The issue focused on tech innovation and technological advancement in agriculture. Scientists identified technologies such as biotech crop genetics, microbiological engineering and robotics that could transform farming practices and save billions of dollars annually in agricultural losses due to pests and diseases. The scientists argued that efforts should focus on improving farm productivity rather than economics or regulations.

Paul Riboli, Research Scientist at NASA Ames Research Center (ARS), spoke about technology advances being implemented through genetic engineering that may reduce risks associated with pesticides and herbicides used on livestock and soy