Who’s really in charge of what ends up growing in our fields, the farmer with decades of know-how, or an algorithm crunching data in the cloud? This provocative question is no longer science fiction. It’s a real debate unfolding as AI-driven supply chain forecasting starts acting like a new form of farm governance. When AI…
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From Transformation to Regeneration: Why Leadership Must Continue Evolving
Transformational leadership has long been celebrated as the antidote to stagnation. In a world defined by disruption, leaders are expected to innovate, adapt, and guide organizations through change. One compelling articulation of this logic comes from Tilo Hühn’s work on transformational leadership, which frames leadership as the bridge between exploitation and exploration—between what already works…
Digital Farming Is Only as Strong as the Systems Behind It
Digitalisation in agriculture is often discussed as a global transition, as if farms everywhere are moving along the same technological paths. My own experience suggests something more nuanced. Having grown up in the Dominican Republic and now living and studying in Switzerland, I have come to realise that agricultural digitalisation is not simply about adopting…
AI’s Hidden Environmental Cost: How Bad Are AI Systems Really for the Planet?
Artificial intelligence has become one of the most talked-about technologies of the 21st century. Tools like ChatGPT feel light, quick and helpful, but behind every answer lies a huge machine infrastructure that consumes vast amounts of energy and natural resources. While AI can support society in many ways, its environmental footprint is becoming impossible to…
Can AI Really Make Our Food System More Sustainable?
Imagine a world where every effort to improve our food system actually made a difference. Where passionate students, dedicated teachers, and small organizations didn’t waste time reinventing the wheel, but instead found the right partners, resources, and funding—instantly. That’s the vision behind an AI-powered platform designed to connect stakeholders in the food system, eliminate redundancies,…
Using AI Responsibly within the Food System
As issues such as worsening weather patterns threaten food supplies, biodiversity loss is increasing at a rapid rate, and food waste is a large environmental issue, it stands to reason that many solutions should be considered when deciding how to address these problems. AI, with its wide-ranging abilities to detect and analyze patterns and predict…
Sustainability, Innovation, and Trust: Can AI Satisfy Your Plate and Your Soul?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the food industry at an unprecedented pace, driving innovation, advancing sustainability, and reshaping the way we connect with food. From bold new flavors to behind-the-scenes optimization, AI’s role in food is dynamic and multifaceted. But as the technology grows, so do questions about trust, authenticity, and whether AI can truly…
Leading with Purpose: The Golden Circle of AI-Driven Sustainability
Why do some organizations inspire innovation and loyalty while others struggle to gain traction? What separates those who lead revolutions from those who simply react to change? While there are many possible ways to analyze these questions, the Golden Circle, popularized by Simon Sinek, is a model that can provide some insights. The model encourages companies…
GreenState AG: Pioneering Sustainable Agriculture Through Innovation and AI Integration
In recent years, the agricultural landscape has faced significant challenges, from the impacts of climate change to the need for more efficient and sustainable practices. Addressing these challenges head-on, GreenState AG has emerged as a trailblazer, revolutionizing the agricultural sector through its commitment to sustainability, resilience, and the power of artificial intelligence (AI). The Three…
Opportunities in digitising food businesses
In this era of technological advancement, the food sector is on the brink of a significant digital transformation. It is not only about keeping up with the latest digital trends but also about reimagining how we use technology to produce, distribute, and consume food. Digital innovations that enhance food safety, drive productivity, and enable data-driven…
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