Podcasts about global food security

Big agriculture is Big!  And it appears to be getting Bigger, as the leading companies in four critical sectors—equipment, seeds, fertilizers and chemicals—consolidate in order to dominate their markets and the farmers who buy their products.  Join Ronnie Lipschutz for a conversation with Dr. Jennifer Clapp, who has just published Titans of Industrial Agriculture—How a Few Giant Corporations Came to Dominate the Farm Sector and Why It Matters.  Clapp is Canada Research Chair in Global Food Security and Sustainability at the University of Waterloo in Ontario and a member of the International Panel of Experts on Sustainable Food Systems.

How big is too big? When it comes to corporate concentration many observers raise concerns about the tech industry. However, in the new book, Titans of Industrial Agriculture: how a few giant corporations came to dominate the farm sector and why it matters, political economist Jennifer Clapp draws attention to the overwhelming shadow a small handful of transnational corporations cast over the global agricultural sector. Professor Clapp argues that these corporations hold concentrated power over the agricultural sector that keep industrial agricultural practices entrenched in patterns of production, despite the concerns of the social, ecological and health impacts to society. She explains how we got to this point and what it might take to make changes. Jennifer's work at the intersection of the global economy, food security, and food systems, and the natural environment, looks specifically at issues of global governance. She is currently a member of the International Panel of Experts on Sustainable Food Systems, and a member of the Scientific Advisory Committee of the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub.  Interview Summary Norbert - Jennifer, let's just jump right in and I'd love for you to help our listeners understand a little bit more about your book. You write about corporate concentration in the agricultural input sector. Can you explain what this involves and what products are we really talking about?    Yes. The book is about what we call the agricultural inputs industry. And that's really four different product types typically, and maybe a fifth that we can talk about. So, one of them is farm machinery, and that's really referring to things like plows and tractors, harvesters, etc. That kind of machinery on the farm. The second industry is the fertilizer industry, which is all about, you know, the nutrients that we bring to the soil through fertilizer products like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potash. And the seed industry. That's another industry that is a key input for farmers. And then also pesticides. And when we talk about pesticides, we're referring to things like insecticides, chemicals that kill insects, but also chemicals that kill weeds and fungus. And so those are the four sort of big inputs that I talk about in the book. But also, the book covers a fifth input, an emerging input, which is data. And this is, especially as we're seeing the datafication and digitalization of farming. Increasingly data has now become a commodity that is bought and sold as an input into farming. Norbert - Great. I have to ask, what drew you to the input industry? I mean, let's be honest, that's not the thing that most people get excited about. Why should we be concerned? Yeah, that's a great question. I've actually had a very long interest in the seed in chemical industry. That goes way back to the start of my career because I did studies in agriculture for my PhD dissertation. But then I got quite interested in toxic waste and then that sort of drew me to this question of the global pesticide trade. And when I learned that, you know, oftentimes, like in the US there might be a banning of a pesticide that's no longer in use. But it was still being traded globally. And this, I found this very fascinating and how that industry worked. And that kind of drew me into understanding the connections between seeds and chemicals. And then when the digitalization of farming came along and in recent decades it became really clear that it wasn't just chemical and seed industry involved in that digitalization. It was also the fertilizer and the farm machinery sector. It made me want to understand the interconnections between these industries. I know it's like, maybe a bit specific, but they have huge consequences in terms of the way our food systems look like. And so that really drew me to understand where did these inputs come from? And why are they controlled by just a few large companies? Erika - Jennifer, I want to ask you a question about why this sector, especially related to the inputs, is so important when we're talking about food systems. And especially their social and ecological dimensions. And specifically in the book, you tease out many of the social and ecological costs of inputs such as pesticides. Also the social and ecological consequences of even farm machinery. So it would be great if you could elaborate on their importance.  Thanks, Erika. That's a great question and that's part of the reason why I was really drawn to study these inputs. Because I'm in a school of environmental studies, I'm very interested in these interconnections between food systems and environmental outcomes. I was really interested in learning more about where these industries came from, and as I was teasing out where they came from. And how they became dominated by such large companies, I also learned in much more depth about the ecological consequences of these inputs. I can just say a little bit about some of them because these consequences are so big that we almost forget to talk about them. They become embedded in the product itself. And so, one example is farm machinery. Farm machinery was originally seen as quite revolutionary and that it allowed farmers to harvest their fields much more quickly than they used to be able to before. But that also meant then that to make the equipment efficient and pay for them they might as well extend the size of their farm. And as farmers extended the size of their farm, in the US anyway, they moved west and displaced its indigenous people from the land, in terms of taking that land for farm production. But also, as farms began to consolidate and get larger, as mechanization continued, it also displaced others from the land. Poor farmers, black farmers, those who were renting land and didn't have access to their own. And so, people who were marginalized and we still considered marginalized in society today, were really being displaced from the land as a direct consequence of farm machinery. It's not that farm machinery is like necessarily something that we want to do away with today, but I think we need to recognize those historical connections. And really understand that when, you know, you see a book for a small child about farming and there might be a picture of a farmer and it's usually a white guy sitting on a tractor. We can forget that image has a lot of baggage associated with it in terms of displacement and inequality. And I think we need to recognize that. But it does not just stop there. There's also plowing disturbs the soil, heavy machinery compacts the soil so it can harm fertility of the soil as well. And the machinery part of the equation has long been a source of inequality in terms of being very expensive for farmers. It's been one of the main reasons farmers have often been driven into debt. Farm machinery might have been liberating in one sense to allow increased production, but it did come with costs that we should acknowledge. We also need to recognize the ecological and social costs associated with the fertilizer industry. And this industry goes way back to the 1840s and we saw the rise of the guano trade. And we can think immediately of the working conditions of the workers who were digging the guano in the Chincha islands of Peru. And often they were coming from Asia and facing really harsh working conditions. But then when we saw the rise of synthetic nitrogen in the early 20th Century, the cost shifted in a way towards the cost of fossil fuels. The huge amount of natural gas used in the synthesis of nitrogen. And also, the climate consequences of the nitrous oxides that come from the application of synthetic nitrogen into the soil. So again, there's like enormous ecological and social impacts from that particular input. Similarly, when we talk about seeds, the hybridization