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James Dyson reveals the future of farming
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this post was submitted on 26 Jun 2025
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You know, the more I think about this, the more I bristle at Dyson claiming this will solve Britain's food security problem.
Firstly, this kind of system seems limited to small cash crops rather than staple foods. (Good luck growing wheat on these.)
More importantly, Dyson has personally done far more to harm British food security than this gadget could offset. He was an ardent Brexiteer, which resulted in substantial barriers to importing food from our closest neighbors. (He also then immediately started relocating his business to Singapore in a stunning show of confidence in post-Brexit Britain)
These people don't want to save the world. They just want to look like heroes
I agree. But it doesn't mean these people can't do good things and this system seems a good thing to me. Is it perfect? No, as you said
So that's a problem. But it's a step in the right direction.
He is absolutely and unequivocally a wanker. But if he's done something good here, it will mean alternatives will become available and that's a win for everyone.