Podcasts about Costain

George Monbiot - the Guardian columnist with a penchant for lab-based protein and a farm-free future - recently wrote a scathing article damning two important livestock reports. The first was a report into three years of research into AMP grazing from FAI Farms, the Oxfordshire-based farm and food system consultancy - the second, Grazing Livestock, was by the Sustainable Food Trust.ffinlo Costain talks to Karl Williams, a director of FAI, and Science and Technical Lead, Amanda Deakin - and to Patrick Holden, chief Executive of the Sustainable Food Trust, and Senior Research Manager, Robert Barbour.Read the reports at 8point9.com:FAI AMP report: https://8point9.com/emissions-completely-offset-by-sequestration-in-mcdonalds-fai-amp-grazing-project-2/SFT Grazing Livestock report: https://8point9.com/new-report-aims-to-flip-the-script-on-meat-and-dairy/

This week on The International Risk Podcast, Dominic Bowen speaks with Jason Costain, one of the UK's leading fraud strategists and the founder of Javloc, a specialist consultancy in financial crime prevention.In this deep-dive episode, they examine the accelerating threat landscape shaped by fraud, artificial intelligence, and the unintended consequences of digital innovation. From real-time payment systems and synthetic identities to the manipulation of consumer psychology and the exploitation of cryptocurrency hype, this conversation uncovers the critical vulnerabilities facing both individuals and institutions.Jason shares hard-won insights from three decades at the forefront of fraud detection and response, including his work building and leading fraud defence teams at NatWest Group. The episode also explores how financial institutions can move beyond reactive measures by embedding biometric security, adaptive limits, and customer training into their fraud strategy — all while dismantling siloed thinking between UX, payments, and risk teams.With real case studies and strategic foresight, this is essential listening for compliance leaders, fraud specialists, regulators, and digital banking innovators.Jason Costain is the founder of Javloc, and previously served as Head of Fraud Strategy and Relationship Management at NatWest Group. His work has shaped fraud defence systems across the UK banking sector, with a focus on AI, scam prevention, big data, and behavioural risk.Hosted by Dominic Bowen, The International Risk Podcast is the go-to platform for senior leaders navigating today's volatile global environment. Dominic is the Head of Strategic Advisory at 2Secure, Europe's leading risk management consulting firm, and has more than 20 years of frontline experience managing complex operations across conflict zones, crisis regions, and boardrooms. As a trusted advisor to multinational corporations, a university lecturer, and an internationally recognised public speaker, Dominic brings unparalleled depth to conversations on enterprise risk management, geopolitical forecasting, and strategic decision-making.Executives looking to understand the forces shaping tomorrow's business risks, and how to turn them into strategic wins, should subscribe now. This episode is essential listening for leaders who refuse to be blindsided by international risk.The International Risk Podcast – Reducing risk by increasing knowledge.Follow us on LinkedIn for all our great updates.Tell us what you liked!

In this programme we discuss ways in which tenant farmers can take advantage of natural capital income streams - as well addressing some of the barriers and challenges to market entry.ffinlo Costain is joined by George Dunn, Chief Executive of the Tenant Farmers' Association - and by Lucy Jenner, a director at Savills, and Head of their Natural Capital Consultancy. This is the ninth episode in our series: Filling the Funding Gap, in which we discuss how natural capital markets can help farmers transition towards resilient and regenerative food production.Filling the Funding Gap is sponsored by Barclays, Environment Bank, Forest Carbon, Howden Insurance Brokers, Regenerate and Saffery.

ffinlo Costain (8point9.com) and Joe Stanley (GWCT Allerton Project) discuss:The UK Government's farm profitability reviewThe UK Nature Market AcceleratorThe importance of historic maps Restoring farmland in UkraineAnd a report by anonymous whistleblowers, calling for investor and creditor action to address the nature crisis.

8point9 editor, ffinlo Costain, is joined by Tim Coates, a co-founder of Oxbury Bank, which launched in 2021 as the only UK bank dedicated exclusively to the rural economy. In Farm Gate Leaders, ffinlo talks to someone who's played a defining role in our food and farming system - someone who's helping to deliver lasting and progressive change.

