Month: August 2025

Originally published on U.S Bank company blog

U.S. Bank has launched a new online education platform called U.S. Bank Business Resource Central that provides educational courses and other tools to help small business owners run and grow their businesses. The platform, which is free, is designed to help U.S. Bank clients and non-clients, as well as small businesses that are suppliers to the bank.

The new resource hub aligns with a commitment at U.S. Bank to support small businesses, which are a driving force in the economy and a vital source of employment. As part of this effort, U.S. Bank offers business access advisors in more than a dozen markets around the country, helping small business owners get access to expertise, connections, and funding resources to fuel the growth of their businesses. The bank also has procurement specialists who help small businesses that may want to become vendors to the bank.

“Small businesses are vital to the U.S. economy,” said Shruti Patel, chief product officer for business banking at U.S. Bank. “We aim to support them with access to capital and financial education. Our new private learning platform offers essential resources, and our team will work closely with business owners for any follow-up assistance.”

The hub was created in collaboration with Next Street, a firm that provides training and other solutions for small businesses. Small businesses can create free accounts to access courses on topics such as “business continuity planning” and “how to prepare to seek financing.” There are also links to U.S. Bank resources such as product pages and Financial IQ articles.

“Small business suppliers often struggle with access to the right networks and getting good advice to help them succeed,” said Craig McKenney, chief procurement officer at U.S. Bank. “Now our business access advisors and procurement specialists can direct those small business suppliers to a private learning platform, which has resources to help them.”

In working with Next Street, U.S. Bank is collaborating with an organization that provides end-to-end solutions — from ecosystem assessments and strategies to resource platforms and accelerators — that propel small businesses in their communities and supply chains.

“Next Street is dedicated to helping every small business realize its potential,” said Next Street CEO Charisse Conanan Johnson. “Small businesses make critical contributions, from spurring innovation to creating jobs, within local communities and supply chains. In doing so, small businesses propel new economic growth across the nation. Next Street is proud to partner with U.S. Bank on a new resource hub to ensure small businesses have access to the experts, networks, and capital they need to reach their dreams.”

To learn more about the platform, visit usbank.nextstreet.com

About U.S. Bank

U.S. Bancorp, with approximately 70,000 employees and $686 billion in assets as of June 30, 2025, is the parent company of U.S. Bank National Association. Headquartered in Minneapolis, the company serves millions of customers locally, nationally and globally through a diversified mix of businesses including consumer banking, business banking, commercial banking, institutional banking, payments and wealth management. U.S. Bancorp has been recognized for its approach to digital innovation, community partnerships and customer service, including being named one of the 2025 World’s Most Ethical Companies and one of Fortune’s most admired superregional banks. Learn more at usbank.com/about.

About Next Street
For more than 20 years, corporations, governments, and philanthropies have hired Next Street to strengthen the small businesses they rely on. As a firm, Next Street provides end-to-end solutions — from ecosystem assessments and strategies to resource platforms and accelerators — for their clients to propel the small businesses in their communities and supply chains. Next Street solutions ultimately help small businesses, whether they are solo entrepreneurs or advanced suppliers, to unlock new revenue, build wealth, and reinvest in their communities.

Rick Rothacker, U.S. Bank Public Affairs and Communications

Richard.rothacker@usbank.com

Katie Beach, Next Street

kbeach@nextstreet.com

 

Originally published on U.S Bank company blog

U.S. Bank has launched a new online education platform called U.S. Bank Business Resource Central that provides educational courses and other tools to help small business owners run and grow their businesses. The platform, which is free, is designed to help U.S. Bank clients and non-clients, as well as small businesses that are suppliers to the bank.

The new resource hub aligns with a commitment at U.S. Bank to support small businesses, which are a driving force in the economy and a vital source of employment. As part of this effort, U.S. Bank offers business access advisors in more than a dozen markets around the country, helping small business owners get access to expertise, connections, and funding resources to fuel the growth of their businesses. The bank also has procurement specialists who help small businesses that may want to become vendors to the bank.

“Small businesses are vital to the U.S. economy,” said Shruti Patel, chief product officer for business banking at U.S. Bank. “We aim to support them with access to capital and financial education. Our new private learning platform offers essential resources, and our team will work closely with business owners for any follow-up assistance.”

