Best forumforagriculture Podcasts (2025)

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Insights from the Forum’s Annual Conference: Interview with Jurgen Tack 7:00

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In this edition of the Food Systems Podcast, Alex Turk talks, during an interview at this year's Forum for the Future of Agriculture Annual Conference, to Jurgen Tack, Secretary-General of the European Landowners’ Organization. Jurgen explains how at the conference we hear a good mix of possibilities, from market instruments like carbon farming and…

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Insights from the Forum’s Annual Conference: Interview with Grzegorz Brodziak 7:04

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In this edition of the Food Systems Podcast, Alex Turk talks, during an interview at this year's Forum for the Future of Agriculture Annual Conference, to Grzegorz Brodziak, farmer and CEO Goodvalley, Poland, and President of the Management Board, Polska Federacja Rolna. Representing over 1,000 farms across Poland, Grzegorz explains that with geopo…

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Insights from the Forum’s Annual Conference: Interview with Fred Buyle 7:59

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In this edition of the Food Systems Podcast, Alex Turk talks to Freediving World Record holder, explorer and photographer Fred Buyle, during an interview at this year's Forum for the Future of Agriculture Annual Conference. Fred explains how we cannot just protect the land and the sea separately; everything is connected, if you throw something in a…

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Insights from the Forum’s Annual Conference: Interview with Katie McRobert 8:06

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In this edition of the Food Systems Podcast, Alex Turk talks to Katie McRobert, Executive Director of the Australian Farm Institute, during an interview at this year's Forum for the Future of Agriculture Annual Conference. Katie explains how Australian farmers operate in a very different policy environment, with no public support or subsidies, it’s…

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Insights from the Forum’s Annual Conference: Interview with Petra Laux 8:08

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In this edition of the Food Systems Podcast, Alex Turk talks to Petra Laux, Chief Sustainability Officer & Head Sustainability and Corporate Affairs, Syngenta, during an interview at this year's Forum for the Future of Agriculture Annual Conference. Petra explains that she believes that the Forum is still relevant today because we haven’t solved th…

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Insights from the Forum’s Annual Conference: Interview with Prof. Dr. Harald Grethe 8:29

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In this edition of the Food Systems Podcast, Alex Turk talks to Prof. Dr. Harald Grethe, Director of the independent think tank Agora Agriculture and Head of the Agricultural Development and Trade Group, Humboldt-University of Berlin, during an interview at this year's Forum for the Future of Agriculture Annual Conference. Harald explains how Agora…

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Insights from the Forum’s Annual Conference: Interview with Francis Malige 6:16

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In this edition of the Food Systems Podcast, Alex Turk talks to Francis Malige of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), during an interview at this year's Forum for the Future of Agriculture Annual Conference. Francis explains that financing agriculture is essential for food security and once banks are comfortable financing a…

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Insights from the Forum’s Annual Conference: Interview with Luís Rua 10:19

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In this edition of the Food Systems Podcast, Alex Turk talks to Luís Rua, Secretary of Trade and International Relations at the Ministry of Agriculture in Brazil, during an interview at this year's Forum for the Future of Agriculture Annual Conference. Luís explains that Brazil has reduced deforestation of the Amazon by 45% and the Forum was an opp…

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Insights from the Forum’s Annual Conference: Interview with Felipe Ortega Schlingmann 9:00

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In this edition of the Food Systems Podcast, Alex Turk talks to Felipe Ortega Schlingmann from the European Investment Bank (EIB), during an interview at this year's Forum for the Future of Agriculture Annual Conference. Felipe advocates for a holistic approach to sustainability in farming, starting with profitability and social sustainability in r…

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Insights from the Forum’s Annual Conference: Interview with Roman Tarnovsky 7:16

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In this edition of the Food Systems Podcast, Alex Turk talks to Roman Tarnovsky, Vice President, Sustainability Solutions and Strategic Partnerships at Indigo, during an interview at this year's Forum for the Future of Agriculture Annual Conference. They discuss Indigo's focus on making growers profitable and sustainable, but how it is essential to…

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Insights from the Forum’s Annual Conference 2025: Interview with Janez Potočnik 11:48

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In the latest edition of the Food Systems Podcast, the official podcast of the Forum for the Future of Agriculture, Alex Turk talks to Janez Potočnik, Chairman of the Forum, during an interview at this year’s Annual Conference about the evolution of the Forum, the critical need for systemic change in food systems, and the urgent environmental chall…

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Inside the Forum: Reflecting back and looking forward with Mark Titterington and Alex Turk 21:07

