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We're incredibly proud to celebrate our co-founder, Professor Derya Baran, on her recent election to the Board of Directors of the Materials Research Society (MRS), at KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology). As the inventor behind our award-winning SecondSky technology, Derya exemplifies the spirit of innovation and commitment to sustainability that drives iyris forward. Her extensive chemistry and materials science background, combined with her leadership in academia and entrepreneurship, has positioned her as an influential voice in the field. Congratulations on this tremendous achievement. #SecondSky #Sustainability #AgTech

This week marks the launch of the National Food Production Initiative.   Bringing together eight partner organisations, the project has used Saudi-developed innovation and technologies to turn unproductive land into a modern, sustainable farming facility in Bada, Saudi Arabia.   The NFP Initiative uses a scalable model which could radically transform the lives of farmers, empowering them to regenerate desert agriculture in regions where the impact of climate change has made cultivation increasingly challenging, while increasing national food security.   We would like to say a special ‘thank you’ to our partners in the initiative: SABIC, Red Sea Global, Napco National, Tamala-تمالا, KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology)(KAUST), University of Tabuk and Terraxy.   Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dpVJ7NtE   #AgTech #agriclimatetech #sustainablefarming #NationalFoodProductionInitiative #SaudiArabia #iyris #SecondSky #foodsecurity

Connect with iyris Founder, Dr Ryan Lefers at the new edition of the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit in Mexico City on October 29 and 30. This brand-new event is for C-Suite executives from agricultural associations, agribusinesses, food and beverage companies, technology providers, public research centers, investors and start-ups at the forefront of the Mexican agri-food industry. Dr Lefers will speak on the panel ‘Optimizing horticulture in controlled environments: Advanced technologies and seed varieties for high-quality fresh produce all year round’. Register for the event to engage with him: https://bit.ly/4fEZYJ3

Today marks the last day of SAUDI AGRICULTURE! We were thrilled to have John Keppler, the Executive Chair of iyris (our parent company), and one of our three founders, Prof. Mark Tester, visit our booth. You still have time today until 21:30 to stop by, meet our KSA Country Manager, Nibal Abdul Aziz, and experience firsthand our SecondSky technology. Our innovative solution is embedded directly in the plastic during manufacturing, effectively blocking peak heat while allowing light to pass through, creating the optimum atmosphere for crops. We look forward to seeing you at Booth 5-255! #sustainableagriculture #peakheatblocking #greenhousecovers #polyfilm #agtech #secondsky #iyris

Can we feed a growing population without destroying the planet? 🌎 Join iyris Executive Chair, John Keppler, at the Forbes Middle East Sustainability Leaders Summit to explore how innovative AgTech solutions like SecondSky by iyris are breaking the food-water-energy nexus. That's Forbes ME Sustainability Leaders Summit - Marina Hall, ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, UAE, 18th October 2024. Let's create a sustainable food future! #sustainability #foodsecurity #AgTech #DeepTech

Current estimates suggest the world will need to produce 50% more food by 2050 to feed soaring population rates. Global agriculture accounts for over a quarter of global greenhouse gas emissions and 70% of the drain on freshwater resources - increasing to 85-90% in arid environments. Join iyris Executive Chair, John Keppler, at this year's Forbes Middle East Sustainability Leaders Summit, as he explores how breaking the food-water-energy nexus via innovative, sustainable technologies in agriculture to keep this population fed, is crucial. At iyris this is our north star and the reason we’re delivering groundbreaking drop-in AgriTech solutions, like SecondSky, that are scalable and available for deployment by farmers so we can make a real impact on food security. #sustainability #foodsecurity #sustainableleadership #AgTech #DeepTech

"While the AgriTech sector cannot control the elements, we can support growers by developing the kind of technology that works, is easy to adopt and delivers value in real time." John Keppler Our Executive Chair, John Keppler shares some insights about food security and investing in the AgriTech sector. 👇 Contribute to the conversation in the comments section. We'd love to hear your thoughts on these global challenges. 💡

Is investment in AgriTech the answer to solving food security in the Middle East? It’s an important question, following forecasts the world population is going to increase to 10bn by 2050. To feed that many people, the world will need to produce 50% more food, principally by increasing efficiency and yields for farmers. Attention in recent years has been paid to high-tech solutions, yet a startling figure is that more than 95% of global fruit and vegetable production is from low-to-mid tech-enabled growers. Now, due to rising food demand in the face of changing climate, increased heat, water scarcity and drought, the situation is close to collapse. So, while vertical farming, drones, machine learning and AI might have a role in meeting the challenge of sustainable agriculture, it’s unlikely they will be the answer for the millions of farmers globally due to capital intensity and the complexity of deploying them. This is why viable solutions to the food security challenge will need to come through adapting and improving existing agricultural systems, meaning innovations must: 1.   Be easy for farmers to adopt 2.   Leverage the existing supply chain 3.   Deliver a tangible payback for farmers 4.   Mitigate increasing temperatures and water scarcity 5.   Improve access to yields from previously challenging lands, and  6.   Be sustainable long-term and improve labor conditions. As an organization with its roots in Saudi Arabia, we understand hot climates and the complexity of growing crops sustainably. So, at iyris we’ve given ourselves the challenge to make this ideal a reality. For example, our drop-in SecondSky greenhouse films which block near infrared heat radiation, extend the growing season and reduce water and energy consumption by over 30 percent. While the AgriTech sector cannot control the elements, we can support growers by developing the kind of technology that works, is easy to adopt and delivers value in real time. #agritech #agriculture #foodsecurity #iyris #secondsky

📣Exciting news! We’re heading to Fruit Attraction 2024 in Madrid 🇪🇸 from October 8-10. Visit us at the Armando Alvarez Group booth (Stand 7E22, Pavilion 7) to learn about our innovative SecondSky PolyFilm. This patented nanomaterial blocks near-infrared heat radiation (NIR), enhancing crop health and productivity. Don’t miss out on the insights from our global manufacturing partner, Armando Alvarez Group. Our team from SecondSky will be there as well to answer any of your questions. #sustainableagriculture #peakheatblocking #greenhousecovers #polyfilm #agtech #secondsky #iyris #armandoalvarez #fruitattraction

As record temperatures soar above 50°C, there is a critical need to address food security in the MENA region.   With agriculture accounting for over 25% of global greenhouse gas emissions and 70% of freshwater use, it is clear the stakes are high. In the UAE, where 85% of fresh produce is imported, the pressure on farmers and resources is particularly immense.   Our Executive Chairman John Keppler recently discussed the important topic, highlighting the importance of innovative solutions – such as our own SecondSky – in alleviating the problem the region faces. Our heat radiation-blocking agricultural covers reduce energy usage by over 40% and water consumption by 30% - helping farmers thrive in harsh conditions and secure the region’s food future. We are proud of the role we play in helping to feed the world – sustainably.   Read John’s article in Sharikat Mubasher شركات مباشر Mubasher شركات مباشر, and find out more about how we’re enabling sustainable agriculture in an ever-warming world - https://lnkd.in/dpetmFub   #agtech #foodsecurity #sustainability #MENA #climatechange #SecondSky #agritech #agriculture