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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.
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European Society for Agriculture and Food Ethics (EurSafe) – https://www.eursafe.org/Key issues in agricultural ethics – https://shop.bdspublishing.com/store/bds/detail/workgroup/3-190-125738DISCLAIMER: 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.
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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 – 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/N0gVb8RgQCMDISCLAIMER: 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.
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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 Links
Promoting 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/s41598-021-83341-7DISCLAIMER: 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.
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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 – https://wikis.ec.europa.eu/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=23462107Promoting pollination and pollinators in farming – https://shop.bdspublishing.com/store/bds/detail/workgroup/3-190-109532DISCLAIMER: 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.
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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 (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/yn8t6sydDISCLAIMER: 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.
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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 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.
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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 – 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/3-190-106455DISCLAIMER: 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.
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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 – 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/3-190-89124DISCLAIMER: 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.
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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 – 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.
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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 in Conservation Agriculture – Volume 1: Systems and Science – https://shop.bdspublishing.com/store/bds/detail/workgroup/3-190-82923Advances in Conservation Agriculture – Volume 2: Practice and Benefits – https://shop.bdspublishing.com/store/bds/detail/workgroup/3-190-82937Advances in Conservation Agriculture – Volume 3: Adoption and Spread – https://shop.bdspublishing.com/store/bds/detail/workgroup/3-190-106341DISCLAIMER: 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.
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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 – https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/62a6eb418fa8f5039a1bd7b5/government-food-strategy.pdf Pesticides and agriculture – https://shop.bdspublishing.com/store/bds/detail/workgroup/3-190-72883Silent Spring – https://www.foliosociety.com/uk/silent-spring.htmlTransforming food systems: The quest for sustainability – https://shop.bdspublishing.com/store/bds/detail/workgroup/3-190-137407DISCLAIMER: 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.
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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 – https://www.reprisk.com/news-research/reports/on-the-rise-navigating-the-wave-of-greenwashing-and-social-washingDISCLAIMER: 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.
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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' – https://www.fao.org/3/ca2929en/ca2929en.pdfDISCLAIMER: 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.
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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 general information purposes only.
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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 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: [email protected].
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.
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