An overview of the presentations at the Sensors in Food and Agriculture conference held on 1 - 2 December 2015 in Cambridge UK

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2. Sensors in Food and Agriculture
Organised by:
Supported by:
Commercial Sponsor:
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3. Welcome
Sensor technology is ubiquitous. Today, sensors are found in the home,
cars, cities, hospitals and in many manufacturing processes. They also
are having an increasingly important role in agriculture and food
production.
Sensors in Food and Agriculture brought together academic and
commercial experts to discuss current applications and future
opportunities for sensor technology in the food supply chain.
This slide presentation is a concise summary of the Conference
proceedings for delegates and for those who were unable to join us. I
hope you will find it informative.
Michael Brand PhD MBA FRSC
Conference Chair
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4. Venue
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The Møller Centre
Churchill College
Storey's Way
Cambridge,
United Kingdom
CB3 0DE

5. Program
Tuesday 1st December Wednesday 2nd December
09:00 Keynote address 09:00 Keynote address
10:00 Connected and remote sensing 10:00 Biosensor applications
13:00 Lunch 13:00 Lunch
14:00 Sensor applications in agri-tech 14:00 Biosensor applications continued
17:00 Panel discussion: opportunities for
sensor technology in agriculture
16:00 Panel discussion: applications of sensors
in food science
18:00 Networking reception 17:00 Conference ends
20:00 Reception ends
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6. Keynote address:
The tech behind the farms of the future
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Jessica Norris
NESTA

7. Connected and
Remote Sensing
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Chair
Dr. Andrew Baker-Campbell
The Technology Partnership

8. Embedding imaging workflows within
agribusiness R&D
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Rob Lind
Syngenta

9. Connected agriculture: Towards improved
decision making
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Dr. Sachin Shende
KissanHub

10. Using position sensing technology to promote
welfare and efficiency in dairy
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Andy Thurman
Omnisense

11. Using remote sensing in the field to accelerate
plant breeding
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Dr. Eric Ober
National Institute
for Agricultural
Botany

12. Sensor applications in agri-tech
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Chair
Martin Garratt
Cambridge Cleantech

13. Soil moisture and climate monitoring in
commercial Agri-Hort
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Tim Blyth
Soil Moisture Sense

14. Air quality monitoring in chicken farms
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Dr. Foysol Chowdhury
Cambridge CMOS Sensors

15. Modelling big data for crop production decision
support systems
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Louise Bermingham
Rezatec

16. Microwave to tetrahertz sensors for Agri-Tech
applications
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Dr. Richard Dudley
National Physical
Laboratory

17. Panel Discussion: Opportunities for sensor
technology in agriculture
Panel members each had 3 minutes to give their views, after which the topic was opened
for audience discussion.
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Dr. Michael Brand
Sensor100
Dr. Foysol Chowdhury
Cambridge CMOS Sensors
Dr. Richard Dudley
National Physical
Laboratory
Dr. Chris Hole
The Technology Partnership
Dr. Eric Ober
National Institute
for Agricultural Botany

18. Keynote address:
Food analysis from farm to fork
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Professor
Richard Durst
Cornell
University

19. Sensors in Food Science
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Chair
Dr. Michael Brand
Sensor100

20. Portable biosensors for detection of chemical
contaminants and toxins in food
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Dr. Katrina Campbell
Queen’s University,
Belfast

21. Engineered bacteriophages for rapid bacteria
separation and detection in agricultural samples
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Prof. Sam Nugen
University of
Massachusetts
Amherst

22. Photonic sensors for food quality monitoring
during manufacture
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Prof. Wouter Saeys
KU Leuven

23. Aquafarm: remote water quality monitoring
and alert system for aquaculture operations
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Dr. Daniel Kirilly
Camtech

24. Advances in sensor technology
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Chair
Dr. Timothy Cox
University of the West of England

25. Why sensors fail and how to make them work:
lessons from biomedicine
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Dr. Danny O’Hare
Imperial College
London