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In this edition of the Food Systems Podcast, the official podcast of the Forum for the Future of Agriculture, Alex Turk talks to Mark Titterington about his involvement with the Forum, what have been the most significant changes he has seen in recent years, and what is next for the Forum and him personally. Discussions range from, the inclusion of …

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In discussion with Jacques Naudé 21:51

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In this edition we talk to Jacques Naudé, founder of Joseph’s Dream in Portugal, who were awarded a diploma of recognition in the recent Land and Soil Management Award. We discuss with Jacques how the project is bringing new life to abandoned lands through the use of permaculture, organic agriculture, and holistic land management. Anchored in a coo…

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In discussion with Lodovica Freyberg 12:31

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In this edition we are joined by Lodovica Freyberg, from the San Giorgio Soil Regeneration Project who were awarded a diploma of recognition in the recent Land and Soil Management Award recognising their pioneering water management and reforestation techniques in the challenging environment of drought-affected Sicily. She explains how they are blen…

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In discussion with Benedikt Bösel 24:28

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In this edition we are joined by Benedikt Bösel, CEO and Founder of Gut & Bösel, the winner of the recent Land and Soil Management Award. We discuss the regenerative approach that Benedikt and his team are taking and the broader policy debate on how to scale regenerative agriculture going forward.By forumforagriculture

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In discussion with Jeppe Bruus 32:45

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Recorded at the Forum for the Future of Agriculture’s Regional Event in Copenhagen, Jeppe Bruus, Minister for the Green Transition, Denmark, joins us to discuss the work happening in Denmark to drive the transformation of the agri-food system. We share his thoughts from the conference and ask him some questions ahead of the Danish Presidency of the…

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In discussion with Shari Rogge-Fidler 11:46

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Shari Rogge-Fidler, CEO of the Farm Foundation and a farmer herself, joins us to discuss the sentiment among U.S. farmers facing shifting policies and market uncertainties, the Foundation’s priorities for the year, and the insights she hopes to bring back from her visit to Europe.By forumforagriculture

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In discussion with Viorel Gotu 29:06

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As the FAO celebrates its 80th anniversary, we speak with Viorel Gutu, Regional Representative for Europe and Central Asia, who took part in our Annual Conference on April 1. We discuss the resilience of agri-food systems in the face of global challenges, and how stronger public-private cooperation can help address these challenges.…

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In discussion with Tassos Haniotis and John Clarke 26:48

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In this episode, we sit down with Tassos Haniotis, former Director at DG AGRI and Senior Guest Researcher at IIASA, and John Clarke, former Head of EU delegation to the WTO and the UN in Geneva,to explore the latest geopolitical shifts and their impact on global trade. We discuss what 2025 might hold for the rules-based order and how key policy dev…

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In discussion with Mike Massimino 27:51

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In this special episode, we talk with former NASA astronaut Mike Massimino, who will be a keynote speaker at our Annual Conference on April 1. After two missions to the Hubble Telescope and four space walks to make critical repairs to the telescope, Mike explains how seeing the earth from space gave him a unique perspective on the fragility of the …

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In a discussion with Kathryn Bartlett 29:46

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In this episode, we talk with Kathryn Bartlett, a soil scientist at Anglo-American, who is working on unpicking the interactions between polyhalite and soils. She explains the importance of building up this understanding of interactions to unlock new and innovative crop nutrient solutions as part of a global need to improve soil health/ performance…

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In a discussion with John Baffes, Petr Havlik, and Tassos Haniotis 26:25

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In this episode of the Food Systems Podcast, hosted by Mark Titterington, a panel of experts—John Baffes (World Bank Senior Agriculture Economist), Petr Havlik (Program Director at the International Institute for Applied Systems), and Tassos Haniotis (Special Advisor for Sustainable Productivity at the Forum's Advisory Council)—discuss critical cha…

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In discussion with Stefania Avanzini 19:44

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In this episode, we talk with Stefania Avanzini, Director of One Planet Business for Biodiversity (OP2B). Stefania discusses OP2B’s mission to transform agriculture by enhancing soil health, promoting biodiversity, and advancing sustainable farming practices. She highlights the need for collaboration between agribusinesses, governments, and farmers…

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In discussion with Ann Tutwiler 19:26

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In this episode, we talk with Ann Tutwiler, Chair of the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition, former Director-General of Bioversity International and member of the Forum for the Future of Agriculture Advisory Council. Ann explains how she is convinced that agriculture must show that it is a system that is contributing towards the environment, im…

