CES 2024 Coverage | The Connected Farm: New Technology And Tools For Farmers To Reduce Waste And Optimize Their Work Cycle | A Conversation With Vonnie Estes, Vice President of Innovation at International Fresh Produce Assoication

Guest: Vonnie Estes, Vice President of Innovation at  International Fresh Produce Assoication [@IntFreshProduce]On Linkedin | https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonnieestes/____________________________Hosts: Marco Ciappelli, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining Society PodcastOn ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/marco-ciappelliSean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast [@RedefiningCyber]On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/sean-martin____________________________Episode NotesIn this Pre-Event conversation for our CES 2024 Coverage Marco Ciappelli and Sean Martin discuss the fascinating world of food and agriculture technology with special guest Vonnie Estes, the Vice President of Innovation at the International Fresh Produce Association. As part of their coverage of CES, the trio explores how technology is revolutionizing farming practices to reduce waste and improve sustainability.The conversation begins with Sean and Marco's excitement about the topic, as food and eating are among their favorite things. They delve into Vonnie's background and her extensive experience integrating technology into food production, covering areas such as breeding, genetic modification, automation, and robotics.The discussion highlights the vital role technology plays in addressing the challenges faced by farmers, including labor shortages and crop waste. They explore various innovative solutions, ranging from automation in weeding and planting to using computer vision and lasers for pest control. Vonnie also emphasizes the importance of technology in optimizing crop production while reducing food waste throughout the supply chain.Furthermore, the panel addresses the potential for technology to connect the entire agricultural ecosystem, from small farmers to large companies, fostering collaboration and sustainability. They touch upon the advancements in data-driven decision-making, AI applications, and the emerging concept of regenerative agriculture.Overall, this thought-provoking episode showcases the incredible potential of technology in revolutionizing the food and agriculture industry, offers insights into ongoing initiatives, and encourages talented individuals to join the sector's quest for a more sustainable future.____________________________Catch all of our CES 2024 event coverage: https://www.itspmagazine.com/ces-2024-las-vegas-usa-event-coverageWatch this and other videos on ITSPmagazine's YouTube ChannelCES 2024 Las Vegas playlist: 📺 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnYu0psdcllTcuvjsP6zvFyZkL7z2D8WZRedefining Society Podcast with Marco Ciappelli playlist: 📺 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnYu0psdcllTUoWMGGQHlGVZA575VtGr9ITSPmagazine YouTube Channel: 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@itspmagazineBe sure to share and subscribe!____________________________ResourcesThe Connected Farm: New Tools for Farmers to Reduce Waste: https://www.ces.tech/sessions-events/agt/ag03.aspxLearn more about CES 2024: https://www.ces.tech/____________________________For more CES 2024 Event Coverage visit: https://www.itspmagazine.com/ces-2024-las-vegas-usa-event-coverageTo see and hear more Redefining Society stories on ITSPmagazine, visit:https://www.itspmagazine.com/redefining-society-podcastAre you interested in sponsoring an ITSPmagazine Channel?👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/sponsor-the-itspmagazine-podcast-network