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...

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 Links Soil Scientist Apprenticeship with MSc in Soil Science –...

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 Links Jamie's Farm – https://jamiesfarm.org.uk/Video: Jamie's Farm: An Overview –...

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 Links Agri-TechE– https://www.agri-tech-e.co.uk/REAP Conference 2024 –...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 Links Project TROPICAL –...

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...

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 Links EU-PoMS...

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 Links Future of Sustainable Data Alliance...

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 Links Groundswell – https://groundswellag.com/No-till on...

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 Links ADAS – https://adas.co.uk/AHDB Soil Assessments...

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 Links NIAB – https://www.niab.com/Groundswell – https://groundswellag.com/Cereals 2024 – https://www.cerealsevent.co.uk/AHDB Soil Assessments –...

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 Links LandIS: The Land Information System –...

Welcome to the fourth episode of Agriculture 2050 where we're joined by Professor Amir Kassam who is a world-renowned expert on Conservation Agriculture. In this episode, Professor Kassam considers the lasting impacts of agricultural intensification and the emergence of Conservation Agriculture as an alternative to tillage-based agriculture.     Useful Links What is Conservation Agriculture? – https://www.fao.org/conservation-agriculture/overview/what-is-conservation-agriculture/en/Advances...

Welcome to the third episode of Agriculture 2050 in which we're joined by Dr Dave Watson who is a leading authority on sustainable development and optimising value chains in agriculture. In this episode, Dr Watson – who has held previous positions at the FAO, CIMMYT and CGIAR – explores the unsustainability of modern food systems and the contributing factors to its demise. Useful Links UK Government's Food Strategy –...

Welcome to the second episode of Agriculture 2050. In this episode, Katherine sits down with Francis Dodds to explore the challenges that can arise as a result of the lack of a regulatory or legal definition for regenerative agriculture, as well as the strengths and weaknesses of regenerative agriculture. Useful Links Rodale Institute – https://rodaleinstitute.org/RepRisk’s 2023 Report on Greenwashing –...

Welcome to the first episode of Agriculture 2050. In this episode, Katherine sits down with Emeritus Professor John Webster to discuss the establishment of the Paris Agreement at COP21, the consequent need to reach net-zero by 2050 and the role that agriculture and food production can play in achieving this. Useful Links The Paris Agreement – https://www.un.org/en/climatechange/paris-agreementFAO's Report on 'Climate Change and the Global Dairy Sector' –...

In this 'Teaser' episode, listen to Professor Amir Kassam from the University of Reading in the UK briefly introduce the concept of intrusive agriculture and its impact on soil health and the wider environment. 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...

In this new podcast, listeners will hear about the emergence of regenerative agriculture as a sustainable solution to mitigating some of agriculture’s biggest challenges, as well as some of the latest advancements in new agricultural products and technologies developed as a means of contributing to achieving net-zero by 2050 Sponsored by Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing, this new podcast will aim to bridge the knowledge gap between science and its application through focussed discussions...