26. Developing a biosensor method for on-farm
detection of campylobacter in broiler chickens
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Dr. Lynn McIntyre
Harper Adams
University

27. Airborne Ultrasound for Detecting Plastics
in Food Products
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Dr. Raied Al-Lashi
University of
Leeds

28. Panel Discussion: What are the major
applications of sensors in food science?
Panel members each had 3 minutes to give their views, after
which the topic was opened for audience discussion.
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Chair
Dr. Michael Brand
Sensor100
Prof. Richard Durst
Cornell University
Dr. MengHan Kuok
Camtech
Dr. Lynn McIntyre
Harper Adams
University
Prof. Sam Nugen
University of
Massachusetts
Conclusions
1. Quality
2. Ripeness
3. Fraud
4. Toxins
5. Contaminants
6. Pathogens
7. Regulatory
compliance

29. Exhibits
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30. Elevator Pitches
Exhibitors were invited to give a short presentation
during the conference
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31. KTN: Sensor Systems
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Dr. Mark Littlewood
Head of Sensor
Systems

32. Scienion: Ultra-Low Volume, Non-Contact Print
Technology For Sensor Loading
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Leonie Hilliard
Sales Manager

33. Cambridge Cleantech Members’ Group
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Martin Garratt
CEO

34. The Technology Partnership plc
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Dr. Andrew
Baker-Campbell
Consultant

35. Knight Photonics
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John Knight
Managing
Technical Director

36. Institute of Bio-Sensing Technology
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Dr. Tim Cox
Director of
Research and
Enterprise

37. Camtech
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Dr. MengHan Kuok
Director

38. Sensor100
an international network of people and organisations active in the
development and commercialisation of bio-sensors and chemical
sensors
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Dr. Michael Brand
Founder
Monthly
eNewsletter
Conference series

39. Poster Competition
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Winners:
Dr. Tanya Hutter
SensorHut Ltd
Chemical sensors based on nano-photonic
structures
Christopher Storer
eAgri Centre, The University of Manchester
Polymer Sensors for the Detection of Phosphate
Levels in Agriculture
The Competition was generously sponsored by:
Dr. Andrew Baker-Campbell,
TTP, presents cash prizes to
the Competition winners
The Technology Partnership

40. Reception
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Christmas canapés and mini
Christmas desserts
complemented mulled wine
An opportunity to view Exhibits and meet Exhibitors…
…as well as read the
Posters, and judge them
for the Competition
Everyone seemed to have a good time…

41. Delegates Approved
“The Food Standards Agency found the conference to be very useful. The Agency is
interested in whether sensor technology may offer the opportunity to improve its regulatory
approach, and enable consumers’ interests to be better protected whilst reducing regulatory
burdens, so it was invaluable to gain a better understanding of cutting edge work in this
area.” Robin Linacre, The Food Standards Agency.
“Many thanks for organising a good conference – great talks and a number of good contacts
made. It definitely broadened my knowledge of sensors and applications in the agri food
space.” Mike Simms, NeuDrive Ltd.
“The SIFAA conference struck a balance of great speakers and panel members presenting
interesting content and ideas, valuable networking opportunities, and a pleasant
environment. As always with a Sensor100 organised event, the attention to detail, and
commitment to delegates, speakers and exhibitors, made it enjoyable too.”
Leonie Hilliard, Scienion.
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42. Sensors in Food and Agriculture 2016
• Date: 29 – 30 November 2016
• Venue: Møller Centre, Cambridge UK
• Call for Papers:
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announcements
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Sensors for crop production Sensors for food quality
Sensors for animal welfare Sensors for pathogens, contaminants
Sensors in aquaculture New sensor technology

43. Media Partners
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44. About Sensor100
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• Formed in 2011, now has over 3000 members in over 70 countries
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• Conference series:
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– Sensors in Food and Agriculture
– Sensors for Cancer Diagnosis
– Sensors in the Environment 2016
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