The hub was created in collaboration with Next Street, a firm that provides training and other solutions for small businesses. Small businesses can create free accounts to access courses on topics such as “business continuity planning” and “how to prepare to seek financing.” There are also links to U.S. Bank resources such as product pages and Financial IQ articles.

“Small business suppliers often struggle with access to the right networks and getting good advice to help them succeed,” said Craig McKenney, chief procurement officer at U.S. Bank. “Now our business access advisors and procurement specialists can direct those small business suppliers to a private learning platform, which has resources to help them.”

In working with Next Street, U.S. Bank is collaborating with an organization that provides end-to-end solutions — from ecosystem assessments and strategies to resource platforms and accelerators — that propel small businesses in their communities and supply chains.

“Next Street is dedicated to helping every small business realize its potential,” said Next Street CEO Charisse Conanan Johnson. “Small businesses make critical contributions, from spurring innovation to creating jobs, within local communities and supply chains. In doing so, small businesses propel new economic growth across the nation. Next Street is proud to partner with U.S. Bank on a new resource hub to ensure small businesses have access to the experts, networks, and capital they need to reach their dreams.”

To learn more about the platform, visit usbank.nextstreet.com

About U.S. Bank

U.S. Bancorp, with approximately 70,000 employees and $686 billion in assets as of June 30, 2025, is the parent company of U.S. Bank National Association. Headquartered in Minneapolis, the company serves millions of customers locally, nationally and globally through a diversified mix of businesses including consumer banking, business banking, commercial banking, institutional banking, payments and wealth management. U.S. Bancorp has been recognized for its approach to digital innovation, community partnerships and customer service, including being named one of the 2025 World’s Most Ethical Companies and one of Fortune’s most admired superregional banks. Learn more at usbank.com/about.

About Next Street
For more than 20 years, corporations, governments, and philanthropies have hired Next Street to strengthen the small businesses they rely on. As a firm, Next Street provides end-to-end solutions — from ecosystem assessments and strategies to resource platforms and accelerators — for their clients to propel the small businesses in their communities and supply chains. Next Street solutions ultimately help small businesses, whether they are solo entrepreneurs or advanced suppliers, to unlock new revenue, build wealth, and reinvest in their communities.

Rick Rothacker, U.S. Bank Public Affairs and Communications

Richard.rothacker@usbank.com

Katie Beach, Next Street

kbeach@nextstreet.com

 

Strengthening Global Leadership in Sustainability 

Marking one year of impactful collaboration, DP World’s partnership with Teach For All has produced remarkable results globally, particularly in Argentina, by empowering educators, engaging students, and preparing the next generation for the evolving workforce.

At the global level, DP World and Teach For All have significantly advanced educational leadership and sustainability. DP World’s Global Education Platform, central to this collaboration, has connected thousands of teachers worldwide to resources and practical training focused on sustainability, STEM education, and career readiness. Through interactive global workshops and educational sessions, educators from Argentina, Pakistan, Senegal, and South Africa have enhanced their teaching practices, better equipping students to thrive in a green economy.

Focused Impact in Argentina

In Argentina, DP World’s investment has notably amplified the capabilities of Enseñá por Argentina. Over the past year, the partnership directly supported 87 first- and second-year teaching fellows in Buenos Aires, impacting over 6,000 students. Critical to this success was the translation of DP World’s educational portal into Spanish, providing educators with accessible resources that align closely with local educational needs.

A standout example of DP World’s community-focused approach was the active engagement at Polo Educativo Mugica – one of Buenos Aires’ largest educational hubs. Volunteers from DP World’s nearby port terminal hosted dynamic workshops, focusing on sustainability themes such as climate change and recycling. More than 80 high school students participated in these activities, gaining practical insights into logistics operations, waste management, and career possibilities, inspiring students to envision themselves in new and promising professional roles.

Adapting and Expanding the Impact

Despite economic challenges in Argentina, DP World and Enseñá por Argentina effectively maximized resources. When local government funding was secured for teaching fellowships, DP World’s contribution was strategically redirected towards enhanced training opportunities, national educator seminars, and essential classroom materials, further amplifying educational outcomes.