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In discussion with Jörg-Andreas Krüger 25:10

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In this episode, we talk with Jörg-Andreas Krüger, President of NABU. In the discussion, he talks about the new strategic partnership with the Forum and synergies and alignment of NABU's initiatives with the recently published Call to Action. Jörg-Andreas also highlights the need for a good agricultural system which has a good balance between the i…

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In discussion with Janez Potočnik 36:58

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In this episode, Dr. Janez Potoćnik joins Mark Titterington in the new studio to share his reflections on the climate and biodiversity challenges and the current political environment. He also looks to the future for the development of new ideas and thinking that can provide the necessary solutions for the transformation of the agri-food system to …

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In dialogue with Deanna Kovar 22:50

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In this episode, we talk with Deanna Kovar, President of the Worldwide Agriculture and Turf Division at John Deere. In the discussion, she shares insights on how John Deere is leading the transformation in sustainable technologies, precision agriculture and digital innovation to drive change and promote sustainability in the agricultural machinery …

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In discussion with Jesús Antón 22:10

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In this episode, we talk with Jesús Antón, the Head of Unit in the Agriculture and Resource Policies Division at the OECD. Jesús leads initiatives on innovation and conducts agricultural policy reviews using the OECD's productivity-sustainability-resilience framework. In our discussion, he shares insights from the OECD's latest publication, "Polici…

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In discussion with Guy Ziv 22:14

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In this episode we talk to Guy Ziv, Professor in Socio-Environmental Systems at the School of Geography, University of Leeds, and coordinator of the European Horizon project BESTMAP about this four-year programme which covers seven countries in the European Union and Serbia. The podcast comes just before Guy presents the latest BESTMAP findings at …

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In discussion with Alex Lissitsa 22:02

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In this episode we talk to Alex Lissitsa, President of the Ukrainian Agribusiness Club and CEO of IMC, about his current assessment of agriculture in Ukraine and the challenges being faced by growers in this very difficult time. The podcast was recorded following a roundtable discussion hosted by the Forum in Brussels which discussed a recovery pla…

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In discussion with Aidan Connolly 24:11

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In this episode we talk to Aidan Connolly, President of AgriTech Capital, about his recent book, The Future of Agriculture, which is a collection of essays reflecting the challenges and trends in a rapidly changing agriculture, from a pragmatic and practical perspective. He highlights the potential to make big leaps by embracing technology and disc…

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In discussion with Mónica Andrés Enríquez 27:15

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This week we talk to Mónica Andrés Enríquez, Executive Vice President Europe, Yara, about regenerative agriculture and how to develop and scale it in Europe and globally. This has been a core focus of the Forum over the past twelve months and is a leading commitment within our Call to Action, culminating in the publication of our ‘Perceptions and I…

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In dialogue with Emma Mikosz 15:11

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In this special edition of the Food System Podcast, Mark Titterington discusses what the Forum has been doing over the last few months and looks ahead to the autumn and winter programme and discusses the plans for next year's Annual Conference with the Forum for the Future of Agriculture's Deputy and Programme Director, Emmanuelle Mikosz.…

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In dialogue with Richard Heath 13:09

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In this edition of the Food Systems Podcast, we travel to the Australian Farm Institute's (AFI) mid-year conference and talk to Richard Heath, Executive Director of the Institute, about where he thinks Australian agriculture is on the journey to sustainability and discuss his key takeaways from the conference, which is focused on sustainability in …

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In dialogue with Amer Badawi 32:00

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In this special 50th Food Systems podcast, recorded live at the recent Coceral webinar, Mark Titterington talks to Amer Badawi, Head of Charters & Operations, Supply Chain Division at the United Nations World Food Programme about why the grain trade is important in supporting food security. If you are interested in watching the full webinar includi…

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In discussion with Steve Statler about the food systems transformation 29:55

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Prior to our Regional Forum in Spain this week we publish our latest Food Systems podcast where we talk to Steve Statler, Chief Marketing Officer & ESG Lead at Wiliot - Interviewer, Speaker & Writer at the Mr. Beacon Podcast, who explains why food traceability has become important and shares his opinion on the role of FSMA and the implications for …

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In dialogue with Máximo Torero 36:59

2+ y ago36:59

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In this edition of the Food Systems Podcast, we talk to Máximo Torero, Chief Economist of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), who explains that the agrifood system is facing significant challenges and highlights the need to transform to address climate change and other issues facing the agriculture sector.…

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In dialogue with Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE 15:04

