Soil Nutrient Density: Research and Practices (2026)
iLandscape 2026
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1h 2m
Presented by Dan Kittridge at iLandscape 2026
After coining the term Nutrient Density to refer to the variation of nutrient levels in food in 2007, The Bionutrient Food Association (BFA) and the Bionutrient Institute (BI) have been working to raise awareness about this important topic for more than 15 years. This presentation will cover the history of the use of the term, the research conducted to characterize the variation of nutrient levels in food, the research to identify what causes nutrient variation, and progress in meters developed to assess that nutrient variation by anyone. As well, we will cover current research, upcoming market opportunities, and the vision for how this exciting work could serve to profoundly disrupt the dynamics of the food supply. Can agriculture meaningfully reverse climate imbalances, and be used to reverse chronic disease as well? We think so.
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