Future of Agriculture FOA 166: Food 5.0 with Serial Ag Entrepreneur Robert Saik
Robert Saik is a professional agriculture consultant, author, distinguished agrologist, and thought leader. He is a serial entrepreneur who has founded over 15 companies in the agriculture sector. His latest project, AGvisorPRO, is an app that seeks to instantly connect farmers with experts to help them with their queries and problems. Robert is also the CEO of DOT Farm Solutions, a company that specializes in the development of autonomous robotic farming equipment.
Robert joins me today to discuss AGvisorPRO and how it works to support farmers. He shares his reason why he is continually starting new companies, his inspiration to write books, and his personal take on the current state of the ag industry. He describes the importance of sustainability in supporting a growing population as well as provide ideas on how to improve farm efficiency. Robert also explains how the DOT system works and the biggest contribution it can provide the industry.
“If the farm isn't economically viable, there is no sustainability. So long as we have people, agriculture needs to be sustainable.” - Robert Saik
This Week on The Future of Agriculture Podcast:
- The inspiration that led Robert to write his latest book.
- Describing the importance of agricultural sustainability.
- Recent observations in agriculture and how they compare from five years ago.
- The demand for transparency from the ag sector.
- His conversation with Bill Gates.
- AGvisorPRO and how it helps farmers with quick advice.
- Traditional farm systems vs a DOT system and how DOT products work.
- The future of DOT technology and implements.
Resources Mentioned:
- Will Agriculture Be Allowed To Feed 9 Billion People?
- Abundance 360
- Future of Agriculture 095: Could Organic and GMO be on the Same Team with Rob Saik
Connect with Robert Saik:
- AGvisorPro
- DOT
- Book: Food 5.0
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