{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64ff1f01ae641f00102e6e32/652cfe3508a24800122eabc9?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Episode 3: Robo Farms","description":"<p>In a changing climate, farms are already experiencing shifts in harvest seasons, crop yields, weather events, and more. Ensuring crops and farms are climate resilient is more important than ever. Can technology help us catch up with climate change to ‘future-proof’ our farms?&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Joining the discussion is<a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-ford-803a6a85/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> <strong>Emily Ford</strong></a> and<a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-harris-953884114/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> <strong>Martin Harris</strong></a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Emily is a Nuffield Canada Scholar and Senior Agronomist at Quattro Ventures. In her daily work she works on crop production through real-time field monitoring and providing solutions for top crop performance.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Martin is a passionate soil classification specialist and agronomist. He focuses on practices that mitigate crop production risk. With 16 years of experience in precision agriculture, Martin focuses on merging science and field practices for the benefit of the producer.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>LINKS…</strong>&nbsp;</p><p>-To learn more about Quattro Ventures and the work they do, click<a href=\"https://quattroventures.ca/home/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> <strong>HERE</strong></a>.&nbsp;</p><p>-For more info on Agropedo, visit their website<a href=\"https://agropedo.co.za/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> <strong>HERE</strong></a>.&nbsp;</p><p>-Check out Louise’s book ‘Avocado Anxiety’<a href=\"https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/avocado-anxiety-9781472969651/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> HERE</strong></a>.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>This podcast is brought to you by McCain Foods&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for listening!&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Presenter: Louise Gray&nbsp;</p><p>Produced by Atomized Studios for McCain Foods&nbsp;</p><p>Executive Producer: Faye Stewart&nbsp;</p><p>Producers: Rebecca Rappaport and Chris Attaway&nbsp;</p><p>Production Manager: Kaitlin Paramor&nbsp;</p><p>Production Coordinator: Bella Salini&nbsp;</p><p>Music: Barrie Gledden, Tim Reilly, Jason Pedder, and Alex Arcole</p>","author_name":"McCain Foods"}