Agriculture 2050

Welcome to the ninth episode of Season Two of Agriculture 2050, where we're joined by Becky Sykes who is the Programme Director at the Regenerative Viticulture Foundation. In this week's episode, Becky discusses the Foundation and how they're supporting knowledge exchange within the viticulture sector, as well as consumer awareness of regenerative viticulture and the role that large-scale retailers can play in accelerating the transition to regenerative viticulture.Useful LinksThe Regenerative Viticulture Foundation – https://www.regenerativeviticulture.org/The RV Guide – https://www.regenerativeviticulture.org/rv-guide/Sustainable Wine Round Table – https://swroundtable.org/The Sustainable Viticulture Protocol – https://swroundtable.org/action-areas/the-sustainable-viticulture-protocol/Listen to previous episodes – https://shows.acast.com/agriculture2050/episodes DISCLAIMER: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the guest’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the podcast host (Katherine Lister) and the podcast sponsor (Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing). The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the eighth episode of Season Two of Agriculture 2050, where we're joined by Dr Andrew Smith who is the Chief Scientific Officer at The Rodale Institute in the United States. In this week's episode, Andrew talks about his role at The Rodale Institute and the current research trials taking place on the Rodale farm, as well as the origins of organic farming and its influence on the establishment of regenerative agriculture as a movement.Useful LinksThe Rodale Institute – https://rodaleinstitute.org/Dr David Pimentel – https://rodaleinstitute.org/blog/organic-pioneer-dr-david-pimentel/Soil Association – https://www.soilassociation.org/Regenerative Organic Alliance – https://regenorganic.org/Listen to previous episodes – https://shows.acast.com/agriculture2050/episodes DISCLAIMER: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the guest’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the podcast host (Katherine Lister) and the podcast sponsor (Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing). The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the seventh episode of Season Two of Agriculture 2050, where we're joined by Holly Whitelaw who is the Founding Director of Regenerative Food and Farming. In this week's episode, Holly introduces us to Regenerative Food and Farming and the work the organisation get involved in, before moving on to discuss the impact of regenerative agriculture on human health and the role of a diverse and organic diet on human gut health.Useful LinksRegenerative Food and Farming – https://regenerativefoodandfarming.co.uk/Research Paper: Does Soil Contribute to the Human Gut Microbiome? – https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6780873/Listen to previous episodes – https://shows.acast.com/agriculture2050/episodes DISCLAIMER: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the guest’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the podcast host (Katherine Lister) and the podcast sponsor (Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing). The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the sixth episode of Season Two of Agriculture 2050, where we're joined by William Houstoun who is a Regenerative Farming Consultant and a founding farmer of the European Alliance for Regenerative Agriculture. In this week's episode, William introduces the European Alliance for Regenerative Agriculture, discusses the state of the current Common Agricultural Policy and considers the role the Alliance could have in the adoption of regenerative agricultural practices across Europe.Useful LinksEuropean Alliance for Regenerative Agriculture – https://eara.farm/EARA's White Paper: Together for Regenerative Agrifood Systems – https://eara.farm/wp-content/uploads/EARA_White-Paper_2023_Together-for-Regenerative-Agrifood-Ecosystems.pdfCommon Agricultural Policy – https://agriculture.ec.europa.eu/common-agricultural-policy_enWilliam Houstoun's Website: https://www.land.scot/Listen to previous episodes – https://shows.acast.com/agriculture2050/episodes DISCLAIMER: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the guest’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the podcast host (Katherine Lister) and the podcast sponsor (Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing). The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the fifth episode of Season Two of Agriculture 2050, where we're joined by Professor Todd Applegate who is the Department Head and R. Harold and Patsy Harrison Chair in Poultry Science at the University of Georgia in the US. In this week's episode, we talk about the environmental impact of poultry production, the role of over-nutrition and nutrient losses in contributing to this impact, as well as how optimised nutrition can contribute to achieving more sustainable poultry production.Useful LinksBook: Advances in poultry nutrition – https://shop.bdspublishing.com/store/bds/detail/workgroup/3-190-136954Listen to previous episodes – https://shows.acast.com/agriculture2050/episodes DISCLAIMER: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the guest’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the podcast host (Katherine Lister) and the podcast