Podcasts about agrifood

A novel feed ingredient can be included in commercial feedlot diets to reduce methane emissions by up to 80%.

In Episode 54 of 'Food for Europe!' we'll be discussing mental health in agriculture. Long working hours, financial worries, isolation and loneliness, are among the many reasons farmers are struggling. That leaves us to ask: What does it mean to be a farmer in today's world? At the same time, there is a lot that can be done – and the European Commission is aware of the problem. Our guests this time are Maria Gafo, Head of the Social Sustainability Unit at the European Commission's Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development; David Meridith, Head of Agri-Food and Spatial Analysis at the Irish Agriculture and Food Development Authority; Peter Lundqvist, a professor at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, and Peter Hynes, a farmer from Ireland who has struggled with mental health issues.

In Season 5, Episode 33 of The Food Professor Podcast, hosts Michael LeBlanc and Dr. Sylvain Charlebois deliver a dynamic episode split between urgent food policy news and an in-depth interview with Jake Karls, Co-Founder and Chief Rainmaker of the powerhouse better-for-you brand Mid-Day Squares.Kicking off with the news segment, Sylvain and Michael break down Canada's approaching election and the glaring lack of meaningful agricultural policy across party platforms. While the NDP pushes for price freezes and a windfall tax on grocers, the Liberals and Conservatives offer little in the way of innovation or supply chain resilience. The hosts also tackle the impact of Ottawa's retaliatory tariffs, which drive food inflation and force Canadian grocers to de-Americanize sourcing. This effort comes with significant costs to consumers. They also discuss the potential discontinuation of the glyphosate-based herbicide Roundup and the increasing scrutiny of petroleum-based food dyes like Red #40, calling science and public perception into question.The second half features an electrifying interview with Jake Karls, who updates listeners on Mid-Day Squares' journey since his last appearance. From humble condo kitchens beginning to producing over 130,000 chocolate bars daily, Jake shares how building an in-house manufacturing facility—rather than relying on co-packers—enabled product consistency, brand authenticity, and rapid scaling. He dives into the challenges of being a media-first company, the evolution of its storytelling strategy, and its pivot into new product categories beyond chocolate.Jake opens up about battling cocoa price surges, securing supply chains, and staying BRC-certified. He also previews Mid-Day Squares' upcoming expansion to triple output capacity, pushing the brand toward $225 million in potential revenue. The conversation closes on a powerful note about the importance of storytelling in entrepreneurship and building brand trust at scale.Whether you're a CPG entrepreneur, policy wonk, or retail trend-watcher, this episode offers an unfiltered look at macro-level food system dynamics and the bold entrepreneurial journey reshaping the snack aisle across North America. The Food Professor #podcast is presented by Caddle. About UsDr. Sylvain Charlebois is a Professor in food distribution and policy in the Faculties of Management and Agriculture at Dalhousie University in Halifax. He is also the Senior Director of the Agri-food Analytics Lab, also located at Dalhousie University. Before joining Dalhousie, he was affiliated with the University of Guelph's Arrell Food Institute, which he co-founded. Known as “The Food Professor”, his current research interest lies in the broad area of food distribution, security and safety. Google Scholar ranks him as one of the world's most cited scholars in food supply chain management, food value chains and traceability.He has authored five books on global food systems, his most recent one published in 2017 by Wiley-Blackwell entitled “Food Safety, Risk Intelligence and Benchmarking”. He has also published over 500 peer-reviewed journal articles in several academic publications. Furthermore, his research has been featured in several newspapers and media groups, including The Lancet, The Economist, the New York Times, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, BBC, NBC, ABC, Fox News, Foreign Affairs, the Globe & Mail, the National Post and the Toronto Star.Dr. Charlebois sits on a few company boards, and supports many organizations as a special advisor, including some publicly traded companies. Charlebois is also a member of the Scientific Council of the Business Scientific Institute, based in Luxemburg. Dr. Charlebois is a member of the Global Food Traceability Centre's Advisory Board based in Washington DC, and a member of the National Scientific Committee of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) in Ottawa. Michael LeBlanc is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and now, media entrepreneur. He has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels, most recently on the main stage in Toronto at Retail Council of Canada's Retail Marketing conference with leaders from Walmart & Google. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, CanWest Media, Pandora Jewellery, The Shopping Channel and Retail Council of Canada to his advisory, speaking and media practice.Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including the award-winning No.1 independent retail industry podcast in America, Remarkable Retail with his partner, Dallas-based best-selling author Steve Dennis; Canada's top retail industry podcast The Voice of Retail and Canada's top food industry and one of the top Canadian-produced management independent podcasts in the country, The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois from Dalhousie University in Halifax.Rethink Retail has recognized Michael as one of the top global retail experts for the fourth year in a row, Thinkers 360 has named him on of the Top 50 global thought leaders in retail, RTIH has named him a top 100 global though leader in retail technology and Coresight Research has named Michael a Retail AI Influencer. If you are a BBQ fan, you can tune into Michael's cooking show, Last Request BBQ, on YouTube, Instagram, X and yes, TikTok.Michael is available for keynote presentations helping retailers, brands and retail industry insiders explaining the current state and future of the retail industry in North America and around the world.

How can quality management drive sustainability in agriculture? In this episode, we explore smart farming, carbon footprint reduction, and practical solutions with industry expert John Taylerson MBA, FCIM who is a Programme Lead at BIC Innovation. With decades of experience across the food and drink supply chain, John shares insights on governance, financial resilience, and the intersection of technical and commercial operations. Discover how quality assurance can support sustainable practices, making businesses more efficient, ethical, and future-ready.Quality is evolving — are you ready? Quality Live 2025 is back

