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Food Systems - ForumforAgIn discussion with Jacques NaudéIn 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 cooperative model with a strong social commitment, the project revitalises degraded soils and contributes to rural regeneration.
2025-07-0821 minFood Systems - ForumforAgIn discussion with Lodovica FreybergIn 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 blending traditional knowledge with modern ecological practices to build resilient agricultural systems capable of reducing flood risks while actively fighting desertification.
2025-07-0412 minFood Systems - ForumforAgIn discussion with Benedikt BöselIn 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.
2025-06-3024 minFood Systems - ForumforAgIn discussion with Jeppe BruusRecorded 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 European Council.
2025-06-1032 minFood Systems - ForumforAgIn discussion with Shari Rogge-FidlerShari 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.
2025-04-0811 minFood Systems - ForumforAgIn discussion with Viorel GotuAs 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.
2025-04-0729 minFood Systems - ForumforAgIn discussion with Tassos Haniotis and John ClarkeIn 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 developments could reshape international markets.
2025-03-1926 minFood Systems - ForumforAgIn discussion with Mike MassiminoIn 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 planet and a better understanding of its important role in keeping us alive and fed. He explains how growing food in space is a particular challenge, but he highlights that it demonstrates similar issues to growing food in areas...2025-03-0627 minFood Systems - ForumforAgIn a discussion with Kathryn BartlettIn 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 that enhances crop nutrient use efficiency and land management practices. She also shares her special message on World Soil Day.
2024-12-0529 minFood Systems - ForumforAgIn a discussion with John Baffes, Petr Havlik, and Tassos HaniotisIn 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 challenges and opportunities in agriculture and food markets. The conversation focuses on the need for updated policies to address shifting dynamics caused by global shocks such as the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical tensions, and climate change.
2024-11-2226 minFood Systems - ForumforAgIn discussion with Stefania AvanziniIn 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 to scale these efforts, emphasizing that while significant investments have been made, more unified action and political support are essential for achieving large-scale impact.
2024-11-1219 minFood Systems - ForumforAgIn discussion with Ann TutwilerIn 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, improving nutrition and resilience to climate change, and also reducing the contribution of agriculture to greenhouse gas emissions.
2024-09-3019 minFood Systems - ForumforAgIn discussion with Jörg-Andreas KrügerIn 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 income for farmers, the production of good quality food and also the maintenance of ecosystems.
2024-07-2425 minFood Systems - ForumforAgIn discussion with Janez PotočnikIn 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 one which is resilient, sustainable, nature positive and climate smart.
2024-07-1536 minFood Systems - ForumforAgIn dialogue with Deanna KovarIn 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 industry.
2024-04-0822 minFood Systems - ForumforAgIn discussion with Jesús AntónIn 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, "Policies for the Future of Farming and Food in the European Union".
2024-02-2322 minFood Systems - ForumforAgIn discussion with Guy ZivIn 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 a ForumforAg and RISE Foundation event in February.
2024-01-3022 minFood Systems - ForumforAgIn discussion with Alex LissitsaIn 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 plan for Ukraine.
2023-12-0422 minFood Systems - ForumforAgIn discussion with Aidan ConnollyIn 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 discusses the drivers that will be important going forward.
2023-10-1624 minFood Systems - ForumforAgIn discussion with Mónica Andrés EnríquezThis 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 Insights Report’.
2023-10-0627 minFood Systems - ForumforAgIn dialogue with Emma MikoszIn 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.
2023-10-0215 minFood Systems - ForumforAgIn dialogue with Richard HeathIn 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 agriculture including ESG goal setting and targets.
2023-07-0513 minFood Systems - ForumforAgIn dialogue with Amer BadawiIn 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 including many other sessions it is available online at www.coceralevents.com.
2023-06-0132 minFood Systems - ForumforAgIn discussion with Steve Statler about the food systems transformationPrior 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 the agri-food industry, including farmers and ranchers.
