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Wiebke Gütschleg

Wiebke Gütschleg

Wiebke grew up on a farm and is studying agricultural science for her Master's degree. She loves the variety of the agricultural industry with a special interest in plants and insects. At RootCamp, she is responsible for the database of Agritech/Food Startups as a working student and does research on the product and services of the startups.

Recent posts by Wiebke Gütschleg

10 min read

Is AgBiotechnology the key to sustainable agriculture?

By Wiebke Gütschleg on Aug 26, 2021 9:22:30 AM

The fact that one farmer can now feed about 130 people is the result of constant innovation within the last centuries. Just within the last 40 years the techniques of modern biotechnology were added. But how will AgBiotechnology shape the development of the agricultural sector in the future? Can AgBiotechnology help us to feed all the people on earth and at the same time enable an environmentally friendly way of working? Do we have to expect to reach the borders of the laws of physics?

These are questions that we will probably only be able to answer in retrospect many years from now, but one thing is already certain: AgBiotechnology offers many possibilities and startups have a great potential to build a disruptive business and contribute to a more sustainable agriculture.

Biotechnology in general means "any technological application that uses biological systems, living organisms, or derivatives thereof, to make or modify products or processes for specific use". 
For us at RootCamp, AgBiotechnology encompasses more specifically biological and chemical techniques used on-farm including inputs for crops and animal agriculture in general, genetics, microbiomes and breeding.

Topics: agriculture startups webinar agbiotechnology
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What do Hannover, environmental protection and startups have in common?

By Wiebke Gütschleg on Jun 4, 2021 9:27:02 AM

"Nothing changes if nothing changes". In order to be able to continue living on our earth, more must be done for the protection of the environment, nature and species. 

The World Environment Day is celebrated every year on June 5th and this gives us the opportunity to reflect on our contribution to the planet and to change our habits accordingly. The theme for this year is ecosystem restoration, with a special focus on creating a good relationship with nature (#GenerationRestoration). 
Topics: agriculture biodiversity environment hannover startups