University College Dublin (UCD) and Teagasc have today announced that applications are now open for the second Food and Agriculture Sustainable Technology Innovation Programme (FAST-IP) which begins this September. FAST-IP, a specialist agrifood technology innovation programme, provides participants with the skills necessary to evaluate, select and validate ideas for new products and services in the agrifood sector and to accelerate the commercialisation pathway of these ideas. Aligned with Ireland's national agrifood strategy, Food Vision 2030, FAST-IP also aims to support establishing Ireland as a leader in sustainable food systems by balancing climate-smart agriculture, environmental and economic sustainability, and innovation. Participants on the inaugural programme, which ends in August, are currently developing business plans for new market ready innovations in areas ranging from soil health, food allergens, pest control and bioeconomy. Twelve (12) places are available on the full-time, 12-month, in-person programme aimed at mid-career professionals, which is delivered by the UCD School of Biosystems and Food Engineering in partnership with Teagasc at the AgTechUCD Innovation Centre at UCD Lyons Farm in Co. Kildare. FAST-IP provides participants with a €38,000 tax-free scholarship during the programme. Edel Mitchell, Programme Manager, FAST-IP, said, "We are delighted to open applications for our second FAST-IP programme. This is a wonderful opportunity for mid-career professionals to embrace their entrepreneurial ambitions and develop market led solutions to real problems experienced by the global agrifood sector. The practical needs led innovation process enables participants to deep dive and forensically understand pressing challenges for the agrifood sector and build innovative solutions. If you are interested in embarking on this journey and leveraging the unparallelled access to industry experts, mentorship and cross sectoral immersive opportunities I would encourage you to apply for the FAST-IP programme." FAST-IP uses design-thinking methodologies and has a practical focus. Through the programme participants, working in teams, learn how to conduct needs-led innovation to develop market validated solutions to unmet needs in the areas of agricultural technology and food sustainability sectors. Participants also spend 8-10 weeks immersed in agricultural environments including farms, food processing companies, and Teagasc locations throughout the 12-month programme. Dr Siobhán Jordan, Head of Technology Transfer and Commercialisation, Teagasc, said, "FAST-IP aims to position Ireland as a global innovator in AgTech and food systems by fostering the creation of high-potential start-ups, scalable businesses and sustainable solutions that address challenges in areas including, climate change, food security, productivity and economic diversification. We are now seeking applications from mid-career individuals who are interested in embarking on this cutting-edge, immersive programme to create innovative, sustainable agri-food solutions with expert mentorship and entrepreneurial training by UCD and Teagasc." FAST-IP is accredited by UCD at Level 9 on the National Qualifications Framework and participants who complete the programme will be awarded a Graduate Diploma in Agrifood, Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Professor Nick Holden, Professor of Biosystems Engineering in the UCD School of Biosystems and Food Engineering is the Academic Director of the Graduate Diploma Programme. The FAST-IP programme, running until the end of 2029, forms part of Enterprise Ireland's Innovators' Initiative which is co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment. UCD and Teagasc have strong reputations for academic and research excellence in the areas of Sustainable Food Systems, Agriculture, and Food Science, and are utilising their extensive networks, connections, domain ...

Saskatchewan Open Farm Days provides a great opportunity for farmers to interact with and expand the public's understanding and trust of agriculture and to showcase the great agricultural products grown in the province.Farm and Food Care Saskatchewan Executive Director Clinton Monchuk says expanding the understanding of those who do not live on a farm of what farmers do to produce food is becoming increasingly important as we move years and generations into the future.The special announcement was made at Canada's Farm Show about the formation of a partnership between Startup TNT and Farm Credit Canada. Jesse Wiebe, Community Develop Lead with Startup TNT, made the announcement at the Launch Pad event.He says FCC will support their Agri-Food programming with the goal of raising $500,000 for startup companies across Canada.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ROMA (ITALPRESS) - In questo numero di Agrifood Magazine, prodotto dall'Italpress in collaborazione con TeleAmbiente:- Pesca, ruolo di primo piano per l'Italia in Europa- Aviaria, la FAO lancia un allarme per rafforzare la sicurezza- Svelata l'origine delle arance rosse- Ismea, il vino italiano segna il record di 8 miliardi di euro di exportmgg/gsl

According to Sylvain Charlebois, all the political uncertainty in Canada has been damaging during the worst economic crisis - and will cost Canadian consumers. Our discussion on No Nonsense.

ROMA (ITALPRESS) - In questo numero di Agrifood Magazine, prodotto dall'Italpress in collaborazione con TeleAmbiente:- L'Ue sblocca 90 milioni di aiuti italiani alla produzione agricola- Pesca, bilaterale Italia-Francia per strategie comuni- Vini, l'export italiano conferma la leadership mondiale- Accordo Qualivita-MICO per formare gli ambasciatori dell'agroalimentaremgg/mrv

On Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg, Dani speaks with Mark Lewis, a Managing Partner at Trailhead Capital. They discuss what ag-tech investors can learn from the renewable energy sector; collecting the proof to demonstrate the social, environmental, and economic benefits of regenerative farming; and why Lewis remains an “eternal optimist.”   While you're listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

ROMA (ITALPRESS) - In questo numero di Agrifood Magazine, prodotto dall'Italpress in collaborazione con TeleAmbiente:- Olio extravergine, prezzi in salita ma gli italiani non rinunciano- Si allunga la lista delle piante ospiti di Xylella- Raddoppiano i prezzi di burro e uova- Agriturismi in salute, sono raddoppiati in Italia negli ultimi 20 annimgg/gtr/col

In this week’s programme, Chris Ashmore is joined in studio by Sean Quinn, Head of Sales at Highland Radio, who reflects on the hugely successful Highland Radio Hospitality Awards which were held last weekend. In part two, he finds out about what the Agri-food Regulator's role is and how it is of relevance to businesses […] The post Business Matters, Ep 234 – Highland Hospitality Awards a great success, plus the role of the Agri-Food Regulator appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Host Brian Walsh takes up ImpactAlpha's top stories with editor Jessica Pothering. Up this week: Jessica digs in on food and agriculture in East Africa. Emerging fund managers in the ownership economy deliver returns to investors by sharing the wealth with workers, families and communities. And, what the EU Commission's revamped rules mean for climate and sustainability disclosure.Timecodes: 00:00 Impact Investing Insights from East Africa 11:04 Emerging Trends in the Ownership Economy 17:39 EU Climate Regulations: A Shift in Strategy Links: "⁠GPs deliver ownership investing strategies for LPs of all sizes⁠," by Jessica Pothering “⁠The European Union is poised to scale back its ambitious climate finance regulations, too,⁠” by Louie Woodall.

