Management decisions are made based on quick access to markets, prices and production information. Technology advances in production have dramatically improved the turnaround time of certain products from the research table to the consumer. Biotechnology uses biological processes to produce substances that help agri-food production, the environment, industry and medicine. This has been going on for thousands of years. Health inspectors ensure that products are free of impurities or disease before reaching the consumer.
Scientists work with farmers, processors and retailers to develop and demonstrate new techniques.
This is expensive and often time consuming, but results in better quality products for consumers.