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AgrotempoRegião do Cerrado Mineiro tem maior área de cafeicultura regenerativa do BrasilConhecida por seus cafés de alta qualidade e por ser a primeira Denominação de Origem (DO) de café do país, conquistada em 2013, a Região do Cerrado Mineiro (RCM) se destaca também por possuir a maior área de cafeicultura regenerativa do Brasil somando já quase 30 mil hectares certificados segundo dados da Regenagri que é responsável pela certificação no Brasil, o que reflete o compromisso dos cafeicultores do Cerrado Mineiro com a sustentabilidade e a inovação no setor.2024-07-0503 min
regenagri podcastRegenerating soft commodity supply chainsThe regenagri podcast is a platform for leading industry experts to explore the future of farming and the hot topics surrounding the global movement of regenerative agriculture.
In episode 35, Rose Riley is in conversation with Ana Nicod, head of climate change strategy at global commodity merchant, ECOM Agroindustrial, and
Boris Spassky, co-founder of GreenPods, France’s largest regenerative almond farm project.
Together, they discuss how the leading merchant, ECOM
Agroindustrial, is working with its coffee, cocoa and cotton supply chains to substantiate regenerative agriculture claims and how the GreenPods farm project is working to regenerate th...2024-04-0528 minregenagri podcastBuilding regenerative supply chain resilienceThe regenagri podcast is a platform for leading industry experts to explore the future of farming and the hot topics surrounding the global movement of regenerative agriculture.
In this insightful episode, Rose Riley is in conversation with Charlie Angelakos, vice-president of global external affairs and sustainability at McCain Foods, and Cannon Michael, president and CEO at Bowles Farming Company in California.
Together they delve into how building resilience in farming operations with regenerative practices is essential to ensure the sustainability and longevity of global food and textile systems, while striving to restore the environment and...2024-02-1934 minregenagri podcastRole of data and digital technology in regenerative agricultureThe regenagri podcast is a platform for leading industry experts to explore the future of farming and the hot topics surrounding the global movement of regenerative agriculture.
In this episode, Rose Riley speaks to Rebecca Geraghty, chief commercial officer at UK-based agri-food data marketplace, Agrimetrics, and Michele Bandecchi, CEO and founder of soil intelligence business, Smart Cloud Farming, about the role of data and digital technology in the transition to regenerative agriculture.
Rebecca and Michele discuss how sector innovations are helping farmers optimise sustainable farm management, while driving businesses in the supply chain to meet...2023-12-1938 minregenagri podcastHolistic approach to regenerative coffee productionThe regenagri podcast is a platform for leading industry experts to explore the future of farming and the hot topics surrounding the global movement of regenerative agriculture.
In this episode, Rose Riley speaks to David Brussa, director of total quality and sustainability at illycaffè, which has just become the first coffee brand to achieve regenagri certification.
David shares illycaffè’s heritage, which instills quality and sustainability hand-in-hand, and the company’s regenerative agriculture mission.
Working closely with Brazilian coffee growers and the Federation of Cerrado Mineiro producers for 30 years, illycaffè has brought its supply ch...2023-10-2729 minregenagri podcastUsing pollinator data to inform regenerative practices and improve biodiversityThe regenagri podcast is a platform for leading industry experts to explore the future of farming and the hot topics surrounding the global movement of regenerative agriculture.
In this episode, Rose Riley speaks to Michaël van Cutsem, co-founder of Beeodiversity, about using pollinator data to inform regenerative practices, improve biodiversity and reduce environmental impact.
Michaël explains that we all benefit from biodiversity and bee pollination is fundamental to create and restore ecosystems. However, bees are in severe decline globally, at a rate of 30% per year, from a lack of biodiversity, risk of disease and...2023-08-2432 minregenagri podcastCoaching supply chains in transitioning to regenerative agricultureThe regenagri podcast is a platform for leading industry experts to explore the future of farming and the hot topics surrounding the global movement of regenerative agriculture.