2023-05-2629 minFood Systems - ForumforAgIn dialogue with Máximo ToreroIn 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.
2023-05-0836 minFood Systems - ForumforAgIn dialogue with Dr. Jane Goodall, DBEIn 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.
2023-04-0315 minFood Systems - ForumforAgGeopolitics of the Green Deal with Geneviève PonsIn 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.
2023-02-2131 minFood Systems - ForumforAgIn dialogue with Janez Potočnik ”Call to Action”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 that different stakeholders could take to increase his confidence towards rising to the current challenges and what role is the #ForumforAg going to have this year and beyond.
2023-02-0324 minFood Systems - ForumforAgAgriculture as a climate solution with Shari Rogge-FidlerIn 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 a political level. She also explains why the Farm Foundation recently joined with the Forum, AFI and CAPI, to launch the Global Forum for Farm Policy and Innovation (GFFPI).
2022-11-1622 minFood Systems - ForumforAgFalse Dilemmas with Tassos HaniotisThe 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 has talked about in relation to the sustainability of agriculture. Is it a false dilemma that people have to choose between either food security or climate action? Find out in today's episode.
2022-10-1223 minFood Systems - ForumforAgFertilizers with Jacob HansenIn 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 Adjustment Mechanism.
2022-03-0225 minFood Systems - ForumforAgSteady State Economics with Brian CzechIn 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.
2022-02-1628 minFood Systems - ForumforAgWine and Health with Konstantinos AfianesIn 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.
2022-02-0222 minFood Systems - ForumforAgRegenerative Agriculture in Practice with Galina Peycheva-Miteva and David WilkinsonIn 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 Europe, and can all farmers do it?
PepsiCo is a Supporting Partner of the Forum for the Future of Agriculture.
2022-01-1927 minFood Systems - ForumforAgWater and Agriculture with Melissa HoIn 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 Forum for the Future of Agriculture. 2021-12-2231 minFood Systems - ForumforAgAgricultural Systems with Alberto ArroyoIn 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 Strategic Partner of the Forum for the Future of Agriculture.
Read the IUCN report on sustainable agriculture here: https://www.iucn.org/news/europe/202006/sustainable-agriculture-explained
Listen to Ask a Harvard Professor on Food Waste here: https://www.harvardmagazine.com/2021/emily-broad-leib 2021-12-0825 minFood Systems - ForumforAgSpecial: Overhauling EU Farm & Food Policy with Sébastien TreyerIn 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.
2021-11-2431 minFood Systems - ForumforAgCarbon Farming with Chris HarbourtIn 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.2021-11-0928 minFood Systems - ForumforAgRegenerative Agriculture with Ken GillerIn this episode we talk with Ken Giller, Professor of Plant Production Systems at Wageningen University, about what regenerative agriculture means in practice, why it is having such a moment in the spotlight now, whether it could be applied in Africa, and what the boundaries of the system might be.
You can read Ken's paper here: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/0030727021998063
2021-10-2830 min
Food Systems - ForumforAgTrue Cost Accounting with Adele JonesIn this episode we talk to Adele Jones, Deputy CEO of the Sustainable Food Trust, about true cost accounting, how it can help create clarity around food production and consumer choice, how it could be practically implemented, and whether the political will to implement it is present today.
You can read the article in Nature that Adele co-authored HERE.
2021-10-1433 minFood Systems - ForumforAgFFA2022 with Mark Titterington and Caroline MahrIn this episode we talk to Mark Titterington, Co-Founder of the FFA and Senior Adviser, and Caroline Mahr, FFA Program Director, about the coming year of FFA, EU-US relations, the shift towards a sustainable food system, and their views on the most important policies coming up in the next twelve months.
2021-09-2428 minFood Systems - ForumforAgDigital farming with Matija ZuljIn this episode we talk to Matija Zulj, Founder and CEO of Agrivi, about his view on smart technologies in farming, their impact on the market and local communities, consumer confidence and traceability, and what he views as the most impactful technology in the coming five years.