A Global Reach: Pakistan, Senegal, and South Africa

DP World’s support extends beyond Argentina, demonstrating significant results in other Teach For All partner countries:

• Pakistan: DP World’s partnership enabled Teach For Pakistan to expand significantly by launching a new Karachi chapter and training over 100 new teaching fellows.
• Senegal: Teach For Senegal used DP World’s support for digital empowerment and career readiness programs, greatly enhancing educators’ skills and classroom effectiveness. As a result, confidence in integrating technology into the classroom rose by 45%.
• South Africa: Teach The Nation successfully integrated sustainability education into core subjects, impacting thousands of students in underserved communities and significantly increasing teachers’ confidence in delivering sustainability-focused lessons – 80% of teaching fellows are now likely to incorporate sustainability into their curriculum.

Building on Success

Looking ahead, Teach For All and DP World will continue to leverage DP World’s educational resources, deepen community engagement, and amplify sustainability initiatives across schools. As we celebrate this impactful first year, especially in Argentina and across the Americas region, this milestone is more than an anniversary – it’s a foundation for future successes. Together, DP World and Teach For All will continue empowering educators and preparing students to lead and innovate in a more sustainable, inclusive global workforce.

Strengthening Global Leadership in Sustainability 

Marking one year of impactful collaboration, DP World’s partnership with Teach For All has produced remarkable results globally, particularly in Argentina, by empowering educators, engaging students, and preparing the next generation for the evolving workforce.

At the global level, DP World and Teach For All have significantly advanced educational leadership and sustainability. DP World’s Global Education Platform, central to this collaboration, has connected thousands of teachers worldwide to resources and practical training focused on sustainability, STEM education, and career readiness. Through interactive global workshops and educational sessions, educators from Argentina, Pakistan, Senegal, and South Africa have enhanced their teaching practices, better equipping students to thrive in a green economy.

Focused Impact in Argentina

In Argentina, DP World’s investment has notably amplified the capabilities of Enseñá por Argentina. Over the past year, the partnership directly supported 87 first- and second-year teaching fellows in Buenos Aires, impacting over 6,000 students. Critical to this success was the translation of DP World’s educational portal into Spanish, providing educators with accessible resources that align closely with local educational needs.

A standout example of DP World’s community-focused approach was the active engagement at Polo Educativo Mugica – one of Buenos Aires’ largest educational hubs. Volunteers from DP World’s nearby port terminal hosted dynamic workshops, focusing on sustainability themes such as climate change and recycling. More than 80 high school students participated in these activities, gaining practical insights into logistics operations, waste management, and career possibilities, inspiring students to envision themselves in new and promising professional roles.

Adapting and Expanding the Impact

Despite economic challenges in Argentina, DP World and Enseñá por Argentina effectively maximized resources. When local government funding was secured for teaching fellowships, DP World’s contribution was strategically redirected towards enhanced training opportunities, national educator seminars, and essential classroom materials, further amplifying educational outcomes.

A Global Reach: Pakistan, Senegal, and South Africa

DP World’s support extends beyond Argentina, demonstrating significant results in other Teach For All partner countries:

• Pakistan: DP World’s partnership enabled Teach For Pakistan to expand significantly by launching a new Karachi chapter and training over 100 new teaching fellows.
• Senegal: Teach For Senegal used DP World’s support for digital empowerment and career readiness programs, greatly enhancing educators’ skills and classroom effectiveness. As a result, confidence in integrating technology into the classroom rose by 45%.
• South Africa: Teach The Nation successfully integrated sustainability education into core subjects, impacting thousands of students in underserved communities and significantly increasing teachers’ confidence in delivering sustainability-focused lessons – 80% of teaching fellows are now likely to incorporate sustainability into their curriculum.

Building on Success

Looking ahead, Teach For All and DP World will continue to leverage DP World’s educational resources, deepen community engagement, and amplify sustainability initiatives across schools. As we celebrate this impactful first year, especially in Argentina and across the Americas region, this milestone is more than an anniversary – it’s a foundation for future successes. Together, DP World and Teach For All will continue empowering educators and preparing students to lead and innovate in a more sustainable, inclusive global workforce.

Originally published on 3M News Center

As the world pivots towards electrification, the demand for lithium-ion batteries is set to skyrocket. According to McKinsey, battery demand is expected to increase nearly sevenfold, from approximately 700 GWh in 2022 to about 4,700 GWh by 2030. This surge is driven by the growing adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), utility-scale grid storage, and portable electronics. However, the supply of raw lithium is struggling to keep pace, and production is expected to fall short of projected annual demand of 3 million tons by 2030. This looming supply gap presents a critical opportunity for innovation in lithium extraction.