In Ukraine, explosive munitions have contaminated the soil with chemicals and heavy metals - hundreds of thousands of hectares will have to be surveyed and demined - and countless craters will have to be refilled. We consider the cost of restoring Ukraine's agricultural soils.ffinlo Costain is joined by Professor Wilfred Dolfsma from Wageningen, who recently led a study into the economics of Ukrainian soil recovery - and by Nick Padwick from Wild Ken Hill.Read more on 8point9: https://8point9.com/cost-of-repairing-ukraines-war-ravaged-soils-could-be-20-billion/More information about the research here

In this programme, 8point9.com's ffinlo Costain investigates how farmers and other land stewards can earn money from creating and managing woodland. ffinlo is joined by George Hepburne-Scott, Director, Forest Carbon - by David Robertson, Director of Investment and Business Development, Scottish Woodlands - by David McCulloch, Head of CarbonStore, Tilhill - and by Mark Lee, who farms at Torpenhow Farm in Cumbria.They discuss woodland carbon credits, additionality, biodiversity, nature credits, timber production and input savings resulting from woodland integration.This is the seventh episode in Farm Gate's Filling the Funding Gap series, sponsored by Barclays, Environment Bank, Forest Carbon, Howdens Insurance, Regenerate and Saffery.You can find more in this series in your feed, or by visiting https://8point9.com/farm-gate/

⁠8point9.com⁠⁠⁠ editor, ffinlo Costain, is joined by farmer and columnist, Joe Stanley - they discuss the abrupt closure of SFI24, the Sustainable Farming Scheme, and what that means for farmers and the countryside - they look at Paying The Price, a report by the Food Farming & Countryside Commission into UK diets - and they talk about the opportunity to stack natural capital services with food production.(Views expressed in the podcast by Joe and ffinlo do not necessarily represent the views of their respective companies and organisations.)

Many farmers have been dismayed by a clause in the UK Planning and Infrastructure Bill that will give Natural England the power to acquire farmland compulsorily to meet nature recovery objectives. The concern has been heightened further because compulsory purchase prices will exclude 'hope value'.8point9.com's ffinlo Costain is joined by Rob Hindle from Rural Solutions and Gabriel Connor-Streich from Greenshank Environmental.

In the first of our monthly food and farming 'Leaders' series, ffinlo Costain speaks to Shelagh Hancock who became Chief Executive of First Milk at a challenging time and led the company to becoming the UK's first regenerative co-operative dairy.

Episode GuestGroup CEO of Calisen, Sean Latus joined the company in October 2014, holding a number of senior roles in the business prior to his promotion in July 2021. Initially Chief Investment Officer, he supported the transition of the business from an owner of traditional meters to being a broader provider of energy infrastructure services to the retail market, overseeing the company's growth and driving its mission to provide Smarter Energy for All.With over 20 years' experience raising infrastructure finance and equity funding, Sean held the CFO position at Calisen from February 2018 until he became Group CEO, and has worked across multiple infrastructure sectors both in the UK and overseas. Previous roles have included Head of Investments at Costain plc, Senior Director at RBS Project and Infrastructure Finance, and Investment Director at John Laing.Episode TimestampsEpisode PartnerCalisen own, install and manage essential energy infrastructure assets that offer smarter energy for all.Through smart metering, data services, solar & battery, EV charging infrastructure, and the electrification of heat, we're building a more sustainable, smarter world for the next generation.Disclaimer:The content provided on Duvet Flip is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. The views expressed by hosts, guests, brands or contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the show's producers, sponsors, or affiliates. The information shared is not a substitute for professional advice, including but not limited to career counseling, financial guidance, legal consultation, or mental health support.Listeners and viewers are responsible for their own decisions and actions based on the content provided, and Duvet Flip assumes no liability for any outcomes resulting from reliance on the information shared. By engaging with the show, you acknowledge and agree to this disclaimer.If you're struggling with debt, trusted advice and free support can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/debt-adviceIf you're struggling with mental health of any kind, you can find free support here: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/

ffinlo Costain investigates how farmers can earn money by stacking renewable electricity generation with other farming activity.Featuring:Louise Daniels, Head of External Affairs for Thrive RenewablesRoger Stones, Senior Energy Consultant for NFU EnergyHarvie Agnew, Policy Analyst at Solar Energy UKNick Spicer, Chief Executive at YourEcoNature Friendly Farming Network's Farming Champion, Jon FishFarm Gate's Filling the Funding Gap series is sponsored by Barclays, Environment Bank, Forest Carbon, Howdens Insurance, Regenerate and Saffery. Farm Gate is part of 8point9.com - the land use news channel.Further reading from Solar Energy UKFarming Sustainably Report - https://solarenergyuk.org/resource/farming-sustainably-report/Solar Habitat 2024: Ecological Trends on Solar Farms in the UK - https://solarenergyuk.org/resource/solar-habitat-2024-ecological-trends-on-solar-farms-in-the-uk/