Host Brian Walsh takes up ImpactAlpha's top stories with editor Jessica Pothering. Up this week: Jessica digs in on food and agriculture in East Africa. Emerging fund managers in the ownership economy deliver returns to investors by sharing the wealth with workers, families and communities. And, what the EU Commission's revamped rules mean for climate and sustainability disclosure.Links: "GPs deliver ownership investing strategies for LPs of all sizes," by Jessica Pothering “The European Union is poised to scale back its ambitious climate finance regulations, too,” by Louie Woodall.Timecodes: 00:00 Impact Investing Insights from East Africa 11:04 Emerging Trends in the Ownership Economy 17:39 EU Climate Regulations: A Shift in Strategy

Blanket tariffs — like the proposed 25 per cent tariffs on all imports into the United States from Canada, set to come into place March 4 – affect every single industry. However, although the effects on almost all of Canada's industries are significant and negative, they're also all unique. Those who work in export commodities know that these complexities extend beyond consumer-level "buy Canadian" sentiment.In this special episode of AgAnnex Talks, we discuss the unique ways in which the agriculture, agri-food and growing sectors would be affected by the planned tariffs. They discuss the subsectors that would be most affected, how our current trade processes work at a granular level, what lesser-known factors have industry groups worried and how these tariffs fit into an already at-times fraught context when it comes to labour, infrastructure and more.Hosts Bree Rody (Manure Manager, Potatoes in Canada and Drainage Contractor editor) and Amy Kouniakis (Greenhouse Canada editor) also feature economic perspectives that touch on historic precedence of both tariff and non-tariff-related trade disruptions and what the industry learned from those times, innovation opportunities and just why the U.S. became such an important trade partner in the first place.Today's guests of AgAnnex Talks are Colin Hornby, GM of Keystone Ag Producers, Victoria Stamper, GM of United Potato Growers of Canada and Amanda Norris, senior economist with Farm Credit Canada

ROMA (ITALPRESS) - In questo numero di Agrifood Magazine, prodotto dall'Italpress in collaborazione con TeleAmbiente:- 3 miliardi a sostegno del settore agroalimentare- Un piano d'azione contro il granchio blu- Continua a crescere il settore biologico italiano- Parmigiano Reggiano, a Identità Milano la ristorazione del futuromgg/gtr/col

Quebec's agri-food sector is sounding the alarm over potential U.S. tariffs and how it will impact food production costs. John McCart is President of the Quebec Farmers’ Association. He spoke to Ken Connors (in for Andrew Carter).

ROMA (ITALPRESS) - In questo numero di Agrifood Magazine, prodotto dall'Italpress in collaborazione con TeleAmbiente:- Agricoltura, Italia prima in Unione europea per valore aggiunto- Export agroalimentare da record, verso quota 70 miliardi - Il Made in Italy protagonista a Wine Paris- Rallenta il mercato italiano dell'agricoltura 4.0col/mgg/gtr

Potential concerns for Australian producers as the European Union prepares to release a new agri-food policy, farmers along the South Australian-Victorian border raise concerns about increased wild dog sightings, and remote community members on the western side of Kangaroo Island make moves to grow their own food.

ROMA (ITALPRESS) - In questo numero di Agrifood Magazine, prodotto dall'Italpress in collaborazione con TeleAmbiente:- In calo le superfici agricole coltivate a ortofrutta- Il Consorzio Parmigiano Reggiano assegna a Londra i Casello d'Oro Awards- Il vino Made in Italy tra export e nuove sfide- Il World Nutella Day celebrato al Maxxi di Romamgg/gsl

With a growing global population and climate challenges reshaping food production, Canada has a golden opportunity to lead the ag-tech revolution. But are we ready? In this episode of Disruptors x CDL, John Stackhouse and Sonia Sennik take a deep dive into the future of farming with industry experts Evan Fraser (Director, Arrell Food Institute) and Alison Sunstrum (CEO, CNSRV-X Inc.), exploring the innovations that could transform agriculture as we know it.They discuss how AI, robotics, and precision farming are reshaping the food system—from predictive agriculture to climate-resilient crops. With Canada slipping in global agri-food rankings, what must we do to stay competitive? And how can we bridge the gap between innovation and adoption?From farm fields to lab-grown solutions, this episode uncovers the technologies and policies that will define the next era of food production. Whether you're in tech, policy, or just interested in the future of your next meal, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

ROMA (ITALPRESS) - In questo numero di Agrifood Magazine, prodotto dall'Italpress in collaborazione con TeleAmbiente:- Federvini, un appello per scongiurare i dazi- 41 milioni di euro per assicurazioni agevolate in agricoltura- Farine a base di insetti, crolla l'import del 30%- I turisti stranieri pazzi per il gelato artigianalemgg/mrv

In this episode, David Horlock shares insights on agricultural and manufacturing standards, ISO certifications, and their impact on global supply chains. The discussion dives into practical examples, such as environmental standards (ISO 14001) and occupational health standards (ISO 45000), and how they align with the United Nations Sustainability Development Goals (UNSDG). David emphasizes the importance of managing processes over people, institutionalizing habits, and prioritizing critical issues to achieve business goals. This episode is a treasure trove of advice for C-suite leaders and boards on leveraging standards to build trust, achieve compliance, and drive continuous improvement. Episode Highlights: 01:05 Meet David Horlock: A Leader in Compliance 02:59 David's Global Journey and Career Highlights 09:38 The Importance of Standards in Business 16:42 Implementing Standards for Success David Horlock is a seasoned executive with 40 years of leadership in the Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) sector. He has overseen global operations, ensuring compliance and quality across Agri-Food, FMCG, and sustainability industries. Managing 14 country directorships across 50 countries, he specializes in carbon project development, ESG initiatives, and monetizing natural capital. With expertise in governance, strategy, and business scaling, he drives growth while fostering resilience. A dual UK-Australian citizen, born in Thailand and educated in Australia, David brings deep cultural and commercial insights to global leadership, building high-performing teams and sustainable enterprises in an evolving world. Connect with David: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-horlock-7947602/ For more insights: Book a call: https://bit.ly/4cToGDs Follow me on my YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/47GgMdn Sign up for my Weekly Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3T09kVcSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For this episode of the Global Exchange podcast, Colin Robertson talks with Louise Blais, Fen Hampson and Tim Sargent about Canada-US relations as we face a trade war of tariffs and counter-tariffs. // Participants' bios - Louise Blais is a career diplomat who served as our Consul General to Atlanta and as Ambassador to the United Nations - Fen Hampson is a prolific author and editor of 48 books, and is Chancellor's Professor of International Relations at Carlton University - Tim Sargent is Senior Fellow and Director of Domestic Policy at the Macdonald Laurier Institue. He previously held Deputy Minister and Associate Deputy Minister positions at Fisheries and Oceans, International Trade, Finance, and Agriculture and AgriFood, as well as senior positions at the Privy Council Office // Host bio: Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, www.cgai.ca/colin_robertson // // Reading Recommendations: - "Vienna: How the City of Ideas Created the Modern World", by Richard Cockett: https://www.amazon.ca/Vienna-Ideas-Created-Modern-World/dp/0300266537 - "The Myth of the Strong Leader: Political Leadership in the Modern Age", by Archie Brown: https://www.amazon.ca/Myth-Strong-Leader-Political-Leadership/dp/0465027660 - "John Anderson: Conversations": https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/john-anderson-conversations/id1370741457 // Recording Date: February 3, 2025.