of seeds in the 1920s and 1930s also raise huge concerns about plant genetic diversity. And we know that in the last century or so we've lost around 75% of plant genetic diversity for crop genetic diversity. And this is because of the way in which we started to see the uniformity of the genetic makeup of seeds. The monocultural planting of seeds really reduced that kind of diversity. And then intellectual property protection on seeds that came with the hybridization of seeds also led to a decreased ability of farmers to save their own seed and exchange their own seed with their neighbors. So again, social ecological costs. And finally, when we talk about pesticides, we have seen enormous issues with respect to pollution runoff. This kind of bioaccumulation of these toxic chemicals that have enormous health consequences. So, all of these inputs have very large impacts in terms of their social and ecological costs. And we can even extend that to the issue of data today. There's a lot of concern about data platforms for digital farming where farmers are signing away the rights to the data that are coming from their own farms. And they don't have the kind of interoperability with other data sharing systems. And there's also a lack of clarity about who owns that data. So again, there's big issues with respect to these inputs and how they are affecting both social and ecological dynamics within the food system.  Erika - Thank you for helping us understand the social and ecological impacts of these inputs into the farming industry. Norbert - This is a really rich conversation and I want to understand a little bit more. There's a big part of your text that's about the concentration in the input sector. What does it look like today and was it always this way? That's a great question because it's almost a trick question because we tend to assume that this high level of concentration that we see today is something that's new. But what I found in my research is that the high degree of concentration actually has a long history that goes back about a century or more in some cases. And when we're looking at each of these sectors, the farm machinery, for example, is controlled. Most of the market is controlled by about just four firms. And they control around 50% of the global market. But when you look specifically at national markets in the US, for example, John Deere, you know, the largest company that makes farm machinery, it controls over 50% of the tractor market. So that's just one firm alone. It's similar dynamics when we look at fertilizer, seeds and pesticides and fertilizer, for example. Just two firms control a hundred percent of North American potash production. The four key companies control a large amount of the global fertilizer trade. In seeds, it's also very similar and in pesticides. In the seeds and pesticides that's especially interesting because since the 1980s and 1990s, the seed and pesticide companies actually merged with each other. We can't even say there's a set of seed companies and a set of chemical companies. It's actually seed and chemical companies. That's one set. And they control around 60% of the global seed market and around 70% of the global pesticide market. And that's really what prompted me to want to work on this book is that after 2015, there was a set of mergers in the seed and chemical sector that concentrated those firms even further. They used to be dominated by six firms. We used to call them the Big Six, and then they had major mergers where Bayer bought Monsanto, Dow and DuPont merged and formed Corteva. Syngenta group was bought by Chem China, and then bought by Sino Chem, a big Chinese chemical company. And then BASF bought up all the bits that the other companies were forced to sell to pass regulatory hurdles. And so, we ended up with a Big Four. And these companies produce both seeds and chemicals and have a quite an enormous impact in terms of their market dominance. Norbert - Wow. This is really important and I think it's a topic that many of us who look at the food industry aren't paying attention to. And I'm really appreciative of you laying out this concentration that's taking place. Jennifer, when reading the book, I was really struck by the fact that this is not just a book about the farmers themselves and the farming industry and the companies that provide the inputs. But you also touch upon the role of universities and university science and scientists; and also the role of government in helping to fuel or seed innovation in this sector. And, you know, here I was hoping you could talk about this important role for universities and also the government given that we're in a current moment where we're seeing a retrenchment from investments by government, and also the ability of universities to continue to seed innovation. So I was hoping you could share some of your insights.  Yes, it's certainly an interesting time on the landscape of spending on innovation and with a retrenchment of state pulling back away from supporting technological innovation and other innovations. And that's certainly true in the farm sector, and that's very different from the situation if we go back to the 1800s and see, as you mentioned, the role that the state played in terms of really trying to support innovation in these sectors. And what I argue in the book is that these firms, they got big in the first place, and they were able to consolidate in the first place, through a series of what I call market technology and policy factors. And it's kind of messy. I put them in these three big categories. But in terms of these market factors, that's what most people tend to think about when they think, 'oh, a firm got big. Maybe it's just more efficient. It's able to produce products more cheaply and therefore it just grew to be big.' And that's much more complicated than that of course. And that's because, as you said this role of technological change in which universities have played a really important role. And government support and throughout history in the US, a lot of the book focuses on the US because we have good information and data there. And the US set up the land grant college system really to support development in the agricultural sector. And that gave us, you know, a lot of the innovations that led to, for example, the hybridization of seeds. And the corporations that took up that innovation that the state supported through university research, those firms also work directly with universities in many instances, to have these kinds of collaborative relationships, to develop, herbicides, to develop seeds, to develop further farm machinery, etc. So that role of technological innovation is really important, and that innovation doesn't just come from nowhere. It doesn't just pop up. It doesn't just show up one day. Right? It comes from investment. Investment in universities and research and development. And so that has been a really important strand to develop this kind of industrial agriculture. And now we know from university research, etc., that there are some problems associated with it. Yet it's proving hard to get that kind of funding to spur a new transformation towards a more sustainable agriculture because we're not giving that kind of state support, and support to universities to do that research and innovative work to lead us towards more sustainable agriculture. So, I think there's a lot there that we need to work on. And that's some of the recommendations that I make at the end of the book. Is that we need to shore up that kind of public investment in innovation, in alternative systems to address some of the problems. So just let me tag on another question from that. Just what are the consequences then for having just a small number of firms dominating this sector and no longer having these investments in innovation? Yeah, so what we're seeing increasingly as the state has pulled away from supporting agricultural research, is that most of that agricultural research now is being done by private corporations. And the big concern there is that as you have a smaller and smaller number of very large firms dominating in the sector, their incentive to innovate actually weakens. It weakens because if there's not a lot of players in the marketplace that are doing innovative work, there's just not a lot of competition. And so why would you innovate if you don't have to? If you're already a monopoly and you're able to sell your product, there's not a lot of incentive to innovate in a way that might then