In this programme ffinlo Costain investigates how farmers and other land stewards can earn money from managing water effectively on their land.Interviews and discussion cover:What sort of payments are available to farmers?Where might those payments come from?Maintenance payments focussed on water infiltration The relationship between farmers and water companiesThe future of nutrient neutralityffinlo is joined by:Andy Cato, Co-founder of WildfarmedGabriel Connor-Streich, Chief Executive of Greenshank EnvironmentalTim Stephens, Catchment Partnerships and Delivery Manager at Wessex WaterLee Truelove, Responsible Sourcing Manager at First MilkThis is the fifth episode in Farm Gate's Filling the Funding Gap series, in which we discuss how natural capital markets can help farmers to bridge the gap between public payments and the real costs of transition towards resilient and regenerative food production.Farm Gate's Filling the Funding Gap series is sponsored by Barclays, Environment Bank, Forest Carbon, Howdens Insurance, Regenerate and Saffery. Farm Gate is part of 8point9.com - the land use news channel.

This week we welcome Mike Costain, Director at Nineteen Group, the new event partners bringing fresh energy to the UK's Commercial Vehicle Show. Mike shares his vision for revitalising this prestigious 25-year-old event with more "oomph"—combining serious business with an element of fun. Discover how the show is embracing the electric transition while balancing current market realities. Learn about exciting new features including the EV Café village, decarbonisation theatre, and product launches from major manufacturers. The CV Show runs 29-30 April and the 1st May, promising networking opportunities, educational content, and perhaps even some unexpected Morris dancing! Mike Costain https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-costain-794b8412/ Nineteen Group https://www.nineteengroup.com Commercial Vehicle Show https://www.cvshow.com

8point9.com⁠ editor, ffinlo Costain, is joined by farmer and columnist, Joe Stanley, for Farm Gate's monthly chat through the big land use topics of the moment.In this podcast the duo discuss the ongoing battle around inheritance tax - the government's land use framework - and ask whether gene editing is a force for good? (Views expressed in the podcast by Joe and ffinlo do not necessarily represent the views of their respective companies and organisations.)

This is the third episode in our series: Filling the Funding Gap, in which we discuss how particular natural capital markets work and whether they can help farmers to bridge the gap between public payments and the real costs of transition towards resilient and regenerative food production.ffinlo Costain is joined by two experts from Regenerate Outcomes: Matt Jordon, Chief Scientific Officer and Tom Dillon, Director.Farm Gate's Filling the Funding Gap series is sponsored by Barclays, Environment Bank, Forest Carbon, Howdens Insurance, Regenerate and Saffery.

On to this week's guest, Kevin Costain is the poster boy for reform being needed in Ontario and he's doing something about it as the new Chair of SOLO: Small Ownership Landlords of Ontario.  He's fighting for the small everyday investor like I do. He is the author of the book “Rent To Ruin” where he documents his ordeal with his tormentor: the tenant living in Kevin's house. It is an all too common story where an everyday homeowner has a life change, makes what used to be a financially pragmatic decision to rent out his house to Barry instead of selling it. What proceeded to happen is easily among the worst I've ever heard and that is not hyperbole. For a sneak peak, I fed the transcript of this interview to Chatgpt and asked what crimes the tenant could have been charged with.  Here's the list: Arson Vandalism/theft Fraud Criminal harassment Illegal drug cultivation   Kevin walking through his burnt out house with the CBC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UwYXLdfeD4 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sololandlord Web: https://solo.ca/   Please enjoy the show, do your research, invest where it's landlord friendly, make real estate investing profitable again.

In this programme we'll ask - what do UK farmers need to do first to access nature payments? ffinlo Costain is joined by: Holly Story, Head of Nature-based Solutions at National Parks Partnerships Guy Thallon, Head of Natural Environment at Castle Howard And David Wright, founder and CEO of Ecometric We're talk about what can be measured and how - options for payments - actions that can be stacked with food and fibre production - and baselining and outcome measures.

8point9.com editor, ffinlo Costain, is joined by a new co-host, Joe Stanley, for Farm Gate's monthly chat through the big land use topics of the moment. Joe Stanley is a Farmers' Weekly columnist, author and Head of Sustainable Farming at the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust's Allerton Project. In this podcast they discuss NFU leadership tactics - whether the ongoing campaign against inheritance tax changes is performative or effective - the UK government's decision to uphold a ban on noenicitinoid use - and new financial incentives to boost on-farm water management. (Views expressed in the podcast by Joe and ffinlo do not necessarily represent the views of their respective companies and organisations.)