sponsor (Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing). The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the fourth episode of Season Two of Agriculture 2050, where we're joined by Dr Dan Evans who is a Lecturer in Soil Formation at Cranfield University in the UK. In this week's episode, Dan speaks to us about the emergence of soil health in recent years, the need for better soil science training and his role in the creation of the UK's first Level 7 Soil Scientist Apprenticeship and MSc in Soil Science.Useful LinksSoil Scientist Apprenticeship with MSc in Soil Science – https://www.cranfield.ac.uk/courses/taught/soil-scientist-apprenticeshipSoil Scientist Apprenticeship Trailblazer Group: Occupation Summary – https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/soil-scientist-v1-0Listen to previous episodes – https://shows.acast.com/agriculture2050/episodes DISCLAIMER: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the guest’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the podcast host (Katherine Lister) and the podcast sponsor (Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing). The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the third episode of Season Two of Agriculture 2050, where we're joined by Jamie Feilden who is the CEO and Founder of Jamie's Farm. In this week's episode, Jamie speaks to us about the incredible work that Jamie's Farm are involved in, as well as how he and his team are engaging a new generation in regenerative agriculture through farming, family, therapy and legacy.Useful LinksJamie's Farm – https://jamiesfarm.org.uk/Video: Jamie's Farm: An Overview – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyP8kamtKqMListen to previous episodes – https://shows.acast.com/agriculture2050/episodes DISCLAIMER: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the guest’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the podcast host (Katherine Lister) and the podcast sponsor (Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing). The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the second episode of Season Two of Agriculture 2050! This week we're joined by Dr Belinda Clarke OBE who is the Director of Agri-TechE and we discuss the emerging role technology has to play in achieving net zero, recent exciting technological advances, as well as the work that Belinda and her team get involved with at Agri-TechE.Useful LinksAgri-TechE– https://www.agri-tech-e.co.uk/REAP Conference 2024 – https://www.agri-tech-e.co.uk/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=27254Climate Change Committee's 'Progress in reducing emissions: 2024 Report to Parliament' – https://www.theccc.org.uk/publication/progress-in-reducing-emissions-2024-report-to-parliament/Listen to previous episodes – https://shows.acast.com/agriculture2050/episodes DISCLAIMER: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the guest’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the podcast host (Katherine Lister) and the podcast sponsor (Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing). The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the first episode of Season 2 of Agriculture 2050! This week we're joined by Dr David Purdy who is the Territory Business Manager for East Anglia at John Deere in the UK, as well as a soil health specialist with more than 35 years' experience. In this episode, David speaks to us about his involvement with Project Lamport and how the implementation of regenerative practices to control blackgrass has resulted in improved soil health, amongst other ecosystem benefits.Useful LinksProject Lamport– https://www.agrovista.co.uk/lamport-agxVideo: Project Lamport Update (May 2024) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lImn99FVuxAListen to previous episodes – https://shows.acast.com/agriculture2050/episodes DISCLAIMER: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the guest’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the podcast host (Katherine Lister) and the podcast sponsor (Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing). The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Season Two, Katherine will be joined by an array of guests to continue discussions about the emergence of regenerative agriculture as a sustainable solution to mitigating some of agriculture's biggest challenges in the race to achieving net-zero by 2050.In this trailer, listen to a sneak peek of what you can expect from Season Two!Sponsored by Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing, this new podcast will aim to bridge the knowledge gap between science and its application through focussed discussions with a host of experts working within agriculture.Interested in featuring on the podcast or want to highlight a topic/theme that we haven't yet covered? Contact us: pod@agriculture2050.com.DISCLAIMER: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the guest’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the podcast host (Katherine Lister) and the podcast sponsor (Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing). The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the fourteenth (and final) episode of Season One of Agriculture 2050! In this final episode, we're joined by Professor Emeritus Robert L. Zimdahl from Colorado State University in the US, who – in a career spanning