decrease the sales of your old products. And so, what we're seeing is a shift in innovation from the private sector, away from these kinds of transformative innovations and much more towards what we call defensive innovations. They're innovating in ways that actually enable them to sell existing products. And many would say that the rise of agricultural biotechnology was actually that kind of a defensive innovation. It was modifying seeds to make them resistant to the application of existing herbicides. And so there was innovation, but it was actually spurring further sales in an existing product. And part of the reason for that was that it became very expensive for these companies. The regulatory hurdles became quite expensive for them to develop new herbicides. And so, they were like, 'oh, it's cheaper and faster to work with seeds. Why don't we do it this way and then we'll continue to sell the herbicides.' Which by the way, got them a lot more profit than selling the seeds. So that's why they bought up a lot of the seed companies and really consolidated in that period. And there's a longstanding concern among competition regulators, the regulators that try to prevent a huge concentration in the economy, about this question of innovation. And it's very relevant in the agricultural sector. There's this sense that if you allow too much concentration to happen, it can dampen that innovation and that takes away that dynamic, innovative spirit within the sector. It's definitely a big concern. Norbert - Jennifer, I really appreciate this. Earlier in my career I was a part of some research related to biotechnology and innovation that happens there. And one of the things that I learned about is this idea of building thickets. These sort of patent thickets where you create a series of patents that actually make it difficult for others to be able to innovate in that same way. There are these real challenges of this kind of defensive innovation. And that's just one of the challenges that you bring up in the book. And I am interested in understanding, as sort a last question, what are some of the recommendations? You mentioned public sector funding of agricultural research and many of my colleagues in my discipline have said we need more research for agriculture. Are there other areas of recommendation to address some of the concerns you raised in the book? Thanks, Norbert. Yes, definitely. And I definitely do call for greater public support for agricultural research. And that's something within the agricultural sector. And I think there we really need to focus efforts on alternative agricultural production methods. For example, agroecology, which tries to reduce the amount of external inputs, not to increase them, by using nature's own processes to achieve the same functions of diversity and pest control, etc. And what's troubling is that when the firms don't have that incentive to innovate, you know, they're definitely not going to innovate in ways that would reduce their profits. They're not going to do that. The public sector has to step in if we want to see that kind of research done. But we also need measures outside of that food and agriculture system that will benefit food and agriculture. One area is stronger antitrust policies. Policies that would prevent further mergers and acquisitions that would allow those firms to continue to get bigger and bigger. Those antitrust policies are used largely, we've got merger guidelines, for example, in North America. And in Europe, when two firms want to merge, they have to get regulatory approval to do so. And those merger guidelines really walk the regulators through what would be a merger that might dampen competition, that might weaken innovation, you know, that kind of thing. It's important that we make those rules stronger. They had become progressively weaker after the 1980s. There was this move in the regulatory space that was this kind of idea that maybe it's okay if firms get really, really big because they can benefit from economies of scale. Maybe they can bring down consumer prices and maybe we shouldn't worry so much about these other areas of control. And there's been a bit of a shift in view around this in recent years where we've seen the rise of concern about these very big companies, especially with what we see with the big tech companies taking control over all these aspects of our lives. And people are saying, wait a minute, maybe we don't want to have this just a few companies controlling so much of our lives. And so, you know, we need to think about other ways to enforce antitrust policies to make them stronger so that we foster more competition and not just focus on whether something's more expensive or not. And that's, I mean, it's a bit of a hard thing to explain to some people. Obviously, people want to see lower prices. But the idea that we have to get across is that when competition dies, when it's not there, that's when the monopoly can really raise prices. And so, we need to have that competitive marketplace in order to spur innovation and also to bring prices down. That's really important and that's a kind of agenda item that's involves food and agriculture, but it's outside of the food and agriculture sector. It encompasses more. And another area where I think we can do more is to reign in the kind of undue corporate influence on the policy process. And that's arising out of a concern that as we're seeing fewer and fewer dominant companies in the food sector, and in other sectors as well, they tend to gain more political power to influence the policy and governance process. And so, what we're seeing is heightened lobby activity. Sponsoring of scientific studies and yes, coming back to the question about universities. But as corporations get bigger, they can shape science in ways that can help them win regulatory approval for their products. We need broader policies on conflict of interest to prevent large companies from taking over the policy process. And I know that's a really salient topic in the US right now, given what's going on in the broader politics. And I think it is a broader politics issue that needs to be seriously addressed if we want to support a more transformative form of food and agriculture. These kinds of policies like stronger antitrust, better conflict of interest policies, and also support for public agricultural research are all really important steps. I don't think any one of them on their own is going to do the trick in terms of spurring this desperately needed transformation in our food systems. But together, I think, they can bring us closer to that goal. Bio Jennifer Clapp is a Tier I Canada Research Chair in Global Food Security and Sustainability and Professor in the School of Environment, Resources and Sustainability at the University of Waterloo, Canada. Dr. Clapp is currently a member of the International Panel of Experts on Sustainable Food Systems (IPES-Food) and a member of the Scientific Advisory Committee of the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub. From 2019-2023, she was a member of the Steering Committee of the High Level Panel of Experts on Food Security and Nutrition (HLPE-FSN) of the UN Committee on World Food Security, and served as Vice-Chair of that body from 2021-2023. Dr. Clapp has published widely on the global governance of problems that arise at the intersection of the global economy, food security and food systems, and the natural environment. Her most recent research projects have examined the political economy of financial actors in the global food system, the politics of trade and food security, and corporate concentration in the global food system. She has also written on policy and governance responses to the global food crisis, the political economy of food assistance, and global environmental policy and governance. Her most recent books include Food, 3rd Edition (Polity, 2020), Speculative Harvests: Financialization, Food, and Agriculture (with S. Ryan Isakson, Fernwood Press, 2018), Hunger in the Balance: The New Politics of International Food Aid (Cornell University Press, 2012), Paths to a Green World: The Political Economy of the Global Environment, 2nd Edition (with Peter Dauvergne, MIT Press, 2011), and Corporate Power in Global Agrifood Governance (co-edited with Doris Fuchs, MIT Press, 2009). Her forthcoming book, published with MIT Press (2025), is titled Titans of Industrial Agriculture: How a Few Giant Corporations Came to Dominate the Farm Sector and Why It Matters.

