The Crop Science Podcast Show - #2 - Dr. Seungki Lee: Agri-Tech Evolution
Dec 26, 2023Exploring the forefront of crop science, this episode delves into innovative agricultural technologies and their profound impact on farmers' welfare, environmental efforts, and adaptation to climate change. Our special guest, Dr. Seungki Lee, offers invaluable insights into agricultural economics and biotechnology. Discover how biotechnology, specifically genetically engineered seeds, is revolutionizing the crop industry.
What you’ll learn:
- Biotechnology breakthroughs
- Climate change effects
- Drought-resistant crops
- Economic price shocks
- Adopting new technologies
Meet the guest:
Dr. Seungki Lee
Dr. Seungki Lee, is a distinguished agricultural economist with a rich educational background, including a Ph.D. in Economics from Iowa State University. Dr. Lee's expertise spans agricultural innovation, environmental economics, and the critical aspects of climate change. His work is particularly focused on R&D in agricultural technologies and their adoption, with a keen interest in biotechnologies like genetically engineered seeds. He delves into these innovations' effects on farmer welfare, environmental impact, and climate change adaptation.