This is the first of 11 programmes in a series called Filling the Funding Gap. Throughout the series we'll discuss how natural capital markets work and whether they can help farmers to bridge the gap between public payments and the real costs of transition towards resilient and regenerative food production. In this introductory programme we're taking a broad overview - discussing what we mean by natural capital markets - the extent to which they currently function - and we'll consider some of the ethical dimensions of monetising the natural world in the first place. Featuring: Martin Lines, Chief Executive of the Nature Friendly Farming Network Peter Harker, a partner at Saffrey Tom Johnstone from We Are Nature-Based With ffinlo Costain, Editor of 8point9.com This series is sponsored by Barclays, Environment Bank, Forest Carbon, Howdens Insurance, Regenerate and Saffrey.

Fraudology is presented by Persona.In the latest episode of the Fraudology Podcast features an enlightening conversation between Karisse Hendrick and Jason Costain, founder of Javlock consultancy and a seasoned fraud prevention expert. Jason takes listeners on a journey through the transformation of the UK banking industry's approach to authorized push payment (APP) scams, offering a wealth of knowledge for fraud fighters worldwide.Jason delves into the game-changing developments in fraud prevention triggered by the UK's voluntary reimbursement code. He explains how this shift led to groundbreaking innovations, including AI-driven risk assessment, real-time payment monitoring, and customer-centric security measures. The discussion covers the importance of understanding customer behavior, implementing effective warnings, and the power of data analytics in fraud detection.One of the most compelling aspects of the episode is Jason's emphasis on the human element in fraud prevention. He shares poignant stories of scam victims and stresses the importance of empathy and education in protecting vulnerable customers. The conversation also explores the potential for global adoption of UK-style fraud prevention measures, offering valuable insights for banks and regulators in other countries. Tune in now to arm yourself with the latest insights in the fight against financial fraud.To Connect with Jason on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-costain-b529746/Fraudology is hosted by Karisse Hendrick, a fraud fighter with decades of experience advising hundreds of the biggest ecommerce companies in the world on fraud, chargebacks, and other forms of abuse impacting a company's bottom line. Connect with her on LinkedIn She brings her experience, expertise, and extensive network of experts to this podcast semi weekly, on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

In this programme, ffinlo Costain talks to two storytelling giants from the world of farming - Graham Harvey, former scriptwriter and farming story editor for the long-running BBC Radio drama, The Archers - And Ben Eagle who runs the podcast agency RuralPod Media and is the host of two farming podcasts: Rural Business Focus and Meet The Farmers. They talk about the public perception of farming, the stories the industry chooses to tell, and how storytelling helps to shape the political, scientific and practical choices of farmers and policymakers. They also talk about The Archers and the role that it's played in shaping the public and political perception of farming issues. Graham's book, Underneath the Archers can be found at Waterstones and on Amazon. RuralPod Media can be found here.

In this episode of FarmGate podcast, host ffinlo Costain talks to Graham Harvey, former scriptwriter and farming story editor for the long-running BBC Radio drama, The Archers - And Ben Eagle who runs RuralPod Media and hosts two farming podcasts: Rural Business Focus and Meet The Farmers.They talk about the public perception of farming, the stories the industry chooses to tell, and how storytelling helps to shape the political, scientific and practical choices of farmers and policymakers.They also talk about The Archers and the role that it's played in shaping the public and political perception of farming issues.Graham's book, Underneath the Archers can be found at Waterstones and on Amazon [https://www.waterstones.com/book/underneath-the-archers/graham-harvey/9781800182653][https://www.amazon.co.uk/Underneath-Archers-Undercover-Britains-longest-running/dp/1800182651]Make sure to check us out at RuralPod Media. You can follow Rural Business Focus and contact Ben on Twitter @ruralbf_pod or on Instagram @ruralbusinessfocusPlease note that this podcast does not constitute advice. Our podcast disclaimer can be found here. Have you thought about the benefits of podcasting for your business? If you  want to find out more or work with Ben to make your own podcast or to organise some podcast training for your business visit ruralpodmedia.co.uk 

In this programme, Farm Gate addresses the challenge of growing regenerative cereals in Britain. Is it possible? How can farmers deliver regeneration while producing the yields and profits necessary for viable farm businesses and a healthy food system? ffinlo Costain talks to Tim Parton from Brewood Park Farm, who's passionately championed regenerative agriculture for 15 years - and to Joe Stanley, the Head of Sustainable Farming at the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust's Allerton Project and a Farmers' Weekly columnist. The trio discuss soil-building rotations, livestock integration, the impact of climate change, glyphosate and the cost of Wildfarmed bread.

