Agriculture 2050

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.