Digital and data-driven: the new age of agriculture
From Talk innovation: unlocking technology by European Patent Office
November 11, 2025 · 15 min · Season 6 · Episode 14
About this episode
Experts discuss the impact of digital agriculture and cutting-edge technologies on food production.
The global population is growing, and digital agriculture is reshaping food production to meet their needs. So, where is farming being re-invented and who's behind it? Join experts as they discuss the rise of cutting-edge technologies like AI robotics, data analytics and automation, sharing examples such as automated fruit trackers and smart farming platforms. Hear how public research bodies and private firms are collaborating to drive innovation, and what challenges Europe must tackle to stay ahead. Host: Marguerite McCaughan, Communications Manager, EPO Guests: Victor Veefkind, Patent Examiner in Detergents, Explosives, Fertilisers and Stream Leader for Technology Intelligence at the EPO’s Observatory Christopher Armstrong, Manager of Start -ups & Open Innovation, German Agricultural Society Stanley Oliveira, Senior Researcher, Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (EMBRAPA) More information: Technology insight report “Digital Agriculture - Towards Sustainable Food Security” New technology platform on Digital Agriculture
People in this episode
Host: Marguerite McCaughan
Guests: Victor Veefkind, Christopher Armstrong, Stanley Oliveira
Topics covered
- digital agriculture
- food production
- AI robotics
- data analytics
- automation
- innovation
- sustainable food security
Keywords
- digital agriculture
- AI robotics
- data analytics
- automation
- smart farming
- food security
- innovation
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: European Patent Office, German Agricultural Society, Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (EMBRAPA)
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