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As more farming machinery is incorporated with ‘smart’ capabilities, connectivity will become a bigger issue given farms are based in remote locations. Inmarsat’s Tregg Spolar says satellite networks could be the answer.

Australia was on track for a record cotton crop until flooding affected production, with prices also easing from highs at the start of 2022.

The long-term investment fundamentals of forestry should ensure the asset class continues to shine in 2023, despite economic headwinds.

Huge amounts of rainfall has seen Murray-Darling Basin water storages fill up – but widespread flooding has proved incredibly challenging for many.

A confluence of events could lead to increased food scarcity in 2023, with knock-on effects for prices and an increase in the attractiveness of controlled environment production in hot countries.

A renewed focus on the importance of diet and nutrition, as well as enthusiasm for more sustainable crop inputs and alternative materials, continue to provide opportunities for agtech investors.

2023 looks set to be another year of disruption in global markets and agriculture is not immune, presenting opportunities for savvy investors.

In a year of economic shocks and volatility across asset classes, the UK’s forestry sector demonstrated low or inverse correlations to equities and bonds.

Retained EU regulation means Impossible Food's flagship burger still can’t be served in the UK while cultivated meat is regulated by rules that were created before the technology existed, says Jeremy Coller.

Integrating vertical farms into urban settings could be counterintuitive, says IDTechEx technology analyst Brendan Beh, who tackles two other major challenges for the industry.