“It’s time for a bigger conversation about genetic engineering in food and farming – one that turns down the noise on the debate by bringing in wider perspectives. On this site you’ll find news, views and links to help make the discussion more open, constructive and forward thinking. ”
Published: 31-10-2024
Engineered puffins, facial recognition for wildlife, ‘disestablishment’ of crucial horizon-scanning and disregard for international treaties. As COP16 wraps up in Cali, Colombia, here’s a trick-or-treat guide to what, sort of, just happened.
Published: 01-10-2024
The Royal Agricultural University’s Cultured Meat & Farmers project was a two-year study that examined the potential impact of cultured meat on UK farmers. Now that it’s wrapping up, what did we learn?
Digital Animals is a short documentary exploring how digital technologies are being used in animal farming in the United Kingdom and what this digital transformation might mean for people, animals and the environment.
The film presents four case studies of digital technology development along with critical questions about their purpose and potential impacts. With millions of pounds being invested, what is 'good' technology?
Written, directed and produced by Sarah Hartley and Tom Law. Co-produced by Hugh Williamson. The film, which also features contributions from A Bigger Conversation, builds on research conducted as part of the research project 'Responsible Digital Transformation in UK Animal Agriculture', based at the University of Exeter.
