to explore the integration of robotics in the transition from agriculture to food production, focusing on challenges identified in the morning session.

12:30 – 13:30 Lunch Break and Guided Visit of Agroscope

13:30 – 14:30 Session 2: Robotics in Food Handling

Presentation on the use of robotics in food processing, packaging, and quality control
Advances in automation in food factories and supply chains
Case studies with a focus on challenges
Q&A session

14:30 – 15:30 Ideation Workshop 2: Robotics in Food Handling

Presentation on the use of robotics in food processing, packaging, and quality control
Advances in automation in food factories and supply chains
Case studies with a focus on challenges
Q&A session

15:00 – 15:30 Break

15:30 – 16:30: Wrap-up and Conclusions