Dan Corder speaks to Danou Van Rensburg, founder of The Food Forest Namibia, about his journey in sustainable agriculture just outside Otjiwarongo. They discuss the principles of permaculture, innovative water management techniques, and the inspiration behind his YouTube channelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Corey Rosenbusch, CEO of The Fertilizer Institute, an advocacy group with a mission to empower the fertilizer industry

The Weekly Tradecast looks at the global trade in food and why developing countries must move up the value chain to help drive the sustainability of what we eat with Jennifer Clapp, Canada Research Chair in Global Food Security and Sustainability. Crises, conflicts and climate change are all affecting how and where our food is grown, processed and shipped. At the same time, the global food system is dominated by a few huge companies that shape policies, trade and development. Listen in to Jennifer Clapp, Professor at the University of Waterloo, to see how the Global South can play a bigger role in supply chains and a sustainable food future.

The episode starts with Lucy talking to Bobby Edge Partington, Senior Communications Manager at the Institute of Food Science and Technology The IFST celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2024 and the conference serves as a platform for discussing advancements like AI in food production and sustainability and we also talk about future initiatives for the IFST and its membership opportunities.Lucy then shares her thoughts on the morning session as well as asking how attendees were enjoying the morning's talks.Lucy then chats with Max Grell from BlakBear and he tells her about the technology BlakBear has developed; sensors for food packaging that indicate freshness by detecting gases emitted by the food. These electronic labels send data every second and can be read using a smartphone via NFC technology and will play an important role in reducing food waste.The episode continues as she talks with a sponsor of the conference, Tracegains, and discusses how their business transforms supplier management for food and beverage companies, simplifying compliance and quality control through data-driven solutions and learns how their innovative network, likened to LinkedIn, lets suppliers share documents and certifications efficiently with clients like Coca-Cola. Next, she speaks with another of the sponsors, IFIS, and they discuss FSTA, a database of comprehensive literature searching in food science and related fields where you can discover scientific articles, patents and other information across disciplines and from publishers worldwide.Daria Liutcerina, another attendee shares with Lucy her views on the conference and what she has enjoyed so far.Lucy talks with Susan Arkley, a seasoned product development consultant and long-time member of the Institute of Food Science & Technology (IFST). Susan shares her journey from being an IFST member as a student to becoming more engaged as a self-employed consultant. They discuss the misconception that IFST is not for product developers and delve into the value it brings, particularly through initiatives like the innovation special interest group. Susan recounts her long-standing membership, starting from her student days, and explains how her involvement deepened after becoming a self-employed consultant. She also interviews Ruth Dolby, the joint chair of the Midlands branch of the IFST. Ruth shares her experiences and the significant role she plays within the organisation. From her accidental foray into conference organisation to her proactive involvement in the IFST, Ruth highlights the importance of engaging within professional organisations. They discuss the value of cross-disciplinary work in the food industry and the benefits that active participation in the IFST can offer, from networking opportunities to exceptional educational talks.The last part of this special episode moves onto the talks from conference with experts from speakers Chris Elliot and Nik Watson.Chris Elliott is the founder of the Institute for Global Food Security at Queen's University Belfast and is an Honorary Professor there. He is also Professor of Food Security at Thammassat University in Thailand. He discusses the pressing issues reshaping the global food landscape including the critical forces impacting food security including climate change, geopolitical shifts and economic pressures causing the price of food to rise.The episode concludes with a talk from Nik Watson, Professor of AI in Food at the University of Leeds. He explores how AI is revolutionising the food sector, focusing on health, sustainability, and resilience. We hope you found this episode from Lucy's visit to the IFST conference insightful and we look forward to bringing you more “on the road” episodes in the future. To find out more about the conference click here https://www.ifst.org/ac24.Time Stamps0:00 Intro to Episode1:20 OFFS Music Intro2:02 Bobby Intro11:28 Lucy talking about morning session12:08 ROQUETTE on conference13:41 Max Grell from Blakbear16:58 Tracegains 25:14 Sponsor talking26:49 Daria on conference29:14 Susan Arkley31:15 Ruth Dolby33:19 Mezze Ad33:41 Lucy intro to Chris Elliot34:39 Chris Elliot Talk49:00 Lucy intro to Nik Watson49:17 Nik Watson on conference51:05 Nik Watson Talk1:07:00 Lucy End of EpisodeLinks and Resources:Website Link: https://ohforfoodssake.co.uk/FB Link: https://www.facebook.com/ohforfoodssakepodcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/oh-for-food-s-sake/You can follow us here on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oh_forfoodssake/For industry consulting from Lucy, connect with her on Instagram or LinkedIn.Find her on Instagram or LinkedIn for further support with industry coaching and facilitation from Amy.See you next time!

What if the key to solving world hunger lies in a tiny seed masquerading as a grain? Join us as we uncover the extraordinary journey of quinoa, a pseudograin with ancient roots and modern superpowers. From its sacred status among the Incas to its prohibition by Spanish conquistadors, quinoa's history is as rich as its potential to nourish our future. We take a closer look at its resilience, its ability to flourish in harsh conditions, and its sustainable qualities, like having one of the lowest water footprints in agriculture. Discover how quinoa's genetic secrets are being unraveled by scientists like botanist Mark Tester to boost yields and enhance flavors, further cementing its role as a global superfood.Prepare to be amazed by the culinary versatility and nutritional powerhouse that is quinoa. Whether you're a seasoned fan or a curious newcomer, this episode promises to broaden your quinoa horizons with insights from the latest article by Ved News. We'll explore the diverse varieties of this pseudograin, including the popular white, red, and black quinoa, and share why it's cropping up in kitchens across the globe—from South America to Europe. As we highlight its potential in addressing global food security challenges, you'll gain fresh inspiration and practical ideas for incorporating this resilient grain into your diet. Don't miss this enlightening discussion on why quinoa could be a beacon of hope for a sustainable future.Support the show✅ Support my work on Venmo , Yappy or PayPal✅ Check out my Linktr.ee

During Climate Week NYC, Food Tank hosted a series of Summits to position food and agriculture as a key solution to the Climate Crisis. This episode features two conversations from these events. First, hear from John Kerry the 68th U.S. Secretary of State and former U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, moderated by John Piotti, President and CEO of American Farmland Trust. During their fireside chat, which was part of a Summit hosted by Food Tank and American Farmland Trust, they discuss the efforts to put food and agriculture front and center at the U.N. Climate Change Conference, how to hold onto current gains that support the health of the environment, and why the upcoming election is so important to the future of climate action. Then, Dani speaks with Dr. Cary Fowler, Special Envoy for Global Food Security at the U.S. Department of State, as part of an event hosted by Food Tank and the World Food Program USA. They discuss the tendency to underestimate the impacts of the climate crisis, the potential of the Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils, and why we need bolder solutions. 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.

Tom Arnold is an Agricultural Economist and Policy Advisor. He is the former CEO of Concern Worldwide and has held many positions with the Irish Department of Agriculture and the European Union Commission. He currently serves as Ireland's Special Envoy on Food Systems and Chair of the EU Commission's High Level Expert Group to assess the need for an International Platform for Food Systems Science (IPFSS). In this episode, Tom opens up about his extensive career, the importance of political action for change, and upcoming international forums on food and nutrition security in 2025. He explains how Ireland's history contributes to its commitment to global food security and the influential role Ireland plays in developing and implementing policies to address global hunger and malnutrition.   Resources and links: Concern Worldwide website Tom Arnold on X   Connect: Future Fork podcast website Paul Newnham on Instagram Paul Newnham on X Paul Newnham on LinkedIn Disruptive Consulting Solutions website SDG2 Advocacy Hub website SDG2 Advocacy Hub on X SDG2 Advocacy Hub on Facebook SDG2 Advocacy Hub on LinkedIn   This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

Millennial Potash (TSXV: MLP | OTCQB: MLPNF | FSE: X0D) is at the forefront of potash discoveries, ensuring global food security with their Banio Potash Project in Gabon, Africa.Join us as Chairman and Director Farhad Abasov reveals the latest developments and expansive potential of their Banio Potash Project. Watch to learn about the innovative drilling achievements that promise to boost the potash supply and how recent strategic moves could make Gabon a key player in the global market.Discover more about their project's potential here: https://millennialpotash.com/Watch the full YouTube interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETX--tTC5jwAnd follow us to stay updated: https://www.youtube.com/@GlobalOneMedia?sub_confirmation=1