To explore the subject of coaching supply chains in transitioning to regenerative agriculture in the podcast’s 30th episode, Rose Riley welcomes Matthew Ryan, regeneration ] lead at Nestlé UK & Ireland, and Patrick Barker, partner at EJ Barker & Sons at Lodge Farm in Suffolk, East of England. Regenerative agriculture is a core pillar and fundamental part of global food and beverage company, Nestlé’s net zero commitments. Nestlé is striving to have 20...2023-06-2839 minregenagri podcastDirect from source – a more traceable and transparent cotton supply chainThe regenagri podcast is a platform for leading industry experts to explore the future of farming and the hot topics surrounding the global movement of regenerative agriculture.
In episode 29, Rose Riley from Control Union UK, welcomes Fabiana Furlan, head of commercial, finance and sustainability at Scheffer, along with Alberto Candiani, owner and president of Candiani Denim, to explore the unusual connection formed between the two businesses from both ends of what is typically a fragmented textile supply chain.
Scheffer’s Brazilian farming production units produce the regenerative cotton that is supplied to Candiani Denim, based in I...2023-05-2433 minregenagri podcastBiodiverse benefits of regenerative farmingThe regenagri podcast is a platform for leading industry experts to explore the future of farming and the hot topics surrounding the global movement of regenerative agriculture.
In episode 28, Rose Riley from Control Union UK, welcomes Michael Kavanagh, first-generation regenerative farmer and co-founder of the Green Farm Collective, and Andrew Christie, agronomist and agri-technologist at the James Hutton Institute, to discuss the biodiverse benefits of regenerative farming.
This episode explores Michael’s regenerative journey on his mixed arable and sheep 700ha farm in Shropshire, UK, over the last eight years and what inspired him and othe...2023-04-1243 minregenagri podcastRegen realities: Perceptions around regenerative dairy and egg productionThe regenagri podcast is a platform for leading industry experts to explore the future of farming and the hot topics surrounding the global movement of regenerative agriculture.
In episode 27, Rose Riley from Control Union UK, welcomes Mark Brooking Sustainability Director at British-owned dairy co-operative, First Milk, and John Brunnquell, CEO and President of US-based Egg Innovations, to discuss the transition to regenerative practices within dairy and egg supply chains.
This episode explores public perceptions and education around regenerative agriculture, market demand, investment from government and private sources for companies and farmers, measuring and evidencing the co-ben...2023-03-1539 minregenagri podcastCommunity benefits of regenerative agricultureThe regenagri podcast is a platform for leading industry experts to explore the future of farming and the hot topics surrounding the global movement of regenerative agriculture.
In episode 26, Rose Riley from Control Union UK, welcomes Meshark Sikuku, regional Farm Systems and Sustainability Coordinator at Ripple Effect to discuss the community benefits of regenerative agriculture. Meshark has more than 15 years' experience working in agriculture with NGOs, helping communities to build sustainable farm systems for improving food security, nutrition and livelihoods.
Formerly known as Send a Cow, Ripple Effect was established in 1988 by a small group of W...2023-02-1531 minregenagri podcastCan regeneratively-produced food claim to be more nutritious and tastier?The regenagri podcast is a platform for leading industry experts to explore the future of farming and the hot topics surrounding the global movement of regenerative agriculture.
In episode 25, Rose Riley from Control Union UK, is joined by David Montgomery, Professor of Earth and Space Sciences at the University of Washington and co-author, with Anne Biklé, of the book ‘What Your Food Ate’. Through his work, David has compared the soil health and nutritional density of crops from regenerative farms to their non-regenerative neighbours. His new book delves into a wealth of scientific and historical evidence to uncover th...2023-01-1129 minregenagri podcastBuilding financial and natural capital with regen agThe regenagri podcast is a platform for leading industry experts to explore the future of farming and the hot topics surrounding the global movement of regenerative agriculture.
In episode 24, Rose Riley from Control Union UK, is joined by Rachel Kolbe Semhoun, head of sustainability at Invivo Group in France, and Mellany Klompe, founder of the Soil Heroes Foundation, based in the Netherlands.
