Agriculture from Space

Agriculture from Space

Update: 2020-04-13
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How are we going to feed the world when resources are dwindling and population is exploding?


Prof Mat Williams explains that "X-Ray vision" from drones and satellites allows farmers to understand the health of their crops and even predict yield. He's working with the European Space Agency to launch the 'Biomass' satellite with a brand new sensor - and students can get involved. 


Sarah Middlemiss, Space Programme Manager at Ecometrica, talks about getting the science to end users like governments and large agri-businesses. Many of Ecometrica's employees come from Edinburgh University thanks to their world class training.


And we can't ignore the fact we're all living under lockdown - presenters Murray Collins and Kim McAllister discuss the implications for sustainability... while recording under blankets. 


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www.ed.ac.uk/bayes


www.twitter.com/murraybcollins


www.twitter.com/kimmcallister 


Edinburgh: Space Data Capital is a Connect Communications production for the University of Edinburgh in association with Picture Zero Ltd.



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