Lithium is a key component in the global energy transition, boasting the highest energy density for a solid material, and making it the optimal choice for batteries. Since the introduction of the lithium-ion battery in 1991, its use has expanded exponentially, doubling every two to three years. However, the success of lithium-ion technology brings challenges in supplying enough raw materials to meet demand.

Lithium is mined worldwide from hard rock deposits and from underground brines. The highest concentration sources are being mined first, but many new reserves, such as the Smackover Formation in Arkansas or the Salton Sea in California, are low-concentration brines or geothermal fluids. As a result, the industry is turning to innovative methods to extract lithium from these non-traditional sources.

Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) is emerging as a viable solution to the challenges of lithium supply. DLE includes a family of techniques that chemically separate lithium ions from brines using sorbents, ion exchange, membranes, or electrochemical cells. According to ID TechEx, DLE can deliver higher recovery rates, faster cycle times, and lower environmental impact than conventional evaporation ponds. This makes DLE a necessary approach to unlock new lithium resources and reduce the impact of predicted global supply constraints.

3M technologies are uniquely positioned to advance the commercialization of DLE through our expertise and scale in manufacturing similar materials, including precision-engineered abrasive particles and advanced nonwoven materials.

“With current market conditions, now is the ideal time for collaboration,” said Mark Copman, senior vice president, 3M New Growth Ventures. “3M has a long history of applying advanced materials science to solve critical challenges and our innovative technologies are perfectly suited to meet the specific needs of the lithium market while helping to secure a reliable supply of this critical resource.”

• Sorbent Expertise: 3M’s particle-shaping capabilities are directly translatable to creating high-performance DLE sorbents. These sorbents are engineered for optimal brine-flow, durability, and selectivity, allowing for efficient lithium extraction alone or in conjunction with non-wovens.
• Next-Gen Nonwovens: 3M designs sorbent-laden nonwoven fabrics that mimic high-surface-area membranes in compact formats. These fabrics offer enhanced brine contact, faster kinetics, and reduced chemical usage, making them ideal for DLE applications.
• Scalable Manufacturing: 3M’s global manufacturing prowess allows rapid throughput from R&D to pilot and then to full-scale deployment. This scalability is crucial for establishing a robust DLE supply chain in the U.S.

3M is dedicated to enhancing energy security and delivering efficient solutions that meet the growing demands of the global energy landscape. Our technologies and solutions can help to efficiently bridge short-term lithium supply needs and help to open long-term local sources of supply, supporting battery production that’s essential for the future needs of electric vehicle expansion and grid-energy storage.

 

Originally published on 3M News Center

As the world pivots towards electrification, the demand for lithium-ion batteries is set to skyrocket. According to McKinsey, battery demand is expected to increase nearly sevenfold, from approximately 700 GWh in 2022 to about 4,700 GWh by 2030. This surge is driven by the growing adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), utility-scale grid storage, and portable electronics. However, the supply of raw lithium is struggling to keep pace, and production is expected to fall short of projected annual demand of 3 million tons by 2030. This looming supply gap presents a critical opportunity for innovation in lithium extraction.

Lithium is a key component in the global energy transition, boasting the highest energy density for a solid material, and making it the optimal choice for batteries. Since the introduction of the lithium-ion battery in 1991, its use has expanded exponentially, doubling every two to three years. However, the success of lithium-ion technology brings challenges in supplying enough raw materials to meet demand.

Lithium is mined worldwide from hard rock deposits and from underground brines. The highest concentration sources are being mined first, but many new reserves, such as the Smackover Formation in Arkansas or the Salton Sea in California, are low-concentration brines or geothermal fluids. As a result, the industry is turning to innovative methods to extract lithium from these non-traditional sources.

Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) is emerging as a viable solution to the challenges of lithium supply. DLE includes a family of techniques that chemically separate lithium ions from brines using sorbents, ion exchange, membranes, or electrochemical cells. According to ID TechEx, DLE can deliver higher recovery rates, faster cycle times, and lower environmental impact than conventional evaporation ponds. This makes DLE a necessary approach to unlock new lithium resources and reduce the impact of predicted global supply constraints.

