Karsten Temme, co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer at Pivot Bio, explores how the microbiome could transform agriculture. He discusses the environmental challenges of synthetic fertilizers and the promise of gene editing to enhance soil microbes for better nitrogen fixation. Karsten highlights innovations that improve crop yields and resilience, emphasizing sustainability and the critical role of beneficial microbes in farming. His insights showcase a future where agricultural biotechnology leads to more efficient and eco-friendly practices.