ffinlo Costain is joined by Charlie Bennett, author of Down the Rabbit Hole - The misadventures of an unlikely naturalist. They discuss the nature, language, heritage and history that Charlie showcases in his book - which is a perfect stocking filler. Down the Rabbit Hole is now available in Northumberland bookshops - across the UK in Waterstones - and for international listeners, direct from CharlieBennettauthor.co.uk.

ffinlo Costain speaks to Dougald Hine, author of 'At Work in the Ruins: Finding our place in the time of climate crisis and other emergencies'. Hine is a social thinker, writer and speaker, and one of the great minds behind the Dark Mountain Project. We talk about his new book, and about the role of agriculture and food production in taking humanity through ecological, social and economic collapse. You can buy Hine's book - At Work in the Ruins - at all good book shops, on the street, or online.

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In this programme, we're previewing LandAlive - the regenerative agriculture conference taking place at the Bath & West Showground on the 22nd and 23rd of November. ffinlo Costain is joined by: Tamara Giltsoff, co-founder of LandAlive George Dunn the chief executive of the Tenant Farmers' Association And Abby Allen, director of Pipers Farm and author of The Sustainable Meat Cookbook And to claim the exclusive half-price discount for Farm Gate and 8point9.com readers and listeners: Go to the LandAlive website - landalive.co.uk Click on 'Buy Tickets' Select 'General - 2 day delegates' And enter the discount code '8point9'

Advocating For a Fair Rental Market For Small Landlords w/Kevin Costain EP 274   Kevin Costain from SOLO (Small Ownership Landlords of Ontario) joins me on today's podcast to discuss all the challenges small landlords face with rent control, LTB issues and MORE. Kevin has a background in technology, is a small landlord, a small business owner for 20 years and currently sits on the board of SOLO but will be chairman in 2025. SOLO educates and assists small landlords navigate all the unique challenges that being an investor bring, and also helps new Canadian investors with webinars, a busy Facebook presence and in person events. He dishes on his personal experience as a landlord; what is the current wait time at the LTB; are big changes coming to the LTB process; are in person hearings coming back; and a review of headlines that have affected small landlords, and MUCH more!   Contact: Web: http://solo.ca      Other Links: Real Estate Investment Club visit https://www.smarthomechoice.ca 

Seven conversations today, focussed on Land Alive, a new British regen farming event at the end of November; the findings of three Nuffield Farming Scholars; the potential to integrate bast fibre production within organic farm systems; and the perils faced by earthworms when the land floods. ffinlo Costain speaks to: Professor Mark Hodson, from the University of York - 0'34'' Graham Harvey, from Land Alive - 10'40'' Carol Paris, from the Royal Bath & West Society, and Tamara Giltsoff, from Land Alive - 16'25'' Zoe Gilbertson, a fashion ecologist - 27'14'' Kendra Hall, Nuffield Farming Scholar - 36'02'' Chris Taylor, Nuffield Farming Scholar - 46'08'' Ruth Grice, Nuffield Farming Scholar - 56'20''

There's an ever-bigger regen farming community at all scales of production - but there are also farmers who say that they've tried regen ag, but it hasn't worked and they've given up. Why are these farmers failing to deliver a regenerative transition on their farms and in their businesses? ffinlo Costain is joined by two regen farming experts, Tim Williams and Clare Hill, and together they flesh out some of the hurdles and identify some possible solutions.

The Farm Gate news channel is part of 8point9.com Today we're frontloading the programme with conversations about baselining, banking and funding the transition - we'll hear from Lee Reeves from Lloyds, Adam White from Barclays and Doug Wanstall who wants to bring integrity into carbon markets. Later, Andrew Whiteford will explain a little of the business-case for tree-planting in Scotland - Valentin Pitiot will extol the virtues of giant kelp - and Dan McAlpine will talk to us about why Compassion in World Farming has turned the spotlight onto UK retailers' chicken supply chains. ffinlo Costain speaks to: Adam White from Barclays Business Banking - 0'54'' Lee Reeves from Lloyds Banking Group - 12'00 Doug Wanstall from Beyond Zero - 24'40'' Valentin Pitiot from Kelp Blue - 37'25'' Andrew Whiteford of Ulzieside Farm - 51'26'' Dan McAlpine from Compassion in World Farming - 1,00' 58''

Well, the summer's over, but for the last week in the southwest of England the sun's been shining while autumn's been gently easing itself into the air - and Newsweek is back with a full, ripe crop of six conversations. ffinlo Costain speaks to: Emma Toovey from the Environment Bank - 1'10'' Leona McDonald, the director of Golden Hooves - 9'12'' Andrew Barbour from Mains of Fincastle - 15'58'' Bishop Takalani Mufamadi from the Southern African Faith Communities' Environment Institute - 25'46'' Emma Bell from The Open University - 40'22'' Alice Groom from the RSPB - 53'24''