The episode explores the value streams that can come from regenerative agriculture – including climate resilience and risk reduction, attraction of new talent to the sector and working out the monetary value of natural capital...2022-12-1433 min
The Ethical Butcher - Connecting to nature.Regenuary conversations - No16. Filippo Guerrini - regenagriFilippo joined regenagri at the beginning of 2021. He is currently Lead scheme developer for the regenagri certification and carbon standard ”His work focusses on the link between regenerative agriculture and quantitative gains of carbon sequestration, restoration of biodiversity and other ecosystem services in the hope to better connect farmers to climate finance mechanisms.His background is rooted in agriculture both at education, and practice level, where he has explored how agricultural systems work with nature in different climates and landscapes.This episode was recorded in person and we discuss the importance and problems surrounding certification of...2022-11-2554 minregenagri podcastProfitable transition to no-till systemsThe regenagri podcast is where leading industry experts explore the future of farming and the hot topics surrounding the global movement of regenerative agriculture.
In episode 23, Rose Riley from Control Union UK, welcomes Dwayne Beck, who managed the Dakota Lakes Research Farm for 32 years. Since its opening, the entire facility at Dakota Lakes has been managed using continuous low-disturbance no-till and diverse rotations.
We’re also joined by Blake Vince, who farms 1,200 acres in Ontario, Canada, practicing low-disturbance no-till with diverse rotations and livestock integration.
In the podcast we explore why some farmers contin...2022-11-0943 minregenagri podcastRegenerative wine productionThe regenagri podcast talks with industry experts to explore the future of farming and the hot topics surrounding the global movement of regenerative agriculture.
In episode 22, Rose Riley from Control Union UK, speaks to Kelly Mulville, the vineyard director at Paicines Ranch in California.
In this episode, we hear how Kelly has designed the vineyard from scratch, with the goal to produce high quality wine and food, while supporting ecosystem health and biodiversity.
He shares how he is implementing his vision of a vineyard which requires very few inputs or human labour, produces...2022-10-1241 minregenagri podcastIntegrating livestock into an arable systemThe regenagri podcast talks with industry experts to explore the future of farming and the hot topics surrounding the global movement of regenerative agriculture.
In episode 21, Rose Riley from Control Union UK, welcomes Sophie Alexander, from Hemsworth Farm in Dorset, England. After taking her farm over in 2011, Sophie has introduced a dairy herd to what had previously been a predominantly arable enterprise.
In this episode, we explore how livestock were introduced to the farm, how the impact of having cows grazing benefits the arable side of the business and overcoming some of the initial challenges with...2022-09-1434 minregenagri podcastHow counting carbon fits with regenerative agricultureThe regenagri podcast talks with industry experts to explore the future of farming and the hot topics surrounding the global movement of regenerative agriculture.
In episode 20, Rose Riley from Control Union UK, welcomes Charlie Curtis, training and consulting manager at Cool Farm Alliance and Richard Gueterbock, agri-food and bioenergy adviser and co-editor of the RASE report - ‘Farm of the Future: Journey to Net Zero’.
The episode explores the methods farmers looking to achieve net zero carbon emissions might consider, and the opportunities available to anyone seeking to calculate carbon emissions and sequestration on-farm for the...2022-07-1344 min
regenagri podcastHow to create a regenerative cotton supply chainThe regenagri podcast talks with industry experts to explore the future of farming and the hot topics surrounding the global movement of regenerative agriculture.
In episode 19, Rose Riley from Control Union UK, welcomes Liz Hershfield, head of sustainability at J Crew and Madewell, and Brent Crossland, founder of 5Loc Cotton.
The episode explores the development of regenerative cotton supply chains, connecting the crop in the field to the fashion on the hangers.
Both J Crew and Madewell have set a goal to use 100% sustainably-sourced cotton by 2025, and Liz shares how regeneratively grown cotton...2022-06-0830 minregenagri podcastHow can regenerative food systems create resilience in the face of the climate crisis?The regenagri podcast talks with industry experts to explore the future of farming and the hot topics surrounding the global movement of regenerative agriculture.
