'Innovation is the only way to survive sector shocks', warn experts

REAP Conference delegates urged to embrace technology to combat environmental and economic challenges

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Dr Belinda Clarke urged REAP visitors to innovate to save sector
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Dr Belinda Clarke urged REAP visitors to innovate to save sector

Only farm businesses that are prepared to embrace innovation will succeed future sector shocks, an agrictech expert has warned. Speaking at REAP's annual conference Start-Up Showcase - introduced to...

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