Cows On today's show, I'll speak to Media Matters for America's Director of Climate and Energy Program, Allison Fisher on her latest article, “Right-wing media falsely claim that Kamala Harris wants to ban red meat”.  We'll switch gears just a tiny bit and listen to a short Tedx talk by the chief executive of Farmwel and founder of the Food & Global Security Network, ffinlo Costain about the need for cows. Allison Fisher writes: “As part of the conservative campaign to brand Vice President Kamala Harris as the “most radical left-wing person ever to run for the presidency of the United States,” right-wing media are falsely claiming that she wants to ban red meat – a position that they have repeatedly tried to attach to Democrats.” Link to Tedx Talk w/ffinlo Costain: The post All About the Cows appeared first on KPFA.

We begin with construction firm Costain (COST), which recently announced a £10mn buyback. Mark Robinson weighs in on its latest results and more.It's then on to Hargreaves Lansdown (HL). Val Cipriani covers the proposed takeover and what it means for those who use the platform. Julian Hofmann also unpacks the company's results and the impact on shareholders.Last up, Alex Hamer covers Ithaca Energy's (ITH) results, what impact Labour's windfall tax will have and the latest events affecting North Sea stocks in general.Timestamps 1:15 Costain12:20 Hargreaves 23:50 Ithaca Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ffinlo Costain speaks to Alpha Lo, the founder of the Climate Water Project, a series of podcasts and articles in which Alpha investigates how to restore the water web. Farm Gate is part of https://8point9.com/ To find out more about the Climate Water Project just visit https://climatewaterproject.substack.com/

Forests are super important - they have enormous environmental, economic, cultural and amenity value as well as being sources of food and nutrition, medicines, habitats, fuel and, of course, building materials. In this programme, we discuss what timber can do - why forests are so important - how public support for commercial forestry could be improved - and where forestry fits within broader land use conversations. ffinlo Costain is joined by Paul Brannen, the author of Timber! How wood can help save the world from climate breakdown - and by sustainable forestry consultant, Andrew Heald.

In Britain, Labour has promised to "build 1.5 million new homes by the end of this parliament, with the biggest increase in social housing and affordable housebuilding in a generation." ffinlo Costain asks, can these homes be built in the time available - and just as importantly, can this level of house building be achieved in balance with nature and food production? ffinlo is joined by James Ellis, Director of Planning at Rural Solutions - and by Gabriel Connor Streich, the Chief Executive of Greenshank Environmental.

Phil Carson (Nature Friendly Farming Network) and ffinlo Costain (8point9.com) discuss Labour's landslide general election victory, and what it means for food, farming and nature. This is Phil's last WFTC, as he moves on to a new role in Northern Ireland. A BIG thank you for all his knowledge and expert conversation.

Phil Carson and ffinlo Costain discuss what's on offer in the Conservative, Liberal Democrat, Green and Labour manifestos, in terms of food, farming and nature. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmgate/message

This month's episode is dedicated to celebrating 40 years since Queen Elizabeth II officially opened the Thames Barrier in London, the engineering marvel that protects London from disastrous flooding. We speak to two engineers who worked on its construction, which commenced nearly half a century ago. Rory O'Grady was a section engineer for Costain on the project between 1975 and 1980 and has just published a book called We Gave A Dam: The Epic Race To Build The Thames Barrier, which recollects the people, struggles and ingenuity that contributed to the creation of the landmark infrastructure. We also have future ICE president Richard Bayfield who spent six months in the very early part of his career on the barrier as an assistant planning engineer for Costain. Together they discuss the Thames Barrier's creation, its legacy and what its future looks like. Prior to that, host Rob Hakimian and NCE reporter Thomas Johnson briefly discuss the announcement of a General Election in the UK and what that means for the country's major infrastructure projects and policies.