In episode 18, Rose Riley from Control Union UK, welcomes farm manager Nathan Nelson, from Deepdale Farm in Norfolk and Hodmedod’s co-founder, Josiah Meldrum.
They explore how the climate crisis is already impacting the reality of food production, with Nathan sharing his first-hand experience of droughts and extreme rainfall on his farm; challenging how regenerative food systems can build financial resilience now, and in the future.2022-05-1142 minregenagri podcastWhat does the public think about regenerative farming?The regenagri podcast talks with industry experts to explore the future of farming and the hot topics surrounding the global movement of regenerative agriculture.
In episode 17, Rose Riley from Control Union UK, welcomes journalist and author Anna Jones to the podcast.
Anna’s book, Divide, was launched in March 2022. It calls on people from both urban and rural communities to make the effort to learn and respect the social, cultural and political differences between town and country.
In this episode, Rose and Anna discuss how regenerative agriculture is perceived and understood by farming an...2022-04-1347 minregenagri podcastRegenerative ready mealsThe regenagri podcast explores the future of farming and the hot topics surrounding the global movement of regenerative agriculture, with industry experts.
In episode 16, Harry Farnsworth, sustainable agriculture projects lead at Control Union UK, welcomes Dominie Fearn, founder of the sustainable ready meal supplier, Wild Hare, to the podcast.
Wild Hare’s latest range, which includes regenagri certified beef, has just been launched to Ocado, making it available for home delivery through a nationwide supermarket – a huge step for regeneratively farmed food to break into the convenience market.
Dominie shares insight into how Wild...2022-03-0939 minregenagri podcastSmall changes, big differences – exploring the role of cover crops in regenerative farming systemsThe regenagri podcast explores the future of farming and the hot topics surrounding the global movement of regenerative agriculture, with industry experts.
In episode 15, Harry Farnsworth, sustainable agriculture projects lead at Control Union UK, speaks to Ian Gould from Oakbank, a consultancy which works closely with farmers and landowners to make the best use of agri-environment schemes to improve wildlife habitats.
They are also joined by Toby Simpson, a regenerative arable farmer in Cambridgeshire, who has worked in partnership with his Dad over the last few years to transition their farm from ‘scratch’ tillage to no t...2022-02-0959 minregenagri podcastHow can sustainability be made the norm?The regenagri podcast explores the future of farming and the hot topics surrounding the global movement of regenerative agriculture, with industry experts.
In episode 14, Harry Farnsworth, sustainable agriculture projects lead at Control Union UK, speaks to Dr Shatadru Chattopadhayay from Solidaridad, an international civil society organisation with expertise in supply chain sustainability and resilience.
They explore how sustainability can be made the norm at every stage of supply chains. For Shatadru, this includes enabling farmers and workers to earn a sufficient income, produce in balance with nature, and shape their own future. It must also...2022-01-1254 minregenagri podcastHow can technology support the transition to regenerative food systems?The regenagri podcast explores the future of farming and the hot topics surrounding the global movement of regenerative agriculture, with industry experts.
In episode 13, Harry Farnsworth, sustainable agriculture projects lead at Control Union UK, welcomes Rob Ward, founder and CEO at Forward Food.
With experience in farming, ag-tech and retail businesses, Rob views the food and farming sectors from multiple perspectives. Throughout the episode, he and Harry discuss how tech solutions can support a transition to regenerative food systems and pave the way to a profitable, subsidy-free farming sector.2021-12-081h 00regenagri podcastUN conventions – how can they impact the future of farming?The regenagri podcast explores the future of farming and the hot topics surrounding the global movement of regenerative agriculture, with industry experts.
In episode 12, Harry Farnsworth, sustainable agriculture projects lead at Control Union UK, welcomes James Lomax from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
James’ work focuses on regenerative and net-positive agriculture, sustainable land-use finance mechanisms and coordinating UNEP’s internal work on food systems and agriculture.