nearly four decades – has continuously challenged conventional scientific thought about agriculture. In this week's episode, the focus remains on agricultural ethics, however we discuss the impact of omitting the study of ethics from the curriculums of agricultural degree programmes in the United States, as well as whether we can increase food production both sustainably and ethically.Useful LinksKey issues in agricultural ethics – https://shop.bdspublishing.com/store/bds/detail/workgroup/3-190-125738 DISCLAIMER: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the guest’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the podcast host (Katherine Lister) and the podcast sponsor (Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing). The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the thirteenth episode of Agriculture 2050! This week, we're joined by Professor Emeritus Paul B. Thompson who held the position of the W. K. Kellogg Chair in Agricultural, Food and Community Ethics at Michigan State University in the US for over two decades from 2003 to 2022. He now serves as part of the Emeritus faculty at Michigan State. In this episode, Professor Thompson delves into the topic of agricultural ethics, what it is and, more importantly, why it matters.Useful LinksEuropean Society for Agriculture and Food Ethics (EurSafe) – https://www.eursafe.org/Key issues in agricultural ethics – https://shop.bdspublishing.com/store/bds/detail/workgroup/3-190-125738 DISCLAIMER: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the guest’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the podcast host (Katherine Lister) and the podcast sponsor (Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing). The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the twelfth episode of Agriculture 2050! This week, we're joined by Dr Deepa Senapathi who is an Associate Professor of Applied Ecology at the University of Reading in the UK and Principal Investigator of Project TROPICAL. In this episode, Deepa speaks to us about Project TROPICAL and her work with smallholder farmers in the Kannivadi region of Tamil Nadu in India to enhance the landscapes for pollinators and the pollination services they provide.Useful LinksProject TROPICAL – https://research.reading.ac.uk/gcrf-tropical/Video: Boosting biodiversity, ecosystem services & livelihoods through floral interventions – https://youtu.be/ZtCtwyFX8DMVideo: Working with farmers for sustainable land management – https://youtu.be/N0gVb8RgQCM DISCLAIMER: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the guest’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the podcast host (Katherine Lister) and the podcast sponsor (Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing). The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the eleventh episode of Agriculture 2050! This week, we're joined by Dr Susan Willis Chan who works in the School of Environmental Sciences at the University of Guelph in Canada where she conducts research in entomology, ecology and biology. In this episode, Susan gives us a closer look at the Ground-nesting Hoary Squash Bee – of which she is a species expert on – and discusses the impact of activities such as agricultural intensification, habitat loss, pesticide use and climate change on the species.Useful LinksPromoting pollination and pollinators in farming – https://shop.bdspublishing.com/store/bds/detail/workgroup/3-190-109532Assessment of risk to hoary squash bees (Peponapis pruinosa) and other ground-nesting bees from systemic insecticides in agricultural soil – https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-019-47805-1Population decline in a ground-nesting solitary squash bee (Eucera pruinosa) following exposure to a neonicotinoid insecticide treated crop (Cucurbita pepo) – https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-021-83341-7 DISCLAIMER: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the guest’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the podcast host (Katherine Lister) and the podcast sponsor (Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing). The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the tenth episode of Agriculture 2050! This week, we're joined by Professor Simon Potts who is Professor of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services at the University of Reading, UK. In this episode, Simon explores the importance of the pollination process, the reason for recent pollinator species decline, as well as how we can improve current societal understanding about the need to conserve, protect and promote these species.Useful LinksEU-PoMS – https://wikis.ec.europa.eu/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=23462107Promoting pollination and pollinators in farming – https://shop.bdspublishing.com/store/bds/detail/workgroup/3-190-109532 DISCLAIMER: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the guest’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the podcast host (Katherine Lister) and the podcast sponsor (Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing). The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the ninth episode of Agriculture 2050! This week, we're joined by Martina Macpherson who has over 20 years of sustainable finance experience in both industry and academia. In this episode, Martina delves into the somewhat