Shifting Perspectives: How Nanotech is Gaining Ground in Farming
AgTech36024 Apr 2025

Shifting Perspectives: How Nanotech is Gaining Ground in Farming

Dr. Jason White from the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station explains how nano-scale materials, once seen as potential hazards, are gaining popularity and are now used to boost plant health, increase crop yields, and build climate resilience. He discusses global collaborations, regulatory landscapes, and promising work using nano-nutrients to prepare crops for future stress. Learn how precision delivery through nanotech could reshape sustainable farming.

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