Peter Kelly is one of the leading agricultural scientists in the world, and has started a novel advocacy, research, and policy non-profit Grow Further. It is focused on creating a food secure world. They engage farmers, scientists, and individuals in participatory innovation for global food security and sustainable agriculture. Their members come from different backgrounds, but we all come eager to learn from each other, invest in the future of food, support scientists with overlooked ideas, and help small-scale farmers.
In this interview, Peter and I talk about the technologies that can innovate our food industry and feed over 7 billion people (and counting), the challenges of scientific advocacy, and what the future of sustainable development is. Learn more about his personal journey and the inspiration that led him to build Grow Further.
Key Highlights:
[00:01 - 11:20] - Opening segment
Dr. Rusha introduces Peter!
Whether or not there is a crisis situation with food supply
What contributes to food insecurity?
Climate change
Water shortage
Soil degradation
Conflict
[11:21 - 37:58] – Providing Solutions To The Current Food Distribution System
Current food distribution system
Viable innovative solution
Vertical farming
Technological innovations of Kelly’s organization
Testing indigenous veterinary herbs
Building a movement for food security
[37:59 - 37:45] – Developing Wheat Crops To Solve The Food Crisis
Partnering with nonprofit organizations
The current state of food in America
Plant-based meats
The role of livestock moving forward
[37:46 – 53:21] - Closing Segment
Peter’s organization is open to collaboration with others, and encourages listeners to visit !
Connect with Peter Kelly at:
Website: https://www.growfurther.org/
LinkedIn: Peter Kelly
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Tweetable Quotes:
Peter Kelly- "There is a path forward. our strategy at grow further is to focus on innovations that are relevant to smallholder farmers and to other disadvantaged populations.”
Peter Kelly- "Success would mean higher incomes for farmers. It would mean better nutrition, both for farmers and for consumers. And it would mean more stable yields, even in the face of a changing climate."
Dr. Rusha Modi - “We can innovate despite our shortcomings as a species, and that has saved us before.”