ROMA (ITALPRESS) - In questo numero di Agrifood Magazine, prodotto dall'Italpress in collaborazione con TeleAmbiente:- Dai cittadini europei forte sostegno alla Politica Agricola Comune- L'olio tunisino ‘low cost' invade il mercato italiano- Campania protagonista dell'agricoltura biologica- I benefici della Dieta Mediterranea protagonisti di una docuseriemgg/gsl

Ontario voters will officially head to the polls on February 27. The municipality doesn't believe the provincial funds provided to help clear out local homeless encampments will be enough. Fewer people are lighting up cigarettes in Chatham-Kent. The victim of a fatal car crash is being remembered for all the smiles he put on people's faces in his short life. Ontario has raised annual funding for the Agri-Food sector's Risk Management Program to $250M. Peavey Mart has confirmed that it will be shutting down all of its locations across the country.

ROMA (ITALPRESS) - In questo numero di Agrifood Magazine, prodotto dall'Italpress in collaborazione con TeleAmbiente:- Distretti del cibo, 100 milioni per 11 progetti- Sigep punto di riferimento per il food service internazionale- Il biologico conquista gli italiani- Microsoft e Crea insieme per studiare il DNA del grano duromgg/gtr

Autocoupler, based in Co. Kilkenny, was today announced as the winner of the 2025 AgTechUCD One to Watch Award at the completion of University College Dublin's (UCD) fourth AgTechUCD Agccelerator Programme at UCD Lyons Farm. The patented Autocoupler system allows a loader to attach to any agricultural implement, automatically coupling the loader's hydraulic circuit to the implement and then locking the implement in place with the loader's locking system. The novel Autocoupler system makes changing implements quick and easy, with no delays or time loss in comparison to existing manual and time-consuming systems. In addition, the Autocoupler system has safety advantages over conventional systems as the operator does not have to leave the cab of the machine when attaching or disconnecting any attachment or implement. The 12-week AgTechUCD Agccelerator Programme, tailored to address the needs and challenges facing AgTech and Agrifood start-ups, was focused on fast tracking the business development and leadership skills of participants and on providing them with the support and guidance needed to accelerate the growth and development of their start-ups. Gary Ryan, Director, AgTechUCD, said, "I would like to congratulate Autocoupler, on being named the overall winner of our fourth AgTechUCD Agccelerator Programme. This programme supports the commercial development of the participating start-ups by helping them to further develop their innovative solutions, enhance their marketplace visibility, attract new customers and investors and build new partnerships at home and further afield. I wish Autocoupler every success for the future as they continue their entrepreneurial journey." Seamus Kenny, founder, Autocoupler, said, "It is a great honour for me to accept the 2025 AgTechUCD One to Watch Award following the completion of the latest AgTechUCD Agccelerator Programme. Our next step is to target the agricultural and construction implement manufacture market with our novel system which allows loader operators to change an implement without leaving their seat, in 4 seconds, at the touch of a button." He added, "I would like to thank AgTechUCD and Enterprise Ireland for their ongoing support and also to thank Noreside Engineering Group, who have supported the physical engineering and prototype phase of developing the Autocoupler system, and acknowledge the financial support and advice received from the Kilkenny Local Enterprise Office." Thirty-four (34) start-ups have now completed the four AgTechUCD Agccelerator Programme delivered to date. Start-ups which have completed the programmes include; Cotter AgriTech, Moonsyst, MyGug, OptaHaul, Pitseal, Proveye, Silicate, and TrojanTrack. AgTechUCD, which is part of NovaUCD, is focused on promoting and accelerating the launch and scaling of start-ups and SMEs, in Ireland and internationally, with disruptive innovations in the agtech, agri-food and vettech sectors, as they build their innovative businesses into leading job creating companies on the global stage. AgTechUCD, funded through the Regional Enterprise Development Fund administered by Enterprise Ireland, supports founding entrepreneurs as they build their innovative businesses into leading enterprises, through the AgTechUCD Agccelerator Programme, and by providing access to incubation offices and labs and preferred access to on-farm testing for new products and services at UCD Lyons Farm. The AgTechUCD Agccelerator Programme included dedicated business development workshops and investor readiness training, mentoring from industry experts and business advisors, guest speakers and facilitated introductions to AgTechUCD's venture capital and business angel networks. Autocoupler was named winner of the Award following a final pitching event, held at the AgTechUCD Innovation Centre at UCD Lyons Farm in Co. Kildare. The members of the judging panel were; James Maloney, Enterprise Ireland, Faye Walsh Drouillard, WakeUp Capital and David Bow...

ROMA (ITALPRESS) - In questo numero di Agrifood Magazine, prodotto dall'Italpress in collaborazione con TeleAmbiente:- 20 milioni in più per il Fondo Grano Duro- Nasce il Gruppo di lavoro europeo sul futuro dell'agricoltura- La dieta mediterranea spinge l'export Made in Italy- Formazione continua per un pane di qualità, un esempio dalla Siciliamgg/abr/gtr

This podcast is brought to you by AXA Farm Insurance*Charles O'Donnell, Aisling O'Brien and Louise Hickey bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: Impact of cold weather;Irish agri-food exports hit 17bn in 2024;Look ahead to milk price announcements;Beef prospects for 2025;HSA workplace fatality figures;Slurry application windows;A record breaking goose?Don't forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland's weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more. 