Farming at its best - agroecological or regenerative farming - can deliver a broad range of positive environmental and social outcomes. But at its heart, farming is a business. To scale the positives we need to scale the business of regenerative and agroecological agriculture - and for that we need investment. Pelican Ag is a venture capital business that invests in regen ag technology - I wanted to know more about what venture capital is - how it can help regen ag - and what makes venture capitalists tick? ffinlo Costain talks to Pelican Ag founder partners, Christopher Ramsay and Simon Evill. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmgate/message

Project to transform human sewage sludge into clean water and energy awarded a share of £4.5 million by Ofwat. Involves extracting energy from the waste produced during sewage and water treatment. Gases obtained can be used to power engines or heat people's homes. An Aston University project that could transform sewage sludge into clean water and energy has been awarded a share of £4.5 million by Ofwat. The University project with engineering consultancy ICMEA-UK involves extracting energy from the waste produced during sewage and water treatment and transforming it into hydrogen and/or methane. The gases can then be used to power engines or heat people's homes. Homes heated by human sewage The aim is to create a sustainable and cost-efficiently run wastewater processes, plus extra energy. The initiative was one of ten winners of Ofwat's Water Discovery Challenge, of which the Aston University scientists and two industrial partners have been awarded £427,000. Dr Jude Onwudili based at Aston University's Energy and Bioproducts Research Institute (EBRI) is leading the team of scientists who will work with the partners to develop a trial rig to transform solid residues from wastewater treatment plants to hydrogen and/or methane. The two-stage process will involve the initial transformation of organic components in the sludge into liquid intermediates, which will then be converted to the fuel gases in a second stage. The project is called REvAR (Renewable Energy via Aqueous-phase Reforming), and Dr Onwudili will be working with lead partner and engineering consultancy company ICMEA-UK Limited and sustainable infrastructure company Costain. REVAR combines the use of hot-pressurised water or hydrothermal conditions with catalysts to achieve high conversion efficiency. The technique can treat sewage sludge in just minutes, and it is hoped that it will replace existing processes. In 2013, a Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management report stated that the sector is the fourth most energy intensive industry in the UK. Dr Onwudili said: "This project is important because millions of tonnes of sewage sludge are generated in the UK each year and the water industry is struggling with how to effectively manage them as waste. "Instead, they can be converted into valuable feedstocks which are used for producing renewable fuel gases, thereby increasing the availability of feedstocks to meet UK decarbonisation targets through bioenergy. "We will be taking a waste product and recovering two important products from it: clean water and renewable energy. Overall, the novel technology will contribute towards meeting UK Net Zero obligations by 2050 and ties in with the University's purpose to make our world a better place through education, research and innovation." The Water Discovery Challenge aims to accelerate the development and adoption of promising new innovations for the water sector.?Over the next six months, winners will also receive non-financial support and will be able to pitch their projects to potential water company partners and/or investors. The 10 winning teams are from outside the water industry and were chosen because of their projects' potential to help solve the biggest challenges facing the sector. The competition is part of the Ofwat Innovation Fund, run by the water regulator Ofwat, with Challenge Works, Arup and Isle Utilities and is the first in the water sector to invite ideas from innovators across industries. Helen Campbell, senior director for sector performance at Ofwat, said: "This competition was about reaching new innovators from outside the sector with different approaches and new ideas, and that's exactly what the winners are doing. "The products and ideas recognised in this cross-sector challenge will equip water companies to better face challenges of the future - including achieving sustainability goals and meeting net zero targets - all while providing the highest-quality product for consume...

Phil Carson (Nature Friendly Farming Network) and ffinlo Costain (8point9.com) discuss the week's land use news - including: Government must deliver promised flood support, says CLA “Slurry pollution as damaging as sewage” NFFN unveils UK general election manifesto Farmers demand Universal Basic Income Research finds ten times more pests in insecticide-treated corn fields In-field crop diversity could deliver ecological resilience Urgent need for new approach to combat global grassland degradation --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmgate/message

ffinlo Costain (8point9.com) and Phil Carson (Nature Friendly Farming Network) discuss the week's land use news - and meet special guest, Chris Smaje, author of "Saying NO to a farm-free future" This is a re-edit of the original podcast, which contained inaccuracies in the first section (soil carbon intro). NEWS ARTICLES DISCUSSED: New paradigm in soil science shows vast potential for carbon storage Good soil management reduces the “high risk of conventional grazing” White paper connects regenerative agriculture with nutrient density "They belong to this land" - The Reindeer Chronicles INTERVIEW: CHRIS SMAJE “Cities, like feedlots, need to import food and water from afar" THIRD SECTION No single stretch of river in England in “good ecological health” Hedgerow regulations will be brought into English law Farmers look to help rivers by cutting plough use in maize trials River restoration key to saving Scotland's disappearing salmon --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmgate/message

ffinlo Costain meets Judith D Schwartz - the author of Cows Save the Planet, Water in Plain Sight and The Reindeer Chronicles. Western civilisation has, for generations, sought to extract itself from its dependency on the natural world. Indigenous knowledge has been devalued and lost. And even now, as our monumental folly becomes clearer with each passing day, those who lead us have little real conception of our innate dependency upon an interconnected natural world. Judith D Schwartz has collected evidence of landscape-scale recovery led by visionaries who have reconnected themselves with nature. ffinlo and Judith discuss what we can learn from reindeer, green colonialism, prey and predator cultures, donkeys in Western Australia, natural capital and economic growth, and the transformation of the Loess Plateaux. Find Judith at https://www.judithdschwartz.com/ and on X Buy Judith's book, The Reindeer Chronicles, here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmgate/message

