From seeds to future crops: Meet Kim Hebelstrup at Viborg Animation Festival
How can we develop crops that are better equipped to cope with climate change while ensuring sustainable food production for a growing population?
These questions will take center stage when Kim Hebelstrup from the Department of Agroecology, Aarhus University, joins the Viborg Animation Festival for the event Seeds and Plants of the Future. Combining a film screening with a public lecture, the event offers a unique opportunity to explore how plant science can help address some of the major challenges facing agriculture today.
Plants are the foundation of our food systems, yet they are increasingly exposed to drought, flooding, heat stress, and other extreme weather events driven by climate change. To meet these challenges, researchers are working to develop crops that are more resilient, resource-efficient, and capable of maintaining stable yields under changing environmental conditions.
During the event, Kim Hebelstrup will present insights into the science of seeds and plants and explain how advances in plant research can contribute to climate adaptation, food security, and sustainable agricultural production. The audience will gain a deeper understanding of how research helps unlock plant traits that can improve crop performance and strengthen resilience in future farming systems.
The event is part of the Viborg Animation Festival's efforts to bring science, storytelling, and public engagement together. By combining film and research communication, complex scientific topics become accessible to a wider audience and inspire conversations about the future of agriculture and food production.
The event is open to everyone with an interest in plants, climate, agriculture, and the future of food.
Learn more about the event on the Viborg Animation Festival website.