2021-09-1720 minFood Systems - ForumforAgFarmers & the Food Chain with Marc RosiersIn this episode we talk with Marc Rosiers, Managing Director of MR Food and Agriculture Consulting, about the position of farmers in the food chain, whether true pricing can ever be implemented, short supply chains, and his expectations of carbon farming.
2021-08-3129 minFood Systems - ForumforAgSwiss Farming with Marc ChappuisIn this episode we talk with Jean-Marc Chappuis, deputy director of the Swiss Federal Office for Agriculture, about the ongoing Swiss agricultural reform package, how the country supports land management in mountainous areas, and the Swiss goals for the UN Food System Summit.
2021-08-1924 minFood Systems - ForumforAgAgroforestry with Patrick WormsIn this episode we talk with Patrick Worms, President of the European Agroforestry Federation, about the benefits of agroforestry, the threat it faces from climate change, how these systems are used around the world, and his expectations of both new EU policies and the UN Food System Summit.
2021-08-0528 minFood Systems - ForumforAgAsian Family Farming with Amirul IslamIn this episode we talk with Amirul Islam, Operations Manager for South and Central Asia, Asian Farmers Association for Sustainable Rural Development, about the impacts of Covid-19 and climate change on farming in the region, the difference between land tenure and ownership, his expectations for the UN Food System Summit and much more.
2021-07-2122 minFood Systems - ForumforAgAgroecology with Emile FrisonIn this episode we talk with Emile Frison, IPES FOOD panel member and UNFSS co-lead on the solution cluster on agroecology and regenerative agriculture, about his expectations for the UN Food System Summit, whether agroecology has advanced in recent years, and creating new food system policies.
2021-07-0624 minFood Systems - ForumforAgBiodiversity Strategy with Humberto Delgado RosaIn this episode we talk with Humberto Delgado Rosa, Director of Natural Capital, DG Environment, European Commission, about the EU's new Biodiversity Strategy, his hopes for the UN Biodiversity Summit and the Common Agricultural Policy, tree planting, and where the money will come from.
Check out full videos of the FFA Portugal events at: https://www.forumforagriculture.com/ffa2021-videos/ 2021-06-2222 minFood Systems - ForumforAgA Different CAP with Bérénice DupeuxIn this episode with Bérénice Dupeux, Senior Policy Officer for Agriculture at the European Environmental Bureau (EEB), about withdrawing the CAP and how it should be structured instead; income support, climate change, the interaction with the Green Deal and the Farm to Fork Strategy, and much more.
2021-06-0920 minFood Systems - ForumforAgCork Forests with António AmorimIn this episode we talk with António Amorim, Chairman and CEO of Corticeira Amorim, about the unique ecosystem of cork forests, the impact of climate change, sustainability passports for international trade, and the link between forests and health.
Registration for the FFA2021 Regional in Portugal, with four free events to choose from, is open now at https://www.forumforagriculture.com2021-05-1824 minFood Systems - ForumforAgSustainable Trade Deals with David ClearyIn this episode we talk to David Cleary, Director for Agriculture at The Nature Conservancy, about the evolution of sustainability in international trade flows, how to improve agreements like Mercosur, and how to ensure that better practices are taken up along the full food chain.
The Nature Conservancy is a Strategic Partner of the Forum for the Future of Agriculture. 2021-05-0725 minFood Systems - ForumforAgBeyond Farming with Benedikt BöselIn this episode we talk to Benedikt Bösel, a farmer east of Berlin and FFA2021 panellist, about his 'beyond farming' approach, structural inequalities in the food system, what changes he would like to see from the CAP, and the importance of scientific advice.
2021-04-2926 minFood Systems - ForumforAgThe Common Agricultural Policy with Allan Buckwell In this episode we talk with Emeritus Professor Allan Buckwell, Research Director at the RISE Foundation, about the current CAP reform, whether it is possible to scrap it, the interaction with the Farm to Fork Strategy and the Green Deal, his views on generational renewal and much more.
