In this episode of TI:TALKS, TechInformed editor James Pearce joins Ricki to discuss how innovative technologies are influencing sustainability efforts in two critical sectors: energy and agriculture.
Ricki and James look at nuclear power’s role in meeting the surging energy needs of data centres, which are projected to double their power consumption by 2026.
However, public perception around nuclear waste remains a barrier to widespread adoption, even as big tech companies are exploring partnerships with nuclear energy providers to support their energy-hungry operations.
Read more: Will tomorrow’s cloud be nuclear-powered?
Transitioning to agriculture, Ricki is joined by TechInformed’s deputy editor, Ann-Marie Corvin, as the discussion shifts focus to autonomous farming technology and its potential to address ongoing labour shortages while improving agricultural efficiency.
Special guest Craig Rupp, CEO and founder of Sabanto, shares his firsthand experience using AI to retrofit tractors with autonomous capabilities, making farming more sustainable and appealing to a younger generation.
Craig emphasises that farming’s future depends on technology adoption, from remote monitoring to the flexibility provided by autonomy kits, which can significantly extend operational hours and cut labour costs.
Tune in to discover how innovations in energy and autonomous farming are creating a more sustainable future, tackling pressing issues from climate change to labour shortages, and redefining industries along the way.
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