3M technologies are uniquely positioned to advance the commercialization of DLE through our expertise and scale in manufacturing similar materials, including precision-engineered abrasive particles and advanced nonwoven materials.

“With current market conditions, now is the ideal time for collaboration,” said Mark Copman, senior vice president, 3M New Growth Ventures. “3M has a long history of applying advanced materials science to solve critical challenges and our innovative technologies are perfectly suited to meet the specific needs of the lithium market while helping to secure a reliable supply of this critical resource.”

• Sorbent Expertise: 3M’s particle-shaping capabilities are directly translatable to creating high-performance DLE sorbents. These sorbents are engineered for optimal brine-flow, durability, and selectivity, allowing for efficient lithium extraction alone or in conjunction with non-wovens.
• Next-Gen Nonwovens: 3M designs sorbent-laden nonwoven fabrics that mimic high-surface-area membranes in compact formats. These fabrics offer enhanced brine contact, faster kinetics, and reduced chemical usage, making them ideal for DLE applications.
• Scalable Manufacturing: 3M’s global manufacturing prowess allows rapid throughput from R&D to pilot and then to full-scale deployment. This scalability is crucial for establishing a robust DLE supply chain in the U.S.

3M is dedicated to enhancing energy security and delivering efficient solutions that meet the growing demands of the global energy landscape. Our technologies and solutions can help to efficiently bridge short-term lithium supply needs and help to open long-term local sources of supply, supporting battery production that’s essential for the future needs of electric vehicle expansion and grid-energy storage.

 

AMSTERDAM, HONG KONG and OAKLAND, Calif., August 5, 2025 /3BL/ – Cascale today released the Better Buying 2025 Garment Industry Scorecard, a benchmark tool that tracks year-over-year progress in brand and retailer purchasing practices across the global apparel sector. Based on anonymous input from over 1,200 suppliers during the 2025 Better Buying Purchasing Practices Index (BBPPI) ratings cycle, the Scorecard measures performance across seven key purchasing practices categories that directly impact suppliers’ ability to provide decent work and wages.

These suppliers represent over 10 million workers, or roughly one in six of the estimated 60 million workers employed in the global apparel value chain.

Insights include:

• Most category scores declined by one or two points, signaling stalled progress.
• The steepest drop was in Planning and Forecasting, which fell from 59 to 56 points. More than 37 percent of suppliers identified this category as the most critical area for improvement.
• The overall purchasing practices score declined slightly, from 67 to 66.

This Better Buying Garment Industry Scorecard is the first to be published since Better Buying joined Cascale in February 2025, and offers topline data ahead of the full Better Buying Purchasing Practices Index (BBPPI) Report. This will combine the Scorecard with deeper commentary and analysis of what lies behind the scores, and will be published during Cascale’s Annual Meeting in Hong Kong on 15-17 September.

Companies that subscribe to Better Buying’s surveys have already received individual scorecards. Cascale encourages them to share their scorecards with suppliers, and work with them, as true partners, to co-create solutions to the challenges that are identified.

“The BBPPI scores provide us with a critical baseline on where we are, as an industry, on purchasing practices,” said Katie Hess, Head of Product at Cascale Better Buying. “I’m pleased to see that brand and retailer progress has been broadly maintained, even during a period of unprecedented global and geopolitical turbulence as a result of the ongoing trade tariffs uncertainty, but at this late stage in the game, stagnation is not good enough. The urgent need for collective, committed, whole-industry action on purchasing practices is starkly clear.”

“With Better Buying now part of Cascale, we have an unprecedented opportunity to drive up action at scale, by bringing together all key stakeholders to embed fair purchasing principles as the norm in global supply chains, and achieve our mission of Decent Work for All,” said Fiona Sadler, global head of responsible sourcing at Marks and Spencer and Cascale board director representing brands and retailers.

 

ABOUT CASCALE

Cascale is the global nonprofit alliance empowering collaboration to drive equitable and restorative business practices in the consumer goods industry. Formerly known as the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, Cascale owns and develops the Higg Index, which is exclusively available on Worldly, the most comprehensive sustainability data and insights platform. Cascale unites over 300 retailers, brands, manufacturers, governments, academics, and NGO/nonprofit affiliates around the globe through one singular vision: To catalyze impact at scale and give back more than we take to the planet and its people.