In the final episode of The Food Professor Podcast for 2024, presented by Caddle, hosts Michael LeBlanc and Dr. Sylvain Charlebois reflect on a whirlwind year in the agri-food industry. With a mix of sharp insights and humour, we tackle the top ten food stories of the year and set the stage for what's to come in 2025.The episode starts with the week's news, starting with a deep dive into the GST Holiday, a policy providing immediate savings for Canadians, and its potential ripple effects on the restaurant sector. From personal anecdotes to broader industry implications, we explore whether such measures can boost consumer spending.Next, we dissect Canada's Fall Economic Statement (FES) and the new finance minister's debut, questioning the impact of fiscal policy changes, including interest rate cuts, on the agri-food, grocery, and restaurant sectors. We also unpack key proposals like the reinstated Accelerated Investment Incentive (AII) and its significance for agri-business innovation.Shifting gears, Michael and Sylvain examine controversial news stories, including CFIA algorithmic oversight and carbon tax impacts on food prices. On a brighter note, we celebrate Quebec's $100 million initiative to support young agricultural entrepreneurs, signalling hope for the future of farming.As they bid farewell to 2024, the hosts tease their highly anticipated predictions episode, returning on January 9th. With plenty of gratitude for Caddle and our listeners, they close the season by reflecting on the stories that defined Canada's food systems this year.  The Food Professor #podcast is presented by Caddle. About UsDr. Sylvain Charlebois is a Professor in food distribution and policy in the Faculties of Management and Agriculture at Dalhousie University in Halifax. He is also the Senior Director of the Agri-food Analytics Lab, also located at Dalhousie University. Before joining Dalhousie, he was affiliated with the University of Guelph's Arrell Food Institute, which he co-founded. Known as “The Food Professor”, his current research interest lies in the broad area of food distribution, security and safety. Google Scholar ranks him as one of the world's most cited scholars in food supply chain management, food value chains and traceability.He has authored five books on global food systems, his most recent one published in 2017 by Wiley-Blackwell entitled “Food Safety, Risk Intelligence and Benchmarking”. He has also published over 500 peer-reviewed journal articles in several academic publications. Furthermore, his research has been featured in several newspapers and media groups, including The Lancet, The Economist, the New York Times, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, BBC, NBC, ABC, Fox News, Foreign Affairs, the Globe & Mail, the National Post and the Toronto Star.Dr. Charlebois sits on a few company boards, and supports many organizations as a special advisor, including some publicly traded companies. Charlebois is also a member of the Scientific Council of the Business Scientific Institute, based in Luxemburg. Dr. Charlebois is a member of the Global Food Traceability Centre's Advisory Board based in Washington DC, and a member of the National Scientific Committee of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) in Ottawa. Michael LeBlanc is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and now, media entrepreneur. He has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels, most recently on the main stage in Toronto at Retail Council of Canada's Retail Marketing conference with leaders from Walmart & Google. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, CanWest Media, Pandora Jewellery, The Shopping Channel and Retail Council of Canada to his advisory, speaking and media practice.Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including the award-winning No.1 independent retail industry podcast in America, Remarkable Retail with his partner, Dallas-based best-selling author Steve Dennis; Canada's top retail industry podcast The Voice of Retail and Canada's top food industry and one of the top Canadian-produced management independent podcasts in the country, The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois from Dalhousie University in Halifax.Rethink Retail has recognized Michael as one of the top global retail experts for the fourth year in a row, Thinkers 360 has named him on of the Top 50 global thought leaders in retail, RTIH has named him a top 100 global though leader in retail technology and Coresight Research has named Michael a Retail AI Influencer. If you are a BBQ fan, you can tune into Michael's cooking show, Last Request BBQ, on YouTube, Instagram, X and yes, TikTok.Michael is available for keynote presentations helping retailers, brands and retail industry insiders explaining the current state and future of the retail industry in North America and around the world.

Dec 7, 2024 - Food security with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois Director, Agri-Food Analytics Lab by VOCM

This week, we're exploring "Revolutionizing Food: How Startups Are Shaping the Future of Foodtech" with our incredible guest, José Fernández, Managing Director at E-motion / Freshko DMCC.With over two decades of experience in the Agri-Food, Beverages, and Tech sectors, José shares his insights on how innovation and startups are reshaping the global food industry. From leading expansion across continents to supporting disruptive projects and startups in the foodtech ecosystem, José has a wealth of knowledge to share.

F3 Innovate has emerged as the nation's hub for climate-smart agrifood technology and engineering based in California's Central Valley.

In the latest episode of The Food Professor Podcast, Michael LeBlanc and Sylvain Charlebois discuss the implications of Donald Trump's return to the U.S. presidency on the agri-food sector. We explore how his administration may impact trade, environmental policies, and Canadian food security. Trump's presidency, with a Republican-controlled Congress, signals potential changes in tariffs, which could affect Canada's agricultural industry. Sylvain highlights the likelihood of a U.S. push for a more merger-friendly economy, possibly accelerating industry consolidation, including the grocery sector.Our guest recorded live in Montreal at the SIAL Food Innovation show is Michael Chadwick with Quebec's Fidelio ERP system, talking about digital transformation and productivity for Canada's food manufacturers.The conversation also delves into Canada's unique challenges, including Trudeau's environmental policies, particularly carbon taxes, which Sylvain argues have driven Canadian wholesale food prices higher than in the U.S. Trump's potential to reduce regulatory costs and energy prices in the U.S. may create competitive challenges for Canadian agriculture, especially with differing environmental stances.Lastly, we touch on the international stage, noting Trump's relationships with global leaders like Vladimir Putin and his possible influence on the Ukraine-Russia conflict, which could have significant implications for global food security. They conclude by speculating how Canada's upcoming federal policies must adapt to this shifting U.S. landscape. The Food Professor #podcast is presented by Caddle. About UsDr. Sylvain Charlebois is a Professor in food distribution and policy in the Faculties of Management and Agriculture at Dalhousie University in Halifax. He is also the Senior Director of the Agri-food Analytics Lab, also located at Dalhousie University. Before joining Dalhousie, he was affiliated with the University of Guelph's Arrell Food Institute, which he co-founded. Known as “The Food Professor”, his current research interest lies in the broad area of food distribution, security and safety. Google Scholar ranks him as one of the world's most cited scholars in food supply chain management, food value chains and traceability.He has authored five books on global food systems, his most recent one published in 2017 by Wiley-Blackwell entitled “Food Safety, Risk Intelligence and Benchmarking”. He has also published over 500 peer-reviewed journal articles in several academic publications. Furthermore, his research has been featured in several newspapers and media groups, including The Lancet, The Economist, the New York Times, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, BBC, NBC, ABC, Fox News, Foreign Affairs, the Globe & Mail, the National Post and the Toronto Star.Dr. Charlebois sits on a few company boards, and supports many organizations as a special advisor, including some publicly traded companies. Charlebois is also a member of the Scientific Council of the Business Scientific Institute, based in Luxemburg. Dr. Charlebois is a member of the Global Food Traceability Centre's Advisory Board based in Washington DC, and a member of the National Scientific Committee of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) in Ottawa. Michael LeBlanc is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and now, media entrepreneur. He has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels, most recently on the main stage in Toronto at Retail Council of Canada's Retail Marketing conference with leaders from Walmart & Google. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, CanWest Media, Pandora Jewellery, The Shopping Channel and Retail Council of Canada to his advisory, speaking and media practice.Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including the award-winning No.1 independent retail industry podcast in America, Remarkable Retail with his partner, Dallas-based best-selling author Steve Dennis; Canada's top retail industry podcast The Voice of Retail and Canada's top food industry and one of the top Canadian-produced management independent podcasts in the country, The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois from Dalhousie University in Halifax.Rethink Retail has recognized Michael as one of the top global retail experts for the fourth year in a row, Thinkers 360 has named him on of the Top 50 global thought leaders in retail, RTIH has named him a top 100 global though leader in retail technology and Coresight Research has named Michael a Retail AI Influencer. If you are a BBQ fan, you can tune into Michael's cooking show, Last Request BBQ, on YouTube, Instagram, X and yes, TikTok.Michael is available for keynote presentations helping retailers, brands and retail industry insiders explaining the current state and future of the retail industry in North America and around the world.

