Artificial intelligence is transforming agriculture in ways that were unimaginable just a few years ago.
In this episode of Digitel Talk, host Ian Ginn is joined by Nigel Wallbridge, Executive Chair and Co-Founder of Vivent Biosignals, to explore how AI and plant biosignals are helping farmers make smarter, faster and more sustainable decisions.
By analysing the electrical signals generated by plants, farmers can gain earlier insights into crop stress, disease and environmental changes, often before symptoms become visible. The result is improved crop protection, more efficient use of resources and a data-driven approach to modern farming.
Nigel shares his unique journey from telecommunications to agritech, discusses the growing role of artificial intelligence in agriculture, and explains how innovative technologies are supporting food security, sustainability and climate resilience.
The conversation offers a fascinating look at the intersection of AI, plant science and agriculture, demonstrating how technology can help address some of the most pressing challenges facing global food production.
Links and resources
- Vivent Biosignals https://vivent-biosignals.com/
- LinkedIn Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/vivent-biosignals/
Episode sponsored by IFG Consulting Europe. Supporting telecom operators with technology strategy, digital transformation and business growth.
Guest Bio:
Nigel is co-founder and director of Vivent, the leader in real-time crop health monitoring using AI to interpret plant electrophysiology.
Nigel has founded, funded, managed and sold several entrepreneurial ventures, most notably Nomad Digital the on-board train networking company. He has published over 20 academic papers, holds 5 patents and has been PI on a successful DARPA project.
Nigel previously held senior managerial positions in the telecommunications industry including CEO of Interoute, President of C&W Americas.
A professional engineer, with a doctoral degree from the University of Leeds in the UK and an MBA from INSEAD in France, Nigel lives in Switzerland.
Podcast credits:
- Host: Ian Ginn
- Editor: Francis Wright
- Designer: Rebecca Ginn
- Project manager: Ivana Duric