Unlock the secrets of resilient gardening and sustainable agriculture with Eric, a pioneer in the permaculture movement. Discover how perennial vegetables can bolster global food security and improve diets, as Eric shares his personal journey from intern to influential thought leader in the perennial crops space. We'll explore the nutritional depths and availability of these remarkable plants, and how they can transform food systems to tackle malnutrition and nutrient deficiencies worldwide. Join us as we critically examine the permaculture movement and the sophisticated mechanisms plants use to redistribute soil nutrients. Eric and I discuss the importance of credibility, the concept of "post-permaculturalist" thinking, and the pitfalls of overpromising within regenerative agriculture. We'll navigate the complexities of modern farming, balancing conventional and sustainable practices, and explore the potential for democratized plant breeding and accessible gardening methods. From acorn flour to edible tree leaves, this episode ventures into the underexplored realms of multi-use plants and their role in sustainable agriculture. Eric shares insights from his latest projects in agroforestry and indigenous food practices, offering practical strategies for integrating perennial crops into our food systems. Learn from Eric's extensive research and latest book releases, and be inspired to contribute to a more resilient and ecologically sound future. Check out Eric's work at: https://www.perennialsolutions.org/ For sources and to read more about this subject, visit: www.agroecologies.org To support this podcast, join our patreon for early episode access at https://www.patreon.com/poorprolesalmanac For PPA Writing Content, visit: www.agroecologies.org For PPA Restoration Content, visit: www.restorationagroecology.com For PPA Merch, visit: www.poorproles.com For PPA Native Plants, visit: www.nativenurseries.org To hear Tomorrow, Today, our sister podcast, visit: www.tomorrowtodaypodcast.org/ Key words: Resilient Gardening, Sustainable Agriculture, Permaculture, Perennial Vegetables, Global Food Security, Nutrition, Food Systems, Food Sovereignty, Nutrient Deficiencies, Credibility, Post-Permaculturalist, Regenerative Agriculture, Complexity, Conventional and Sustainable Practices, Democratized Plant Breeding, Agroforestry, Indigenous Food Practices, Multi-Use Plants, Nutritional Benefits, Ecological Sustainability, Climate Change, Resilient Food Systems, Ecosystem Restoration, Perennial Crops, Acorn Flour, Bioplastics, Agroforestry Manuals, Indigenous Agricultural Practices, Plant Enthusiast, Passing on Knowledge

Dr Neil Reid from the Institute of Global Food Security, Queen's School of Biological Sciences in Belfast discusses the findings of a new study which he led on the public health risks posed by blue-green algae in Lough Neagh.

On this edition of  the FDF podcast we are pleased to bring you our keynote address from our recent Food Safety event which was sponsored by FERA This was given by Professor Chris Elliott,  from the Institute for Global Food Security at Queen's University Belfast.Chris has published more than 550 peer review articles relating to the detection and control of agriculture, food and environmental related contaminants. Chris led the independent review of Britain's food system following the 2013 horsemeat scandal. He now acts as a Scientific Advisor for a range of United Nations Agencies, governments and industries on a range of food security topics.We will be bringing you further highlights from the event in coming weeks here on this podcast feed.The FDF podcast is sponsored by Clarke Energy

In this episode of The Human Upgrade, Dr. Peter Ballerstedt, a leading expert in ruminant animal agriculture, discusses the essential role of ruminant animals in sustainable farming. You'll learn about the critical importance of animals like cows and sheep in maintaining soil health, supporting ecosystems, and providing high-quality nutrition. You'll also learn about the myths surrounding livestock emissions and how regenerative farming practices benefit both the environment and human health. Dr. Ballerstedt explains the complexities of modern agriculture, emphasizing the importance of metabolic health and the significant impact of dietary choices on global food security. You'll gain insights into the health benefits of animal protein, crucial for preventing malnutrition and supporting overall well-being, and how integrating crop and livestock systems can enhance food production and sustainability. Tune in for valuable knowledge and practical advice on improving health and supporting sustainable agriculture through the inclusion of ruminant animals. Timestamps: (00:01:03) What are Ruminant Animals? (00:03:27) The Importance of Ruminant Animals in Agriculture (00:05:09) The Environmental Impact of Ruminant Animals (00:17:24) Addressing Common Misconceptions (00:35:31) Sustainable Food Systems and Global Food Security (00:40:53) The Health Benefits of Animal Protein (00:57:15) The Importance of Metabolic Health Sponsors ARMRA | Go to TryARMRA.com and use code DAVE for 15% off your first order. Resources Follow Peter Ballerstedt on Instagram: @GrassBased Twitter: @GrassBased Peter's Substack: https://ruminati.substack.com/ Peter's blog: https://grassbasedhealth.blogspot.com/ Dave's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/daveasprey Dave Asprey's Book ‘Smarter Not Harder' is out now: https://daveasprey.com/books Follow Dave on Instagram: @Dave.Asprey Want to join The Human Upgrade Podcast Live? Join Our Upgrade Collective: https://www.ourupgradecollective.com/ Danger Coffee by Dave Asprey: https://www.instagram.com/dangercoffeeofficial/ Supplements by Dave Asprey: https://shopsuppgradelabs.com/ Own an Upgrade Labs: https://ownanupgradelabs.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The following article of the agribusiness & food industry is: “The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Global Food Security” by Javier Valdés, CEO for Mexico and North LATAM of Syngenta

500 scientists from 60 countries gathered at the 5th Global Food Security Conference in Leuven, Belgium. Instead of saying, "you had to be there," we bring you voices and reflections from the conference. Host Matthew Kessler recorded dozens of interviews, asking experts what key messages they want to deliver to those with the power to change food systems, what are the economics of food systems transformation, and which solutions to make food systems more resilient deserve more attention. For more info and resources, visit: https://tabledebates.org/podcast/episode63Subscribe to TABLE's newsletter FodderGuestsMartin van Ittersum, Conference co-chair, Professor at Wageningen UniversityTessa Avermaete, Conference co-chair, Project manager at KU LeuvenRamya Ambikapathi, Scientific committee member, Senior Research Associate at Cornell UGerard Govers, Programme committee mebmer, Vice-rector of Science, Engineering and Technology and Vice-rector of Sustainability at KU LeuvenJoanna Trewern, Conference keynote, Director of Partnerships and Institutional Engagement at Pro Veg InternationalMaitre d'hotel at Coeur Catering, responsible for food served at the conferenceConference OrganizersElsevierKU LeuvenWageningen University and ResearchTABLEEpisode edited and produced by Matthew Kessler. Music by Blue dot sessions.

