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DAN MATTHEWS

DAN MATTHEWS

TITLE : PARTNER COMPANY : CERES RURAL INDUSTRY : AGRICULTURE LOCATION : UK
Dan Matthews , Partner at Ceres Rural , is an experienced farming consultant and independent agronomist with over 25 years in the farming industry . BASIS and FACTS qualified , he specialises in crop production , agronomy , business management and rural development , holding a BSc in Agriculture and Land Management from the Royal Agricultural College .

“THERE IS GROWING RECOGNITION THAT AGRICULTURE MIGHT PLAY A KEY ROLE IN COMBATING CLIMATE CHANGE ”

DAN MATTHEWS , PARTNER , CERES RURAL
INDUSTRY IMPACT AND FUTURE OUTLOOK While challenges such as initial costs and regulatory issues remain , the overall impact of drones on farming has been overwhelmingly positive . Drone technology is steering the industry towards more efficient , precise and sustainable practices .
Jan-Maarten de Vries , President of Fleet Management Solutions at Bridgestone Mobility Solutions , highlights the importance of the drone technology evolution : “ The integration of drones into agriculture is not just a trend but a significant shift towards precision
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