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Sensors in Food and Agriculture

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Welcome Sensor technology is ubiquitous. Today, sensors are found in the home, cars, cities, hospitals and in many manufacturing processes. They also are having an increasingly important role in agriculture and food production.

Sensors in Food and Agriculture brought together academic and commercial experts to discuss current applications and future opportunities for sensor technology in the food supply chain.

This slide presentation is a concise summary of the Conference proceedings for delegates and for those who were unable to join us. I hope you will find it informative.

Michael Brand PhD MBA FRSC Conference Chair

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Venue

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The Møller Centre Churchill College Storey's Way Cambridge, United Kingdom CB3 0DE

Program Tuesday 1st December Wednesday 2nd December

09:00 Keynote address 09:00 Keynote address

10:00 Connected and remote sensing 10:00 Biosensor applications

13:00 Lunch 13:00 Lunch

14:00 Sensor applications in agri-tech 14:00 Biosensor applications continued

17:00 Panel discussion: opportunities for sensor technology in agriculture

16:00 Panel discussion: applications of sensors in food science

18:00 Networking reception 17:00 Conference ends

20:00 Reception ends

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Keynote address: The tech behind the farms of the future

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Jessica Norris NESTA

Connected and Remote Sensing

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Chair Dr. Andrew Baker-Campbell The Technology Partnership

Embedding imaging workflows within agribusiness R&D

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Rob Lind Syngenta

Connected agriculture: Towards improved decision making

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Dr. Sachin Shende KissanHub

Using position sensing technology to promote welfare and efficiency in dairy

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Andy Thurman Omnisense

Using remote sensing in the field to accelerate plant breeding

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Dr. Eric Ober National Institute for Agricultural Botany

Sensor applications in agri-tech

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Chair Martin Garratt Cambridge Cleantech

Soil moisture and climate monitoring in commercial Agri-Hort

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Tim Blyth Soil Moisture Sense

Air quality monitoring in chicken farms

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Dr. Foysol Chowdhury Cambridge CMOS Sensors

Modelling big data for crop production decision support systems

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Louise Bermingham Rezatec

Microwave to tetrahertz sensors for Agri-Tech applications

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Dr. Richard Dudley National Physical Laboratory

Panel Discussion: Opportunities for sensor technology in agriculture Panel members each had 3 minutes to give their views, after which the topic was opened for audience discussion.

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Dr. Michael Brand Sensor100

Dr. Foysol Chowdhury Cambridge CMOS Sensors

Dr. Richard Dudley National Physical Laboratory

Dr. Chris Hole The Technology Partnership

Dr. Eric Ober National Institute for Agricultural Botany

Keynote address: Food analysis from farm to fork

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Professor Richard Durst Cornell University

Sensors in Food Science

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Chair Dr. Michael Brand Sensor100

Portable biosensors for detection of chemical contaminants and toxins in food

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Dr. Katrina Campbell Queen’s University, Belfast

Engineered bacteriophages for rapid bacteria separation and detection in agricultural samples

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Prof. Sam Nugen University of Massachusetts Amherst

Photonic sensors for food quality monitoring during manufacture

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Prof. Wouter Saeys KU Leuven

Aquafarm: remote water quality monitoring and alert system for aquaculture operations

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Dr. Daniel Kirilly Camtech

Advances in sensor technology

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Chair Dr. Timothy Cox University of the West of England

Why sensors fail and how to make them work: lessons from biomedicine

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Dr. Danny O’Hare Imperial College London

Developing a biosensor method for on-farm detection of campylobacter in broiler chickens

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Dr. Lynn McIntyre Harper Adams University

Airborne Ultrasound for Detecting Plastics in Food Products

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Dr. Raied Al-Lashi University of Leeds

Panel Discussion: What are the major applications of sensors in food science? Panel members each had 3 minutes to give their views, after which the topic was opened for audience discussion.

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Chair Dr. Michael Brand Sensor100

Prof. Richard Durst Cornell University

Dr. MengHan Kuok Camtech

Dr. Lynn McIntyre Harper Adams University

Prof. Sam Nugen University of Massachusetts

Conclusions

1. Quality

2. Ripeness

3. Fraud

4. Toxins

5. Contaminants

6. Pathogens

7. Regulatory

compliance

Exhibits

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Elevator Pitches Exhibitors were invited to give a short presentation during the conference

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KTN: Sensor Systems

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Dr. Mark Littlewood Head of Sensor Systems

Scienion: Ultra-Low Volume, Non-Contact Print Technology For Sensor Loading

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Leonie Hilliard Sales Manager

Cambridge Cleantech Members’ Group

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Martin Garratt CEO

The Technology Partnership plc

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Dr. Andrew Baker-Campbell Consultant

Knight Photonics

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John Knight Managing Technical Director

Institute of Bio-Sensing Technology

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Dr. Tim Cox Director of Research and Enterprise

Camtech

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Dr. MengHan Kuok Director

Sensor100

an international network of people and organisations active in the development and commercialisation of bio-sensors and chemical sensors

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Dr. Michael Brand Founder

Monthly eNewsletter

Conference series

Poster Competition

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Winners: Dr. Tanya Hutter SensorHut Ltd Chemical sensors based on nano-photonic structures Christopher Storer eAgri Centre, The University of Manchester Polymer Sensors for the Detection of Phosphate Levels in Agriculture

The Competition was generously sponsored by:

Dr. Andrew Baker-Campbell, TTP, presents cash prizes to the Competition winners

The Technology Partnership

Reception

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Christmas canapés and mini Christmas desserts complemented mulled wine

An opportunity to view Exhibits and meet Exhibitors…

…as well as read the Posters, and judge them for the Competition

Everyone seemed to have a good time…

Delegates Approved “The Food Standards Agency found the conference to be very useful. The Agency is interested in whether sensor technology may offer the opportunity to improve its regulatory approach, and enable consumers’ interests to be better protected whilst reducing regulatory burdens, so it was invaluable to gain a better understanding of cutting edge work in this area.” Robin Linacre, The Food Standards Agency. “Many thanks for organising a good conference – great talks and a number of good contacts made. It definitely broadened my knowledge of sensors and applications in the agri food space.” Mike Simms, NeuDrive Ltd. “The SIFAA conference struck a balance of great speakers and panel members presenting interesting content and ideas, valuable networking opportunities, and a pleasant environment. As always with a Sensor100 organised event, the attention to detail, and commitment to delegates, speakers and exhibitors, made it enjoyable too.” Leonie Hilliard, Scienion.

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Sensors in Food and Agriculture 2016

• Date: 29 – 30 November 2016 • Venue: Møller Centre, Cambridge UK • Call for Papers:

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Sensors for crop production Sensors for food quality

Sensors for animal welfare Sensors for pathogens, contaminants

Sensors in aquaculture New sensor technology

Media Partners

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• Formed in 2011, now has over 3000 members in over 70 countries • Publishes a monthly eNewsletter, distributed free of charge • Conference series:

– Sensors in Medicine 2015 – Sensors in Food and Agriculture – Sensors for Cancer Diagnosis – Sensors in the Environment 2016

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