Thanks for tuning in to this episode of RealAg on the Weekend! On this weekend's show, guest host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange with the Beef Market Update; Drew Lerner of World Weather Inc. with a spring weather update and what happens with El Nino’s exit; Murad Al-Katib... Read More

Canada has what the world needs: abundant food and food ingredients. More importantly, Canada has what much of the world lacks — good arable land, clean water, and stability. Murad Al-Katib, president and CEO of AGT Food and Ingredients, based at Regina, is well versed in moving commodities and food products around the world. In... Read More

Happy Canada’s Ag Day! Thanks for tuning into this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio! On this episode, host Shaun Haney is joined by: Justine Hendricks, CEO of Farm Credit Canada on the Future of Food event in Ottawa and their role in the future; Murad Al Katib, President and CEO of AGT Foods on nourishing the... Read More

Happy Canada’s Ag Day! Thanks for tuning into this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio! On this episode, host Shaun Haney is joined by: Justine Hendricks, CEO of Farm Credit Canada on the Future of Food event in Ottawa and their role in the future; Murad Al Katib, President and CEO of AGT Foods on nourishing the... Read More

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Dr. Cary Fowler, Special Envoy for Global Food Security at the U.S. Department of State about the Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils, an initiative that aims to boost agricultural productivity and nutrition by developing diverse, climate-resilient crop varieties and building healthy soils. They discuss the promise of “opportunity crops,” how the initiative is trying to kickstart a new way of thinking, and why it's so important for VACS to go back to basics with a focus on crops and healthy, fertile soils. 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.

David Beasley, former Executive Director of the World Food Program, discusses global food security and international development.    Beasley highlights the progress made in the past 200 years but emphasizes the current challenges and the need for strategic and effective international development. He highlights the importance of stabilizing environments, providing hope, and addressing issues like mass migration, famines, war, conflict, COVID implications, and climate shocks.    Beasley shares insights into his messaging strategy to secure funding, stressing the cost-effectiveness of investing in international aid for both humanitarian and national security reasons.   This episode is co-hosted by the Society for International Development - United States (https://sidw.org/).  TIMESTAMPS: [01:47] Discussion on global food security and international development challenges. [02:27] Emphasis on the urgency and importance of international development at the current global crossroads. [03:51] Messaging strategy for discussing the role of international development and foreign aid funding with political leaders. [07:01] Priorities during Beasley's tenure as the Executive Director of the World Food Program. [09:29] Efforts to raise funds strategically and the success in raising $14.4 billion. [11:06] Tailoring the message to different constituencies and the importance of flexibility in international aid programs. [14:28] Nomination by Nikki Haley for the role of Executive Director of the World Food Program. [17:27] The effectiveness of using food as a tool for peace and reconciliation among Democrats and Republicans. [19:44] Beasley's involvement in addressing the Ukraine situation, focusing on economic factors and the impact on global food security. [20:21] The potential consequences of the conflict in Ukraine on fertilizer production, fuel costs, and food prices globally. [22:21] Concerns about the distraction of war and conflict affecting fundraising for humanitarian programs. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Beasley emphasizes the need for strategic and effective international development to address current global challenges, including mass migration, famines, war, conflict, COVID implications, and climate shocks. The messaging strategy for securing funding involves demonstrating the cost-effectiveness of international aid, aligning with national security interests, and emphasizing success stories. The Ukraine conflict poses significant risks to global food security due to disruptions in fertilizer production, increased fuel costs, and the destabilization of food-producing regions. The impact extends beyond the immediate conflict zone to affect vulnerable populations worldwide.   RESOURCES: Aid Market Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-aid-market-podcast/id1698373554 Mike Shanley - LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/konektid-usaid-specialists/  Society for International Development : https://sidw.org Guest Bio: David Muldrow Beasley (born February 26, 1957) is an American politician and the former Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Programme.[1] A member of the Republican Party, he served one term as the 113th Governor of South Carolina from 1995 until 1999 before losing reelection to Democrat Jim Hodges. He also served as a state representative from 1981 until 1995. Early life Beasley was born in Lamar, South Carolina. He is the son of Richard Lee Beasley and Jacqueline (Blackwell) Beasley. He graduated from Lamar High School in 1975, then attended the Capitol Page School in Washington, DC while serving as a page in the U.S. Congress.[2] Early political career Elected to the South Carolina House of Representatives at age 20, Beasley transferred from Clemson University to the University of South Carolina where he received a BA in Interdisciplinary Studies in 1979 and a J.D. from the School of Law in 1983.[3] Beasley was a member of the South Carolina House representing the Society Hill area from 1979 until 1995, serving as majority whip from 1985 to 1986 and the majority leader from 1987 to 1989.[4] He served as the youngest Speaker pro tempore and Majority Leader in the nation.[5] During the 1991–92 legislative session Beasley switched to the Republican Party.[6] During the 1994 election for governor, both Beasley and his Democratic opponent Lieutenant Governor Nick Theodore faced tough primary opposition within their respective parties. Beasley defeated his toughest competitor, former congressman and state senator Arthur Ravenel Jr., in both the primary and run-off, and went on to win the general election by a narrow margin of 50%–48%.[6] Governor   South Carolina had a strong economy while Beasley was governor, with unemployment at a record-low 3.5% in 1998. [7] Beasley often made known his Christ-centered beliefs and conservatism in a state known for its strong ties to Christianity and conservative politics.[8] Beasley strongly opposed gambling, which was legal in South Carolina until 2002.[9] At the time, many gas stations, convenience stores, and poker "casinos" were established across the state, and as Beasley supported legislation that would outlaw gambling, the video poker industry generated "Ban Beasley" billboards and radio ads.[10] Until 2000, the Confederate flag flew atop the South Carolina State House. It had been raised over the Capitol dome in celebration of the Civil War centennial. This celebration started in 1961 with the raising of the Army of Tennessee Battle Flag over the State House Dome. The Army of Tennessee Battle Flags were also displayed in the inner chambers of the SC Senate and SC House of Representatives.  

Dr Oleg Barabanov from the Russian Academy of Sciences weighs in on the challenges posed by climate crises and conflicts on global food security, as he explores actionable steps countries and Malaysia can counter food shortages and price spikes while strengthening self-reliance.

Welcome to Episode 145 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast. In this episode, we talk with the U.S. Department of State's Special Envoy for Global Food Security about what it will take to meet global food needs in 2050. The episode also includes a discussion about how farmers can save thousands of dollars on their taxes, through IRS-approved tax-saving plans offered by BASE. Resources mentioned in this episode: Learn about BASE tax-saving plans available to Iowa Farm Bureau members Dr. Cary Fowler, Special Envoy for Global Food Security with the U.S. Department of State Register for Iowa Farm Bureau's Farm/Ag Business Marketing + Branding Workshop Series

Russia withdraws from the grain deal and puts global food security at risk. At the same time, it started regular shelling of the Ukrainian port cities, including Ukrainian grain depositories. This is our weekly overview of key events and trends in and around Ukraine. Volodymyr Yermolenko, the chief editor of UkraineWorld, is joined by Maksym Panchenko, analyst and journalist at UkraineWorld, to discuss key events and trends in and around Ukraine over the past week. UkraineWorld (ukraineworld.org) is brought to you by Internews Ukraine, one of the largest Ukrainian media NGOs. Support us at patreon.com/ukraineworld

Dr. Peter Alexander, Senior Lecturer in global food security at University of Edinburgh

Moscow announced it will not renew the deal that let Ukraine export its grain through the Black Sea. For the past year, Russian forces allowed Ukraine to ship more than 32 tons of food through the Bosporus Strait and onto the rest of the world. Those critical supplies could now be cut off. William Brangham discussed this decision with David Miliband of the International Rescue Committee. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Moscow announced it will not renew the deal that let Ukraine export its grain through the Black Sea. For the past year, Russian forces allowed Ukraine to ship more than 32 tons of food through the Bosporus Strait and onto the rest of the world. Those critical supplies could now be cut off. William Brangham discussed this decision with David Miliband of the International Rescue Committee. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports on Russia Ukraine War Grain Deal.