The Better Buying tools, now part of Cascale, empower brands, retailers, and manufacturers to embed responsible purchasing practices into their operations, making fair business relationships the industry norm. By integrating Better Buying’s proven tools into Cascale’s ecosystem, we move responsible purchasing practices from voluntary commitments to measurable, data-driven progress—ensuring that accountability and transparency become foundational to sustainable business relationships.

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AMSTERDAM, HONG KONG and OAKLAND, Calif., August 5, 2025 /3BL/ – Cascale today released the Better Buying 2025 Garment Industry Scorecard, a benchmark tool that tracks year-over-year progress in brand and retailer purchasing practices across the global apparel sector. Based on anonymous input from over 1,200 suppliers during the 2025 Better Buying Purchasing Practices Index (BBPPI) ratings cycle, the Scorecard measures performance across seven key purchasing practices categories that directly impact suppliers’ ability to provide decent work and wages.

These suppliers represent over 10 million workers, or roughly one in six of the estimated 60 million workers employed in the global apparel value chain.

Insights include:

• Most category scores declined by one or two points, signaling stalled progress.
• The steepest drop was in Planning and Forecasting, which fell from 59 to 56 points. More than 37 percent of suppliers identified this category as the most critical area for improvement.
• The overall purchasing practices score declined slightly, from 67 to 66.

This Better Buying Garment Industry Scorecard is the first to be published since Better Buying joined Cascale in February 2025, and offers topline data ahead of the full Better Buying Purchasing Practices Index (BBPPI) Report. This will combine the Scorecard with deeper commentary and analysis of what lies behind the scores, and will be published during Cascale’s Annual Meeting in Hong Kong on 15-17 September.

Companies that subscribe to Better Buying’s surveys have already received individual scorecards. Cascale encourages them to share their scorecards with suppliers, and work with them, as true partners, to co-create solutions to the challenges that are identified.

“The BBPPI scores provide us with a critical baseline on where we are, as an industry, on purchasing practices,” said Katie Hess, Head of Product at Cascale Better Buying. “I’m pleased to see that brand and retailer progress has been broadly maintained, even during a period of unprecedented global and geopolitical turbulence as a result of the ongoing trade tariffs uncertainty, but at this late stage in the game, stagnation is not good enough. The urgent need for collective, committed, whole-industry action on purchasing practices is starkly clear.”

“With Better Buying now part of Cascale, we have an unprecedented opportunity to drive up action at scale, by bringing together all key stakeholders to embed fair purchasing principles as the norm in global supply chains, and achieve our mission of Decent Work for All,” said Fiona Sadler, global head of responsible sourcing at Marks and Spencer and Cascale board director representing brands and retailers.

 

ABOUT CASCALE

Cascale is the global nonprofit alliance empowering collaboration to drive equitable and restorative business practices in the consumer goods industry. Formerly known as the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, Cascale owns and develops the Higg Index, which is exclusively available on Worldly, the most comprehensive sustainability data and insights platform. Cascale unites over 300 retailers, brands, manufacturers, governments, academics, and NGO/nonprofit affiliates around the globe through one singular vision: To catalyze impact at scale and give back more than we take to the planet and its people.

The Better Buying tools, now part of Cascale, empower brands, retailers, and manufacturers to embed responsible purchasing practices into their operations, making fair business relationships the industry norm. By integrating Better Buying’s proven tools into Cascale’s ecosystem, we move responsible purchasing practices from voluntary commitments to measurable, data-driven progress—ensuring that accountability and transparency become foundational to sustainable business relationships.

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Episode Summary

Data collection and analysis is a vital step in the fight to end plastic pollution. AI could hold the answers, however it also poses significant challenges. Here we discuss how AI technology is influencing research at the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) and at Wageningen University to see how they are overcoming these new challenges. 

Host: Maithreyi Seetharaman
Show Producer: Lisa Desai
Sound Production: PhiLipp Schweidler, Department of Noise
Artwork: Dow Creative Element

Episode Notes

Data collection and analysis is a vital step in the fight to end plastic pollution. AI could hold the answers, however it also poses significant challenges. Here we discuss how AI technology is influencing research at the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) and at Wageningen University to see how they are overcoming these new challenges.