AgTechUCD has announced the seven start-ups which have been selected for its fourth accelerator programme dedicated to early-stage start-ups in the AgTech and Agrifood sectors. The participating start-ups are Aerial AG Ireland (Dublin), Auto Coupler (Co. Kilkenny), Evogen (Dublin), IONA Minerals (Anglesey, Wales), RoboCrop (Co. Kildare), Weighless Wonders (Dublin) and Zirkulu (Co. Cork). The 2024 AgTechUCD Agccelerator Programme, which has just commenced, is an intensive 12-week hybrid programme, tailored to address the particular needs and challenges facing AgTech and Agrifood start-ups. The programme is focused on fast tracking the business development and leadership skills of participants and on providing them with the support and guidance needed to accelerate the growth and development of their start-ups. The programme includes dedicated business development workshops and investor readiness training, mentoring from industry experts and business advisors, guest speakers and facilitated introductions to AgTechUCD's venture capital and business angel networks. The in-person workshops will take place in the AgTechUCD Innovation Centre at UCD Lyons Farm in Co. Kildare. Gary Ryan, Director, AgTechUCD, said, "During the next 12 weeks, we will be focused on supporting the commercial development and growth of the participating start-ups as they develop their ag and food tech-related businesses with national and international potential. The focus on solutions delivering improved sustainability, efficiency and profitability in the agfood value chain is welcome and is very much in line with the overall focus of AgTechUCD. During the programme we will also be working with this year's cohort to help them to increase their profile, to attract customers and investors, and to forge new partnerships at home and further afield." Twenty-seven (27) start-ups, including MyGug and Proveye, have completed the three AgTechUCD Agccelerator programmes delivered to date. Since completing the 2022 programme, MyGug, a West Cork-based company which is at the forefront of innovation in food waste management, has secured €900k in funding and was named the winner of the Sustainability Award at the 2023 Irish Times Innovation Awards. Since completing the 2021 programme, Proveye, a UCD spin-out headquartered at NovaUCD and a leader in remote sensing image analysis for agriculture, has secured €1 million in seed funding. The company was also recently name as one of the 15 start-ups, chosen from over 800 applications, for the 2024 AWS Clean Energy Accelerator 4.0 programme, Generative AI Energy Lab edition. AgTechUCD, which is part of NovaUCD, is focused on promoting and accelerating the launch and scaling of start-ups and SMEs, in Ireland and internationally, with disruptive innovations in the agtech, agri-food and vettech sectors, as they build their innovative businesses into leading job-creating companies on the global stage. AgTechUCD, funded through the Regional Enterprise Development Fund administered by Enterprise Ireland, supports founding entrepreneurs as they build their innovative businesses into leading enterprises, through the AgTechUCD Agccelerator Programme, and by providing access to incubation offices and labs and preferred access to on-farm testing for new products and services at UCD Lyons Farm. The fourth AgTechUCD Agccelerator Programme will conclude in January 2025 when participating start-ups will pitch their businesses to a panel of investors. Programme partners include AIB, Carbery, Enterprise Ireland, Herdwatch, IFAC, The Yield Lab and Thrive/SVG Ventures. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie n...