The wartime agreement allowing Ukrainian grain shipments through Russia's blockade was hailed as a "beacon of hope" and has helped keep food prices stable around the world since last summer. But it's set to expire Monday and Russia is threatening to pull out of it, raising new fears about global food security. Susannah Savage, agriculture reporter for POLITICO Europe, joins Ali Rogin to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The wartime agreement allowing Ukrainian grain shipments through Russia's blockade was hailed as a "beacon of hope" and has helped keep food prices stable around the world since last summer. But it's set to expire Monday and Russia is threatening to pull out of it, raising new fears about global food security. Susannah Savage, agriculture reporter for POLITICO Europe, joins Ali Rogin to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

On Tuesday, the United Nations reported that the breach of the Nova Kakhovka dam on the Dnipro River in Ukraine will impact heavily on global food security, causing a rise in food prices and leaving many without access to clean drinking water. Nine days after the disaster Gaia looks to the future alongside Kira Rudyk, Ukrainian MP who is also leader of the opposition party Golos and Laura Wellesley, senior research fellow in the Environment and Society Programme at Chatham House. Earlier this week the three-year inquiry into COVID began, seeking ‘to examine the UK's response to and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and learn lessons for the future.' Eyes are on the inquiry from many angles. Inside Science looks at what scientists hope to contribute and learn from it, with author and broadcaster Philip Ball. Also, a spike in North Atlantic sea temperatures has sparked concern among scientists. Richard Betts, head of climate impacts at the Met Office, talks through the factors that have coincided to form the anomaly. Presenter: Gaia Vince Producer: Harrison Lewis Assistant producer: Robbie Wojciechowski Editor: Richard Collings

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports on Russia Ukraine War Grain Deal.

What if you had 18 days of food left?  We're tackling global food security today with guest Anton Pshon. He traveled all the way from Minnesota to join hosts Ryan Priest and Sal Sama in the podcast room for this episode of The High Ground, powered by Premier Companies.  Originally from the Ukraine, Anton is the Senior Director of Strategy and Business Development for Land O'Lakes.  In addition to sharing about global food security, Anton, Sal, and Ryan explain some of the things that impact that including Black Sea exporting, politicization, food inflation, and import challenges.  You'll also hear about inventory problems, land usage, stringent regulations, cost of inputs, and the unpredictability of outcomes given weather including drought events.  Anton will also share how the Advanced Acre Rx program at Land O'Lakes can help provide a solid support system and warranty to the growers who are making an investment without knowing the ultimate outcome.  “It's like high blood pressure.  You don't worry about it until something happens.”  

PlantVillage won the Carbon XPRIZE milestone award in 2022, and was awarded one million dollars. It aims to lift 200 million African farming families out of poverty. They are working to capture and sell a billion tonnes of carbon per year using biochar sequestration by integrating trees with crops on farms and using lumber for biochar.  So what exactly is happening on the ground with biochar? And can we solve today's problems with the mindset that helped create them? In today's Reversing Climate Change podcast, Dr. David Hughes, the Huck Chair in Global Food Security at Penn State University and Director of USAID Innovation Lab on Current and Emerging Threats to Crops, Founder of PlantVillage & Carbon4Good, describes how this program avoids middlemen and gets farmers paid directly for making biochar, how biochar improves soil health and provides additional income, and how the technique represents both climate adaptation, and mitigation. David also goes on to fit biochar and soil health into the broader context of the global climate fight, international economics, and climate justice. Connect with Nori ⁠⁠⁠Purchase Nori Carbon Removals⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Nori's website⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Nori on Twitter⁠⁠⁠ Check out our other podcast, ⁠⁠⁠Carbon Removal Newsroom⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Carbon Removal Memes on Twitter⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Carbon Removal Memes on Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reversingclimatechange/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reversingclimatechange/support

Keiran is the Founder of Entocycle, an insect-farming startup based out of London. They commercialize high-tech insect breeding modules to enable efficient and scalable insect farming.Keiran has a TON of insights to share.-Why insect farming is at a turning point due to Covid, the war in Ukraine, and the global protein shortage-The magical properties of insects to turn waste into highly nutritious protein-Why Europe has the lead globally on insect farming-Keiran's vision of the future and why this industry might become a much bigger game changer than most people think--------------ABOUT CLIMATE INSIDERS:Climate Insiders is brought to you by Climentum Capital, a Seed+ and Series A cleantech European venture capital firm focused on funding and scaling climate-positive ventures that cut down on CO2 emissions.If you are interested in how smart capitalism and mission-driven founders building innovative tech startups can overcome our climate crisis and build a better future, you've come to the right place.Check us out at: https://www.climateinsiders.co and https://www.climentum.com--------------ABOUT THE GUEST:Keiran is the Founder of Entocycle, an insect-farming startup based out of London. They commercialize high-tech insect breeding modules to enable efficient and scalable insect farming.He worked for five years as a scuba diving instructor, studied Environmental Design, and has become one of the world's top experts in Entomology. He knows everything about insects.Entocycle attended Y Combinator's Summer 2017 batch. And has been backed since by top investors like Lowercarbon Capital, Climentum Capital, Teampact Ventures, and many others.--------------SHOW NOTES:00:09 – start01:42 – from scuba diving to venture-backed startup founding.03:41 – why insect farming and how does it fit into the broader context of agriculture?05:13 – what are the magical properties of the black soldier fly?09:03 – how long does it take a larva to turn into an insect?11:19 - why has there been a point of inflection in the insect farming space due to covid, the war in Ukraine, and other global supply chain disruptions?13:26 – this is particularly important in Africa. Can you explain why it is so game-changing for these territories that historically cannot rely on their own chain?14:31 – How do you safeguard the positive impact of insect farming?16:50 - Why does Europe seem to be doing insect farming so much better than the US or the rest of the world? What lessons might be drawn from it?19:57 - vertically integrated production vs picks and shovels approach23:06 – what are the regulatory and policy changes that could help support the growth and development of the insect farming industry?25:42 – will the source of the protein not be included in the product description in the future?26:14 – how will we deliver the enormous volumes of sources of protein?29:07 – How is your company going to evolve in terms of new product development?31:28 – How is the whole industry going to change, especially in the geographical sense? Where is this industry going to blossom the most?35:32 – As a founder of the insect farming industry, what advice can you give to other entrepreneurs that are entering this type of protein creation?39:04 – Wrap up of the episode. --------------ABOUT THE HOST:Yoann Berno https://www.linkedin.com/in/yberno/ After a career spent building and investing in top tech startups, Yoann is now a founding member and General Partner at Climentum Capital focused on investing in game-changing technological solutions to our worsening climate crisis.--------------To learn more about CLIMENTUM CAPITAL and apply for funding, please visit https://www.climentum.comTo become an LP and...

