Global Food Talk: How can innovation and partnerships drive plant health, resilience and competitiveness in food systems?

In this episode of Global Food Talk, we explore how innovation, technology, and partnerships can strengthen plant health and build more resilient food systems in a time of climate pressure and growing global demand.You will hear insights from William Sutton, Global Lead for Climate and Nature at the World Bank, who explains why resilience, climate smart investments, and international cooperation are becoming essential to future food production.The conversation then turns to Denmark, where Jesper Burgaard from KMC, a Danish potato cooperative, and Troels Nørgaard from Sejet Plant Breeding, a Danish crop development company, share how data, AI, plant breeding, and new genomic technologies are helping farmers adapt to climate change, improve yields, reduce inputs, and strengthen crop resilience.Through concrete examples, from drone-based crop analysis to potato varieties with the potential to reduce pesticide use by up to 80 percent, the episode highlights how collaboration and innovation can help build more sustainable and competitive food systems.