complex topic of natural capital and its relation to agriculture, as well as how better management of Agriculture, Forestry and Other Land Uses (AFOLU) systems can impact biodiversity and other ecosystem services.Useful LinksFuture of Sustainable Data Alliance (FoSDA) – https://futureofsustainabledata.com/Policy Liaison Group on ESG (formerly All-Party Parliamentary Group on ESG) – https://plgesg.org/Protecting natural capital and biodiversity in the agri-food sector – https://shop.bdspublishing.com/store/bds/detail/workgroup/3-190-133397The role of global investors in protecting natural capital and delivering ecosystem services within agriculture, food and other land use value chains – https://shop.bdspublishing.com/store/bds/detail/product/3-190-9781835450710EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation – https://tinyurl.com/yn8t6syd DISCLAIMER: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the guest’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the podcast host (Katherine Lister) and the podcast sponsor (Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing). The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the eighth episode of Agriculture 2050! This week, we're joined by Paul Cherry who is the co-founder of Groundswell – The Regenerative Agriculture Festival. In this episode, Paul tells us the story behind Groundswell's creation, the importance of knowledge sharing, as well as the regenerative agriculture practices he and his brother John (the other co-founder of Groundswell) adopt on their farm (Lannock Manor Farm).Useful LinksGroundswell – https://groundswellag.com/No-till on the Plains – https://www.notill.org/The Pasture Fed Livestock Association – https://www.pastureforlife.org/ DISCLAIMER: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the guest’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the podcast host (Katherine Lister) and the podcast sponsor (Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing). The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the seventh episode of Agriculture 2050! This week, we're joined by Anne Bhogal who is a Principal Research Scientist at ADAS – one of the UK's largest independent agricultural and environmental consultancy firms. In this episode, we discuss soil organic matter, what it is and its contribution to overall soil health, as well as what the term regenerative agriculture means to Anne as a soil scientist.Useful LinksADAS – https://adas.co.uk/AHDB Soil Assessments – https://ahdb.org.uk/knowledge-library/soil-assessmentsThe Soil Health Scorecard – https://ahdb.org.uk/knowledge-library/the-soil-health-scorecardImproving soil health – https://shop.bdspublishing.com/store/bds/detail/workgroup/3-190-106455 DISCLAIMER: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the guest’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the podcast host (Katherine Lister) and the podcast sponsor (Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing). The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the sixth episode of Agriculture 2050 where we're joined by Dr Elizabeth Stockdale who is Head of Farming Systems Research at NIAB in the UK. In this episode, we explore the importance of measuring soil health and the recent technological advancements developed to aid farmers with their measurements.Useful LinksNIAB – https://www.niab.com/Groundswell – https://groundswellag.com/Cereals 2024 – https://www.cerealsevent.co.uk/AHDB Soil Assessments – https://ahdb.org.uk/knowledge-library/soil-assessmentsThe Soil Health Scorecard – https://ahdb.org.uk/knowledge-library/the-soil-health-scorecardAdvances in measuring soil health – https://shop.bdspublishing.com/store/bds/detail/workgroup/3-190-89124 DISCLAIMER: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the guest’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the podcast host (Katherine Lister) and the podcast sponsor (Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing). The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the fifth episode of Agriculture 2050 where we're joined by Dr Jack Hannam who is the current President of the British Society of Soil Science. In this episode, Dr Hannam delves into why soil is so important, the role the UK government can play in highlighting the importance of optimising soil health, as well as her own research with the LandIS team at Cranfield University (UK) and the British Society of Soil Science.Useful LinksLandIS: The Land Information System – https://www.landis.org.uk/National Soil Map of England and Wales (NATMAP) – https://www.landis.org.uk/data/natmap.cfmBiodiversity Net Gain – https://www.gov.uk/guidance/understanding-biodiversity-net-gainUK government's 25 Year Environment Plan – https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/25-year-environment-planUK government's 25 Year Environment Plan Annual Progress Report 2023 – https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/64ccbf833c4564000d942a0d/25yep-annual-progress-report-2023.pdfBritish Society of Soil Science – https://soils.org.uk/ DISCLAIMER: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the guest’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the podcast host (Katherine Lister) and the podcast sponsor (Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing). The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.