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Sustainable growth - Dutch pioneer precisions farming
Graham Watson
28th November 2019
This World Economic Forum clip looks at how Dutch farmers are among the most innovative in the developed world, largely as a result of the competition inherent in an country with such high population density.
Precision agriculture focuses on enhancing yields, reducing resource use and thus enhancing efficiency. Given that demand for food is expected to be 50% higher in 2050, such improvements in agricultural productivity are a source of optimism.
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