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In this episode Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, UN Messenger of Peace, Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute talks about restoring our connection to nature. She also addresses how we can still create a sustainable future for all living beings on our planet, by taking action against climate change and biodiversity loss.…

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Geopolitics of the Green Deal with Geneviève Pons 31:29

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In this edition of the Food Systems Podcast, we talk to Geneviève Pons, CEO and Vice-Chair, Europe Jacques Delors, about the recently published paper on the geopolitics of the Green Deal and her thoughts on Europe’s approach and the opportunity on projecting that globally.By forumforagriculture

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In dialogue with Janez Potočnik ”Call to Action” 24:09

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In this episode we talk with Janez Potočnik, Chair of ForumforAg and Chairman of the RISE Foundation; Co-Chair of the International Resource Panel of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), on key takeaways on climate change and how to reverse the loss of biodiversity crucial meetings (COP27 in Egypt and COP15 in Canada); and key actions t…

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Agriculture as a climate solution with Shari Rogge-Fidler 22:19

3y ago22:19

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In this episode we discuss with Shari Rogge-Fidler, President and CEO of the Farm Foundation, based in Chicago, USA, how she thinks agriculture could provide solutions to tackle climate change. As a farm owner and operator herself, she explains her thoughts on the position of farmers on this matter, and the role they are aiming to achieve, also at …

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False Dilemmas with Tassos Haniotis 23:09

3y ago23:09

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The Food Systems podcast is back! IIn this first episode of our new series we talk with Tassos Haniotis, former AGRI Director and former AMIS Chair, about Ukraine and the extent to which that conflict has brought into focus some of the uncertainties that have impacted on agricultural markets since the late 2010s and the false dilemmas that Tassos h…

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Fertilizers with Jacob Hansen 25:04

3+ y ago25:04

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In this episode we talk with Jacob Hansen, Director General of Fertilizers Europe, about the impact the Ukraine conflict might have on fertilizer markets, the fertilizer price spike, whether organic fertilizers are the future, and how the industry will deal with increasing climate obligations such as those under the EU's new Carbon Border Adjustmen…

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Steady State Economics with Brian Czech 28:17

3+ y ago28:17

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In this episode we talk with Brian Czech, Executive Director for the Center for the Advancement of the Steady State Economy, about what a steady state economy means, where and whether it overlaps with circular economy thinking, and what its implementation might mean for the food system as a whole.By forumforagriculture

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Wine and Health with Konstantinos Afianes 22:19

3+ y ago22:19

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In this episode we talk to Konstantinos Afianes, co-owners of the Afianes Vineyard, about producing natural wine, climate change, life on the Greek island of Ikaria, why the inhabitants live so long and so well, and his hopes for the future.By forumforagriculture

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Regenerative Agriculture in Practice with Galina Peycheva-Miteva and David Wilkinson 27:30

3+ y ago27:30

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In the first podcast of 2022 we talk to Galina Peycheva-Miteva, farmer and land manager in Bulgaria, and David Wilkinson, Vice President for Agricultural Procurement, PepsiCo Europe, about their views on regenerative agriculture, what it means in the field, and how digital tools interact with this set of practices. Is it plausible on fields across …

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Water and Agriculture with Melissa Ho 31:55

4y ago31:55

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In this episode we talk with Melissa Ho, Senior Vice President for Water and Food at WWF-US, about the major global summits this year, increasing droughts and agricultural management in the American West, whether payments systems for water are the future, as well as land management ideas for better water retention. WWF is a Strategic Partner of the…

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Agricultural Systems with Alberto Arroyo 25:59

4y ago25:59

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In this episode we talk with Alberto Arroyo, Head of Policy and Programs at the IUCN European Regional Office, about a recent report looking into different forms of more sustainable agriculture, what commonalities they share, how they can best be implemented, and whether there is low-hanging fruit that can be more easily achieved. IUCN is a Strateg…

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Special: Overhauling EU Farm & Food Policy with Sébastien Treyer 31:40

4y ago31:40

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In this episode, we talk with Sébastien Treyer, Executive Director of the Institute for Sustainable Development & International Relations (IDDRI), about a recent study on the shift towards agro-ecology across the EU. Sébastien also discusses the role of innovation & technology and how consumers will be key in transforming the food system.…

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Carbon Farming with Chris Harbourt 28:24

4y ago28:24

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In this episode we talk to Chris Harbourt, Global Head of Carbon at Indigo, about how carbon farming works in the field, how reliable the metrics and economics are, the timescale required to keep it in the ground, and how he sees the future of this developing sector. Indigo is a supporting Friend of the Forum for the Future of Agriculture.…

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