August 08, 2024

Sam Watson Jones: Agtech Start up: Lessons Learned | Ep. 34 - Part 2

59 minutes

In this episode of The AgCulture Podcast, Sam Watson Jones, co-founder of the Small Robot Company, continues the discussion about the challenges and successes in the ag tech sector. He reflects on the future of agriculture and the potential for AI and robotics to revolutionize farming practices. Tune in to explore the future of farming and the critical role of technology in agriculture. This episode was sponsored by: https://www.bankbarn.io/

(00:00) Introduction

(04:05) AI’s role in agriculture

(08:20) Per Plant Farming

(15:23) Scaling ag tech innovations

(20:31) Global perspective

(30:05) The future of venture capital

(57:31) Closing thoughts

Meet the guest: Sam Watson Jones is a fourth-generation farmer from Shropshire, England, and co-founder of Small Robot Company, which pioneered Per Plant Farming technology. As a Nuffield Scholar, he explored AI's potential in global agriculture. Sam also serves as a Non-Executive Director and technology coach for startups. He holds a BA from Newcastle University and a PhD in Farm and Agribusiness Management from Harper Adams University.

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