2021-04-2126 minFood Systems - ForumforAgDefinancialise the Food System with Carina MillstoneIn this episode we talk with Carina Millstone, Executive Director at Feedback Global, about the problems of the shareholder economy and how it drives a lack of sustainability, how to change the system, getting rid of supermarkets, and why we should politicise food much more. 2021-04-1330 minFood Systems - ForumforAgYoung Farmers with Samuel MasseIn this episode we talk with Samuel Masse, President of the European Council of Young Farmers (CEJA) and an organic wine grower, about the effects of the Farm to Fork Strategy on young farmers, the future of organic farming, and what his farm village needs to attract the next generation.
2021-04-0823 minFood Systems - ForumforAgInsect Protein with Katharina UngerIn this episode we talk to Katharina Unger, Founder of Livin Studios and Livin farms, about insect protein. What does the insect farm look like, what are the best opportunities for this growing field, the ethics, and how can you best prepare them for dinner at home?
Check out Katharina's work with their free webinar /podcast series "Misplaced" --> https://thehiveexplorer.com/pages/misplaced
2021-04-0122 minFood Systems - ForumforAgFarm to Fork Strategy with Jeroen CandelIn this episode we talk with Jeroen Candel, assistant professor in food and agricultural policy at Wageningen University, about the producer and institutional sides of the Farm to Fork Strategy. How ambitious is it? Can those ambitions be realised? And how do we ensure that farmers are along for the journey?
Article co-authored by Jeroen Candel on the F2F: https://www.nature.com/articles/s43016-020-00166-9#Tab1
2021-03-0921 minFood Systems - ForumforAgAchieving Sustainability with Erik FyrwaldIn this episode we talk to Erik Fyrwald, Chief Executive Officer of Syngenta Group, about combatting climate change, setting goals to achieve sustainability, regenerative agriculture, the role of technology, and bringing citizens along on the journey.
Registration for the FFA2021 events is now open: https://www.forumforagriculture.com/ffa2021-full-schedule-of-events/
2021-02-2322 min
Food Systems - ForumforAgInsect Protein with Katharina UngerIn this episode we talk to Katharina Unger, Founder of Livin Studios and Livin farms, about insect protein. What does the insect farm look like, what are the best opportunities for this growing field, the ethics, and how to best prepare them at home. Check out the free webinar and podcast series Misplaced by Livin Farms: https://thehiveexplorer.com/pages/misplaced 2021-02-1722 minFood Systems - ForumforAgBehind the FFA Scenes with Caroline MahrIn this episode we talk to Caroline Mahr van Everdingen, Program Leader for the Forum for the Future of Agriculture, about what it's like to organise the FFA, going digital in the age of Covid-19, what it's like on the day, and how to get world-class speakers on your agenda.
2021-01-2622 minFood Systems - ForumforAgEating Meat with Philip LymberyIn this episode we talk to Philip Lymbery, CEO of Compassion in World Farming and author, about sustainable and humane meat consumption, lab-grown meat and its possible effects on society, as well as his policy ideas for a more sustainable agricultural system.
2021-01-1226 minFood Systems - ForumforAgStartups with Christine GouldIn this episode we talk to Christine Gould, CEO of Thought For Food, about startups, breaking through, the lessons of success and failure, and where she sees the biggest gaps.
2020-12-1424 minFood Systems - ForumforAgSustainable diets with BrentIn this episode we talk to Brent Loken, Global Food Lead Scientist at WWF, about sustainable diets, reducing meat consumption, what the perfect farm looks like and how fast we will need to make the transition to a new food system.
2020-11-3025 minFood Systems - ForumforAgNew Zealand Farming with Ben O'BrienIn this episode we talk with Ben O'Brien, Director - Europe for New Zealand Beef and Lamb, about farming without subsidies, the potential for CAP and trade in agriculture, and look ahead to New Zealand agriculture under Jacinda Ardern's 2nd term as Prime Minister.