Phil Carson (Nature Friendly Farming Network) and ffinlo Costain (8point9.com) discuss the week's news - and are joined by special guest, farm business and succession adviser, Heather Wildman. News stories Phil and ffinlo discuss: Scottish Forestry rejects findings of Royal Society of Edinburgh tree report Non-native Sycamore is third most common British tree European Parliament votes to criminalise ecosystem destruction Government policy “inconsistent” and failing to deliver on farm antibiotic use Food and farming policies “fettered by neoliberal economics” says SDP And, NFFN Cymru unveils five-point plan for Welsh Government Special guest Heather Wildman is from Saviour Associates - visit her website --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmgate/message

ffinlo Costain (8point9.com) and Phil Carson catch up on the week's land use news - and meet forestry expert, Andrew Heald. News items they discuss: Highland estate to generate biodiversity credits with SLR and RePlanet https://8point9.com/highland-estate-to-generate-biodiversity-credits-with-slr-and-replanet/ How will BNG affect the UK biodiversity credit market? Max Bodmer, RePlanet https://8point9.com/how-will-bng-affect-the-uk-biodiversity-credit-market-max-bodmer-replanet/ Call for “radical rethink” to reap benefits of UK organic market for farmers https://8point9.com/call-for-radical-rethink-to-reap-benefits-of-uk-organic-market-for-farmers/ 40 projects to benefit from £25 million funding for natural flood management https://8point9.com/40-projects-to-benefit-from-25-million-funding-for-natural-flood-management/ African Development Bank policies “undermining biodiversity” https://8point9.com/african-development-bank-policies-undermining-biodiversity/ “China and Brazil can lead harmonised criteria” for green agriculture https://8point9.com/china-and-brazil-can-lead-harmonised-criteria-for-green-agriculture/ SPECIAL GUEST Is the UK facing a timber crisis? https://8point9.com/is-the-uk-facing-a-timber-crisis/ Wood-based construction can reduce emissions and store carbon long-term https://8point9.com/wood-based-construction-can-reduce-emissions-and-store-carbon-long-term/ LONGER CONVO - Liberal Democrats promise £1bn extra for English farmers https://8point9.com/liberal-democrats-promise-1bn-extra-for-english-farmers/ Prime Minister “needs to map a realistic future for farmers” https://8point9.com/prime-minister-needs-to-map-a-realistic-future-for-farmers/ Welsh Government says “We are listening” https://8point9.com/welsh-government-says-we-are-listening/ AND Embrace the canopy – Wales' Sustainable Farm Scheme https://8point9.com/embrace-the-canopy-wales-sustainable-farm-scheme/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmgate/message

Phil Carson (Nature Friendly Farming Network) and ffinlo Costain (8point9.com) are joined by regenerative farming expert, Niels Corfield. Stories discussed: Fluke control & prevention, beyond testing & treatment River Action taking government to court over River Wye pollution First Milk announces acquisition of BV Dairy Cost of living crisis causing loneliness epidemic for young people  New housing developments to deliver a boost for nature in landmark move Labour pulls ahead in crucial battle for the countryside vote --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farmgate/message

Parkin Costain is a child prodigy, a kid born to pro level athlete parents, Parkin was in the backcountry before he could walk. He was learning to read lines, manage risk and enjoy adventure at a young age and then, at the ripe age of 7, started competing in big mountain contests…Those evolved into film contests, sponsors, and a career filming with TGR. We talk about it all and more on the podcast. Jake Hopfinger asks the Inappropriate Questions Parkin Costain Show Notes: 3:00:  His parents; his name, cars, school, competing at 7, freedom, and rules 20:30: Stanley:  The brand that invented keeping things hot and cold Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories and sugar. Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. 23:30: Close calls, ski culture, Line, TGR Grom Comp, fireworks, the Quicksilver contest, and AK 40:30: Peter Glenn Ski and Sports:  Over 60 years of getting you out there.   Outdoor Research: Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 42:30:  From Scot Schmidt to Andy Mahre, Sponsors, and getting the call from TGR, 53:00: King and Queen of Corbet's, pressure, money, and family risk 59:00: Inappropriate Questions with Jake Hopfinger