WUR and South Korea collaborates to advance agri

Added on 10 October 2024

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WUR and South Korea collaborates to advance agri

Photo Courtesy of DDS Bio

Wageningen Plant Research announced a collaboration with the Korean company DDS Bio to advance agricultural practices in South Korea through innovations in digital breeding and digital farming. This collaboration, under the project title "Fostering Climate Resilient Future with Digital Breeding and Digital Farming Innovations for Agriculture in South Korea" (FOSTER 1), marks the beginning of a collaborative effort between WUR and DDS Bio to address key challenges in agriculture.

Climate-resilient agriculture

The FOSTER 1 project seeks to address key agricultural challenges posed by climate change, food security, and the aging farming population in South Korea. By leveraging digital technologies such as digital phenotyping, precision farming, and automated cultivation systems, the project aims to improve productivity and sustainability while adapting to changing environmental conditions.