In the latest episode of The Food Professor Podcast, presented by Caddle, we welcome a special guest, Zeeshan Fazal, Regional Director and Agrifood expert from Export Development Canada (EDC). Recorded live at the SIAL food innovation show in Montreal, Zeeshan explains how EDC supports Canadian companies in expanding their reach beyond borders, including into the United States, by providing financial tools, trade expertise, and valuable market connections.Michael, joining from Chicago, shares his experiences in the Windy City's vibrant food scene, recounting a visit to El Che restaurant and commenting on Chicago's competitive food service industry. He also reminds listeners about the upcoming Coffee Association of Canada conference on November 14th in Markham, where tickets quickly sell out.The episode focuses on critical industry topics, including the staggering waste in Canada's dairy sector, with over 6 billion litres of milk dumped since 2012, as highlighted in a recent ScienceDirect study. The hosts also touch on Canada-India trade relations' complexities and challenges. The launch of Maple Leaf's new pork division, Canada Packers, is also discussed, followed by commentary on the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data, which signals growing concerns about the competitiveness of Canada's agrifood sector.https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0921800924003100?dgcid=coauthorhttps://coffeeassoc.com/annual-conference/ About ZeeshanZeeshan Fazal is a Regional Manager at EDC, responsible for a team of Relationship Managers supporting Canadian companies to penetrate, grow and succeed internationally. He is also responsible to strategically increase EDC's support to Québec companies in Agriculture and Agrifood sectors.Mr. Fazal has significant experience in assisting Manufacturing, Technology and Innovation companies to go, grow and succeed internationally. Prior to his appointment to the Business Development team, Mr. Fazal held various underwriting positions for Accounts Receivable Insurance, Bank Guarantees and Loan Guarantees. He was also a Lean Sustainability Advisor where he collaborated closely with internal stakeholders to help lead projects, improve operational efficiencies and client communication processes.  514-876-7115  zfazal@edc.ca  edc.ca Outside of EDC, Mr. Fazal was a lecturer at McGill University where he taught International Finance, Corporate Finance and Financial Statement Analysis. Most recently, he also taught a course on Business Valuation at the Smith School of Business at Queens University. Furthermore, he taught CITP professional designation courses on Global Value Chain and International Trade Finance. About EDCExport Development Canada is Canada's export credit agency. We are dedicated to helping Canadian companies, of all sizes, go, grow and succeed beyond our borders. As international risk experts, we provide them with knowledge, financing, insurance and connections. We also provide financial solutions to global companies to facilitate and grow purchases from Canadian companies. We take on risk, so they can take on the world. Learn more at www.edc.ca. Mr. Fazal holds a Master of Business Administration from the Smith School of Management (Queens University), a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting and Biology from McGill University. He is also a Certified International Trade Professional (CITP | FIBP). The Food Professor #podcast is presented by Caddle. About UsDr. Sylvain Charlebois is a Professor in food distribution and policy in the Faculties of Management and Agriculture at Dalhousie University in Halifax. He is also the Senior Director of the Agri-food Analytics Lab, also located at Dalhousie University. Before joining Dalhousie, he was affiliated with the University of Guelph's Arrell Food Institute, which he co-founded. Known as “The Food Professor”, his current research interest lies in the broad area of food distribution, security and safety. Google Scholar ranks him as one of the world's most cited scholars in food supply chain management, food value chains and traceability.He has authored five books on global food systems, his most recent one published in 2017 by Wiley-Blackwell entitled “Food Safety, Risk Intelligence and Benchmarking”. He has also published over 500 peer-reviewed journal articles in several academic publications. Furthermore, his research has been featured in several newspapers and media groups, including The Lancet, The Economist, the New York Times, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, BBC, NBC, ABC, Fox News, Foreign Affairs, the Globe & Mail, the National Post and the Toronto Star.Dr. Charlebois sits on a few company boards, and supports many organizations as a special advisor, including some publicly traded companies. Charlebois is also a member of the Scientific Council of the Business Scientific Institute, based in Luxemburg. Dr. Charlebois is a member of the Global Food Traceability Centre's Advisory Board based in Washington DC, and a member of the National Scientific Committee of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) in Ottawa. Michael LeBlanc is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and now, media entrepreneur. He has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels, most recently on the main stage in Toronto at Retail Council of Canada's Retail Marketing conference with leaders from Walmart & Google. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, CanWest Media, Pandora Jewellery, The Shopping Channel and Retail Council of Canada to his advisory, speaking and media practice.Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including the award-winning No.1 independent retail industry podcast in America, Remarkable Retail with his partner, Dallas-based best-selling author Steve Dennis; Canada's top retail industry podcast The Voice of Retail and Canada's top food industry and one of the top Canadian-produced management independent podcasts in the country, The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois from Dalhousie University in Halifax.Rethink Retail has recognized Michael as one of the top global retail experts for the fourth year in a row, Thinkers 360 has named him on of the Top 50 global thought leaders in retail, RTIH has named him a top 100 global though leader in retail technology and Coresight Research has named Michael a Retail AI Influencer. If you are a BBQ fan, you can tune into Michael's cooking show, Last Request BBQ, on YouTube, Instagram, X and yes, TikTok.Michael is available for keynote presentations helping retailers, brands and retail industry insiders explaining the current state and future of the retail industry in North America and around the world.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security recently announced several reforms to the agri-food sector, including the potential removal of egg subsidies and the consolidation of enforcement agencies. How effective will these measures be in strengthening Malaysia's agricultural productivity and food security? We discuss the issues at play with food security expert Prof. Dr. Fatimah Arshad.Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

A groundbreaking new project, AgriFood Connect, has been launched to address the challenges facing the agriculture and food sector in Ireland and Northern Ireland. The AgriFood Connect project aims to accelerate innovation in the AgriFood and AgriTech industries by bridging the gap between innovative research and practical, market-ready solutions for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), early-stage companies, food manufacturers, and farmers. It also aims to scale cross-border collaboration among SMEs and other players such as universities, third-sector organisations and government agencies using cluster and networking supports. This project is supported by InterTradeIreland's Synergy Programme, Synergy is a cross-border cluster initiative. Led by Munster Technological University's AgriTech Ireland Cluster and the Agri-Food Quest Competence Centre (hosted by Queen University Belfast), the project aims to tackle issues within the agriculture and food production sectors. According to MTU's Agritech Ireland Cluster, gaps remain in translating research findings into viable, scalable solutions for the industry. SMEs involved in agriculture and food production often struggle to adopt new technologies due to a lack of resources, networks, and expertise, resulting in missed opportunities for growth, sustainability and increased productivity. These challenges pose a risk not only to the competitiveness of SMEs but also to the long-term sustainability and economic resilience of the sector. Agrifood Connect will be rolled out in four phases, each focused on building strong partnerships and translating research into tangible, market-ready solutions. By connecting Irish and Northern Irish SMEs and RPOs into collaborative networks, AgriFood Connect will create a platform for knowledge exchange, enabling stakeholders to work together and address common challenges within the supply chain. Commenting on the launch, Alison Currie, Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at InterTradeIreland said: "InterTradeIreland welcome this opportunity to support the AgriTech Ireland Cluster and AgriFood Quest Competence Centre with the delivery of the AgriFood Connect project. The clusters are working collaboratively on addressing critical challenges faced in the agri-food sector by fostering a strong, cross-border innovation ecosystem that bridges the gap between research and practical application. The creation of this ecosystem will help convert challenges into solutions resulting in competitiveness and sustainable growth for SMEs within the agriculture and food sectors across the island." Kieran O'Donoghue, Educational Outreach Manager, AgriTech Ireland Cluster, said: "We are excited to have secured InterTradeIreland support for this unique cross-border project, which will connect AgriTech and FoodTech researchers and industry. This initiative marks a significant step forward in fostering collaborative innovation across the island, bringing together the best minds from research and industry to drive innovation in agriculture and food production. By working together, we are not only connecting and strengthening the ties between key stakeholders across Ireland but also paving the way for advancements that will enhance both sustainability and productivity across the agricultural and food sectors, positioning Ireland as a global leader in AgriFood innovation." According to Stephane Durane, Manager, Agri-Food Quest Competence Centre: "This AgriFood Connect project provides an exciting opportunity to build on many existing activities and structures that help drive commercialisation to better connect and build an ecosystem for innovation in AgriTech and FoodTech. Many programmes are gaining traction across Ireland, such as Momentum One Zero (One Health Innovation Centre), AgriTech Ireland Cluster, Food-I and Climate+ co-centres. Connecting and building capacity to foster collaboration across these centres and the wider ecosystem provides great poten...

