{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65885e0cfa5a340016e3e287/6a592428f782764c4c07765e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Tales of a Nuffield Scholar with Charlotte Cole, Gregor Bruce and Ben Lowe","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/65885e0cfa5a340016e3e287/1784837412853-a5a4d001-0a17-483d-a828-06bfde8d5d80.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><br></p><p>Today on series two of Tales of a Nuffield Scholar supported by NFU Mutual we continue looking ahead to the 2026 Nuffield Farming Scholarships Conference in Leeds 🎙️ Across this series we’re hearing from scholars who will feature within the conference presentation groups, giving a flavour of the conversations, ideas and experiences set to shape the event 🌍</p><p><br></p><p>This episode focuses on the presentation group “From Pigs to Pullets to Insects” with Charlotte Cole, Gregor Bruce and Ben Lowe 🌱</p><p><br></p><p>We spoke about three very different journeys into livestock production, from poultry health and pig farming through to circular farming systems. Although each scholarship has a different focus, all three are asking similar questions about how we produce food more efficiently while improving sustainability, animal welfare and long term resilience 🚜</p><p><br></p><p>Charlotte shared her work as a poultry vet, exploring how the earliest stages of a laying hen’s life can influence health, welfare and productivity for the rest of its career. Gregor discussed his search for ways to improve productivity in pig farming without compromising animal welfare, staff wellbeing or the wider sustainability of the system. Ben spoke about building a truly circular farming business, looking at how locally produced feed, nutrients and resources can reduce waste and strengthen the resilience of mixed farming businesses 🌾</p><p>One of the strongest themes throughout the conversation was that innovation is not always about producing more. It is about asking better questions, making smarter use of resources and recognising that healthier animals, healthier soils and healthier farming systems often go hand in hand. From pig genetics and poultry management to nutrient cycling and feed systems, each scholar challenged conventional thinking in their own way 🌍</p><p><br></p><p>Without giving away everything that will be shared on stage in Leeds, this episode offered another fascinating glimpse into the future of livestock production and the practical innovations already beginning to shape the sector.</p><p><br></p><p>Thank you to NFU Mutual for their support of this project.</p><p><br></p><p>Enjoy! 🙂</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Wallace Currie"}