2020-11-1625 minFood Systems - ForumforAgEuropean Policy with Tassos HaniotisIn this episode we talk with Tassos Haniotis, Director of Strategy, Simplification and Policy Analysis, DG AGRI, European Commission about the next CAP reform, the impact of the Farm to Fork Strategy, and whether consumers make rational choices.
2020-11-0324 minFood Systems - ForumforAgSession 2: Rewarding agriculture’s potential solutions for biodiversity and climate change2020-10-271h 04Food Systems - ForumforAgSession 1: Sustainable business models: paying for the transition2020-10-2758 minFood Systems - ForumforAgOpening speech of FFA by Janez Potočnik2020-10-2717 minFood Systems - ForumforAgSustainable livestock with John GillilandIn this episode we talk with John Gilliland, Director of Agriculture and Sustainability at Devenish Nutrition, about how to sustainably manage livestock on grassland, the importance of soil, the price of meat, and the future of meat alternatives - among much more.
2020-10-2024 minFood Systems - ForumforAgFood systems dashboard with Lawrence HaddadFood Systems talks with Lawrence Haddad, 2018 World Food Prize winner and Executive Director of the GAIN Alliance, about his new Food Systems Dashboard. During this wide-ranging conversation, we discuss how data can help make better political decisions, the upcoming Food System Summit, and the need for (inter)national food system plans rather than individual policies.
2020-10-0627 minFood Systems - ForumforAgZero-Waste Shopping with Jeanette Wong and Tom PellWe talk about sustainable shopping with Jeanette Wong and Tom Pell, who run The Clean Kilo, the UK's largest no-waste, zero plastic supermarket. We discuss consumer behaviour, how they influence their suppliers, what they think the future of waste-free shopping is, and how to compete on price with large discounters.
2020-09-2125 minFood Systems - ForumforAgSustainable finance with Alexander El AlaouiIn this episode, we talk about sustainable finance with Alexander El Alaoui, an independent financial advisor, Senior Advisor to the Foundations Platform F20, and Investment Lead at Cooler Future. We discuss what sustainable finance entails, how he would design a fund that pays off for the planet and your wallet, and which new food system business model he would fund. Find out more in this hugely interesting conversation.
2020-09-0823 minFood Systems - ForumforAgClimate action with Terry TamminenFood Systems talks about Climate Action with Terry Tamminen, former CEO of the DiCaprio Foundation, former chief advisor to Arnold Schwarzenegger, and current head of 7th Generation Advisors, about action that can be taken now to combat the climate crisis. What can the state, the individual, and the private sector do to make a difference, as well as his thoughts on the climate impact of the new Democratic nominees for the US Presidency.
2020-08-2522 minFood Systems - ForumforAgOrganic farming with Felix Prinz zu LöwensteinIn the third episode, Food Systems talks to Felix Prinz zu Löwenstein, Chairman of the Bund Ökologische Lebensmittelwirtschaft about his views on organic farming, its expanded role under the Farm to Fork strategy, the role of the CAP, and his vision for a 100% sustainable food system.
2020-08-1026 minFood Systems - ForumforAgShort supply chains with Julia KöhnIn the second episode, Food Systems talks to Julia Köhn, founder and CEO of Pielers.de, about her views on how farmers can use digital tools to sell directly to consumers, how the CAP can help the environment, and what the role of price is in stimulating sustainability.
2020-07-2724 min
Food Systems - ForumforAgSystemic Change with FFA Chairman, Janez PotočnikIn our first episode, Food Systems talks to FFA Chairman Janez Potočnik about his views on the concept of systemic change. He also tackles the role of new EU policies like the Green Deal and lays out a deep policy platform to match the scale of the sustainability challenge. Enjoy!
2020-07-0830 min