With COP26 in progress at the time of recording, there is no better time to explore how UN conventions bring about tangible impacts. James also reflects on t...2021-11-1052 minregenagri podcastRewilding – regenerative farming’s unexpected ally?The regenagri podcast explores the future of farming and the hot topics surrounding the global movement of regenerative agriculture, with industry experts.
In episode 11, Harry Farnsworth, sustainable agriculture projects lead at Control Union UK, looks into how regenerative farming and rewilding can work together to unlock natural capital.
He is joined by Ivan de Klee, regenerative land management consultant and conservationist on Knepp Estate in West Sussex. Ivan has previously worked in Kenya, India, Australia and South Sudan, so brings insight into how farms all over the world can work with natural processes.
...2021-10-131h 00regenagri podcastUsing certification to open the door to international marketsThe regenagri podcast explores the future of farming and the hot topics surrounding the global movement of regenerative agriculture, with industry experts.
In the tenth episode, Harry Farnsworth, sustainable agriculture projects lead at Control Union UK, delves into the problems faced by small-scale producers when accessing international markets.
He is joined by Bobbie Garbutt, who brings two perspectives to the conversation. Bobbie’s family grow nutmeg and cocoa on L’Esterre Estate in Granada, using regenerative farming methods. The farm was the second on the island to achieve organic certified status, which enables them to rece...2021-09-1544 minregenagri podcastFarming for dung beetlesThe regenagri podcast explores the future of farming and the hot topics surrounding the global movement of regenerative agriculture, with industry experts.
In the ninth episode, Harry Farnsworth, sustainable agriculture projects lead at Control Union UK, delves into how dung beetles support integrated parasite management.
He is joined by Claire Whittle, from LLM Farm Vets, part of the VetPartners group, and James Allen, who farms in the Cotswolds, grazing on the Bruern Estate. Both Claire and James are members of the dung beetles for farmers group, which raises awareness of the benefits of dung beetles...2021-08-111h 02regenagri podcastIncorporating regenerative grazingThe regenagri podcast explores the future of farming and the hot topics surrounding the global movement of regenerative agriculture, with industry experts.
In the eighth episode, Harry Farnsworth, sustainable agriculture projects lead at Control Union UK, explores how regenerative grazing practices can be incorporated into farm systems.
He is joined by Neil Harley, from British farms, Weavelands and Cheswell Grange, and Glen Burrows, co-founder of the Ethical Butcher. Neil shares some of the benefits he has seen since adopting regenerative grazing practices for his beef herd.
He supplies the Ethical Butcher with regenagri...2021-07-141h 06regenagri podcastTransitioning to green financeThe regenagri podcast explores the future of farming and the hot topics surrounding the global movement of regenerative agriculture, with industry experts.
In the seventh episode, Harry Farnsworth, sustainable agriculture projects lead at Control Union UK, delves into transitioning to green finance.
He is joined by Paul Pizzala, chief information officer at New Foundation Farms, a regenerative agrifood enterprise on a mission to produce food and fibre in a way that supports soils, communities and human health.
Paul’s career started out in the city working in private client investment management. Following the gl...2021-06-2259 minregenagri podcastChampioning British woolThe regenagri podcast explores the future of farming and the hot topics surrounding the global movement of regenerative agriculture, with industry experts.
In episode six, Harry Farnsworth, sustainable agriculture projects lead at Control Union UK, focuses on regenerative textiles, primarily the production of British wool.
Joining Harry is Ruth Rands, founder and CEO of HERD, which creates sustainable knitwear from Bluefaced Leicester wool, sourced in the North West of England.
Ruth is passionate about turning the tide on synthetic mass-made woollen clothing and instead using high-quality English heritage wool produced locally with non-toxic...2021-05-1250 minregenagri podcastTransitioning to regenerative agricultureThe regenagri podcast explores the future of farming and the hot topics surrounding the global movement of regenerative agriculture, with industry experts.