With so many factors going into yields, it can be difficult to know whether farmers are reaching the potential of their wheat seed. It can be even more difficult to figure out how to increase yields and whether those increases can be accomplished through management decisions. Dr. Brian Beres, research scientist with Agriculture and Agri-Food... Read More

Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalgoue is on an agri-food trade mission to China and South Korea. This is the Minister's second visit to each country within 18 months and follows the reopening of both markets to Irish beef. Sarah speaks to the minister from Seoul in South Korea.

A document released by the Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance outlines eleven principles designed to help Canada's trade negotiators achieve fair and sustainable trade agreements that won't inadvertently hinder trade. CAFTA Executive Director Michael Harvey says the document "Principles for Sustainable and Fair Trade in the Agri-Food Sector." - provides a structured approach for governments and interested stakeholders as they engage in policy discussions related to trade and sustainability.The beef industry hosts a major get-together with the Canadian Beef Industry Conference in Saskatchewan.It'll be the first time Saskatoon is hosting the conference, which includes meetings and presentations by numerous important figures in Canada's beef industry. Canadian Cattle Association Nathan Phinney talks about the pressing issues facing the cattle industry and how the U.S. election can impact producers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 How would a national rail strike negatively affect the food supply chain & cost? Guest: Professor Sylvain Charlebois - Head of the Agri-food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a Text Message.From unlocking funds through grants, and winning awards can both be a game-changer for your business. In this week's episode of Foodpreneur with Chelsea Ford, I chat with Madonna Melrose, founder of Melrose International, about leveraging grants to fuel your growth.Madonna, a specialist in grant applications, shares how understanding the grant landscape and having a clear future growth plan are key to securing funds. With billions of funding dollars available, and with only 35% of businesses accessing these grants, now is the time to get grant-ready!Listen to discover:

Today's agrifood industry produces enough calories to feed the global population but it creates negative externalities across the climate, nature and health sectors. Global sustainability goals have changed what crops the agrifood industry grows and how. Such dynamics leave the sector structurally unprepared to deliver on these goals. However, deploying mature, high-impact investable solutions in the short term that strengthen innovation could be a boon to the industry. The UBS Sustainability and Impact Institute report analyses promising solutions and outlines the role of capital markets and investors in facilitating their development and deployment. We discuss this with William Nicolle, ESG analyst in the UBS Sustainability and Impact Institute.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On 4th June, IF hosted a webinar in partnership with Bayer Crop Science.  In recent years, the agricultural industry has witnessed a significant shift towards sustainable and environmentally friendly practices. Within this context, biologics – derived from natural resources such as microbes, plants, pheromones and other sources – are emerging as crucial agricultural tools in this transformation.   Biological solutions have the opportunity to offer benefits for crop protection, soil health improvement, and regenerative farming practices. However, the ongoing discourse surrounding biologicals in agriculture contains uncertainties and misconceptions that warrant thorough exploration and discussion.   Taking a myth-busting approach to dissect this prevailing discourse, our panel discussed:   What are the existing criticisms and hesitancies towards biologicals – and are these useful?   The role of biological crop protection in modern agriculture, with concrete examples of potential solutions.   How collaborative partnerships and initiatives within the food and ag industry can accelerate the commercialisation of the next generation of biological solutions  The current regulatory barriers for scale, and the outlook for the development of an enabling legal landscape  We heard insights from: Benoit Hartmann, Head of Biologicals, Bayer Crop Science Christophe Breitenstroeter, Head of Crop Strategy, Bayer Crop Science Philippe Guerret, CEO, M2i Group Eirini-Christina Spanouli, Farmer The discussion was moderated by Toby Webb, founder, Innovation Forum.   This is the third webinar (following part one and part two) in the 'Focus on Farmers' webinar series hosted in partnership with Bayer Crop Science.

Why is kochia resistant to multiple herbicide groups? Turns out, it’s not any one thing, but a few different aspects of how the plant grows, reproduces, and spreads that make it a hard-to-control and prone to developing herbicide resistance. In this episode of the Wheat School, Dr. Charles Geddes, research scientist with Agriculture and Agri-Food... Read More

Which of the agrifood trends will be the most transformative for 2024? Dr. Allen Gray returns for another round with hosts Sal Sama and Ryan Priest for another episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies.  As you may remember, in addition to being the Land O'Lakes Chair in Food and Agribusiness, Dr. Gray is the Professor of Agriculture Economics at Purdue University.On today's episode, Dr. Gray will share some thoughts from his recent article, How Will Tech Enable Agrifood Trends of 2024?  Dr. Gray, Sal, and Ryan will cover a variety of heavy-hitting topics such as sustainability, digital transformations, labor trends, food traceability and financing, and agribusiness trends.  You'll hear about how technology enables us to share how growers steward their resources and how they're able to prove it through data, information, and technology.  “I think we are a really sustainable industry, but maybe we don't tell that story very well, and one of the reasons for that is that we haven't been as capable as we could be at talking about that, and that's where digital comes in.”  You can view the full article here: https://agribusiness.purdue.edu/how-will-tech-enable-agrifood-trendsof2024/#:~:text=Technology%20is%20pivotal%20in%20this,of%20soil%20and%20crop%20health. 

Which of the agrifood trends will be the most transformative for 2024? Dr. Allen Gray returns for another round with hosts Sal Sama and Ryan Priest for another episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies.  As you may remember, in addition to being the Land O'Lakes Chair in Food and Agribusiness, Dr. Gray is the Professor of Agriculture Economics at Purdue University.On today's episode, Dr. Gray will share some thoughts from his recent article, How Will Tech Enable Agrifood Trends of 2024?  Dr. Gray, Sal, and Ryan will cover a variety of heavy-hitting topics such as sustainability, digital transformations, labor trends, food traceability and financing, and agribusiness trends.  You'll hear about how technology enables us to share how growers steward their resources and how they're able to prove it through data, information, and technology.  “I think we are a really sustainable industry, but maybe we don't tell that story very well, and one of the reasons for that is that we haven't been as capable as we could be at talking about that, and that's where digital comes in.”  You can view the full article here: https://agribusiness.purdue.edu/how-will-tech-enable-agrifood-trendsof2024/#:~:text=Technology%20is%20pivotal%20in%20this,of%20soil%20and%20crop%20health.