Agriculture is considered to be one of the most important sectors of the national economy and its importance is growing every day, as global food production needs to double by 2050 to meet the needs of a growing population and to take account of changing dietary habits. Innovation and the digitalisation of agriculture have an important role to play in achieving such ambitious goals. Farmers need to be cost-effective, but at the same time sustainable, respectful of the environment, soil and biodiversity. Many researchers around the world are contributing to the challenges facing the agricultural sector by developing innovative products, services, etc. Coherent collaboration between science and the private agricultural sector is essential for a smooth transformation of the agricultural sector. <...>

DISARM is an active network dedicated to finding innovative solutions for antibiotic resistance. DISARM aims to reduce antibiotic resistance by reducing the need for antibiotics in livestock farming by focusing on disease prevention and prudent use of antibiotics. It is a collaboration between farmers, veterinarians, advisory services, academics and industry to disseminate innovative solutions for antibiotic resistance management in livestock production to alleviate the threat of antibiotic resistance. <...>