In this episode, we explore the ambitious regenerative farming strategy being implemented across 3,600 acres at Bradford Estates in Shropshire in the UK.
Newly appointed farm manager, the first since 1982, Oliver Scott, joins Harry Farnsworth to discuss owner Alexander Newport’s 100-year vision and plans for a more sustainable farming future at Bradford.
And Hutchinsons’ head of agroecology, Ed Brown, shares his experience of embarking on a soil regeneration journey through cover-cropping, redu...2021-04-1446 minregenagri podcastIncorporating agroforestry into regenerative systemsThe regenagri podcast explores the future of farming and the hot topics surrounding the global movement of regenerative agriculture, with industry experts.
In this episode, Harry Farnsworth, sustainable agriculture projects lead at Control Union UK, hosts a conversation about incorporating agroforestry into regenerative systems and how it can benefit the farmed environment.
Joining Harry is Ben Raskin, head of horticulture at the Soil Association. With 25 years’ experience and contributing to numerous publications, such as The Agroforestry Handbook, Ben offers practical advice to farmers looking bring more trees into their rotations.
Adding an international pe...2021-03-1044 minregenagri podcastHow to approach regenerative farmingThe regenagri podcast explores the future of farming and the hot topics surrounding the global movement of regenerative agriculture, with industry experts.
In this, our third episode, Harry Farnsworth, sustainable agriculture projects lead at Control Union UK, hosts a discussion on the highs and lows of transitioning from conventional practices, farm diversification and the economics of farming regeneratively.
Joining Harry is Ian Steele, from Treflach Farm in Shropshire, who practices holistic methods on his care farm, with a diverse, mixed rotation, plus its own butchery and bakery on-site.
Ian explains what made him...2021-02-1045 minregenagri podcastSoil - the future of food?The regenagri podcast explores the future of farming and the hot topics surrounding the global movement of regenerative agriculture with industry stakeholders.
In this second episode, Harry Farnsworth, sustainable agriculture projects lead at Control Union UK, delves into the importance of soil health with two leading ‘boots on the ground’ experts.
Independent plant and soil health educator, Joel Williams, of Integrated Soils, shares his expert opinion, 20 years in the making. He shares his knowledge and passion for the management of soil microbial ecology, plant nutrition and integrated approaches to sustainable food production.
Joel and...2021-01-131h 00
regenagri podcastBiodiversity led farmingThe regenagri podcast explores the future of farming and the hot topics surrounding the global movement of regenerative agriculture with industry stakeholders.
In this first episode Harry Farnsworth, sustainable agriculture projects lead at Control Union UK, discusses biodiversity in conversation with two leading experts.
Ian Boyd, an OF&G and Pasture for Life organic farmer, who produces Hereford cattle for his family business, Cotswold Beef, draws on his own experiences to explain why it’s vital to farm in a way that works with nature and allows space for flora and fauna to thrive.
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Innovation Forum podcastWhy better data is the key to regenerative agricultureFranco Costantini, managing director Control Union UK, talks with Ian Welsh about why a shift to regenerative agriculture practices is a route to long term sustainability for farming.
He argues that current approaches will mean that top soils fail to support crops within 60 years, which is why improvements such as stimulating biodiversity, better carbon sequestration and increasing soil organic matter are so important. Also vital are the ability to measure improvements and a holistic approach across the agriculture industry.
For more information about the Regenari initiative go to regenagri.org
Control Union was...2020-08-1410 minInnovation Forum podcastWhy better data is the key to regenerative agricultureFranco Costantini, managing director Control Union UK, talks with Ian Welsh about why a shift to regenerative agriculture practices is a route to long term sustainability for farming.
He argues that current approaches will mean that top soils fail to support crops within 60 years, which is why improvements such as stimulating biodiversity, better carbon sequestration and increasing soil organic matter are so important. Also vital are the ability to measure improvements and a holistic approach across the agriculture industry.
For more information about the Regenari initiative go to regenagri.org
Control Union was...2020-08-1410 min