Dr. Aravind Chinchure is a renowned academician, a corporate strategist and an innovation leader. He is an expert in the formulation of corporate and governmental policies that influence innovation and research. He holds a PhD in Physics, and has an experience spanning 25 years in R&D, innovation, intellectual property, startup venture investment, policy, social development and teaching. Dr. Chinchure has worked with many global innovation thought leaders and Nobel laureates on projects of national and regional significance. He credits these associations for shaping his perceptions and expertise around results-driven innovations. He was part of Indian and global research organizations, and large multinational and Indian companies in diverse technology areas, driving innovation in technology as well as leading intellectual property-driven assets creation at workplaces. He is credited with designing and implementing India's first two-year residential and experiential MBA course on Innovation and Entrepreneurship, at Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM), Pune. Currently, Dr. Chinchure is the Chair Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the Symbiosis International University, Pune, India.

In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” host Kasey Cronquist, president of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) and the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), is joined by Leslie Wada, Ph.D., senior director of nutrition and health research at USHBC/NABC, and Aedín Cassidy, Ph.D., chair in nutrition and preventive medicine and director for interdisciplinary research at the Institute for Global Food Security.Last month, the USHBC hosted a Blueberry Research Roundtable in Washington, D.C., where a group of experts discussed topics related to the five primary health research pillars: brain health, cardiovascular health, gut health, diabetes and prediabetes, and healthy living.“The idea was: Could we bring some of these experts together in one room, talk about what we know about blueberries and health, and what do we need to know? Where are we going to go in our pipeline of research that we'll be continually funding in the next five years or more? And who better to discuss this than people who have been doing research in blueberries or are excited about starting some research in blueberries?” - Leslie Wada, Ph.D.“The quality of data that we have now is so much better than we had even five years ago, particularly in relation to blueberries. And that's really thanks to the USHBC committee because they spent a lot of time thinking about what to fund and focusing on a few key areas. So that investment is really starting to pay off.” - Aedín Cassidy, Ph.D. Topics covered include:The work of the blueberry industry's scientific advisory board.Highlights from the Blueberry Health Research Roundtable that took place in December.Details on the latest health and nutrition research on blueberries.Opportunities for future blueberry health research. Crop ReportThe Blueberry Crop Report is an update on crop conditions and markets throughout important blueberry growing areas. Today you'll hear from Luis Vegas in Peru and Mario Ramirez in Mexico. This was recorded on February 8, 2023.

On this episode of Through the Human Geography Lens, hosts Terri Ryan and Gwyneth Holt talk with Dr. Michael Humber, Associate Research Professor at the University of Maryland's Department of Geographical Sciences, about his role as data lead within NASA's Harvest Portal. 00:55 What is NASA's HARVEST Portal? - https://harvestportal.org/ 02:20 What is GEOGLAM? Is it related to the NASA HARVEST Portal? - G20 https://www.g20.org/en/about-g20/#members - Group on Earth Observations https://www.earthobservations.org/index.php - GEOGLAM https://earthobservations.org/geoglam.php - Food price spike in 2008 https://www.oaklandinstitute.org/high-food-price-crisis - And in 2011 https://www.ers.usda.gov/amber-waves/2011/september/commodity-price-spike/ - Agricultural Market Information System (AMIS) https://www.amis-outlook.org// - AMIS Market Monitor http://www.amis-outlook.org/amis-monitoring#.Y93Rl-zMJfE - Crop Monitor https://cropmonitor.org/ - FEWSNet https://fews.net/ 06:50 Any recent insights, especially around Ukraine? - Potash https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potash - Potash market spike after the start of the Ukraine war https://ycharts.com/indicators/potassium_chloride_muriate_of_potash_spot_price 11:00 Any surprises in the agricultural patterns you're following? - Current material sanctions list https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/financial-sanctions/sanctions-programs-and-country-information/ukraine-russia-related-sanctions 13:00 Assessing downstream aspects of the war in Ukraine, coupled with climate change and COVID - Macroeconomics https://www.khanacademy.org/economics-finance-domain/macroeconomics 16:45 What are the biggest data gaps you're seeing now? (1) Field data measurements - Global map and indicators of food system sustainability https://www.nature.com/articles/s41597-019-0301-5 (2) Data from the grain trade – the transport and storage of grain https://cee.illinois.edu/news/first-map-americas-food-supply-chain-mind-boggling and https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/transportation-analysis/gtr-datasets 1 9:45 New data resources you're excited about? - MODIS https://modis.gsfc.nasa.gov/data/ - LANDSAT https://landsat.gsfc.nasa.gov/ - Wildfire imagery https://firms.modaps.eosdis.nasa.gov/map/#d:24hrs;@0.0,0.0,3z - LIDAR https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuTm1jJy2XY - Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation (global biomass) https://gedi.umd.edu/ - Google Earth Engine https://earthengine.google.com/ - Natural Language Processing Workflow in Geospatial Sciences https://www.researchgate.net/publication/356010869_Natural_Language_Processing_in_GIScience_Applications - Crop Explorers USDA/FAS https://ipad.fas.usda.gov/cropexplorer/ - Hunger Map Live (WFP) https://hungermap.wfp.org/ === Disclaimer: Opinions expressed on this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of the WWHGD sponsors and should not be construed as an endorsement. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wwhgd-support/message

Wheat is one of the most widely-grown crops in the world and plays a major role in human nutrition.  In fact, wheat contributes approximately 20% of the protein and 20% of the calories consumed by humans globally.  It is grown on every continent except Antarctica.   But wheat is under growing attacks from harmful toxins.  According […]

Agriculture faces a handful of issues in 2023, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation. During a panel discussion at the AFBF Annual Convention in Puerto Rico, AFBF Chief Economist Roger Cryan told attendees that global food security is rising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For many years, scientists have been sounding the alarm on the global struggle of pollinators.  Many of the invertebrate pollinator species, such as bees and butterflies, are facing extinction. And since 75% of the world's food crops depend on pollination to some extent, the decline of pollinators poses a major threat to global food security. […]

What are the current risks to our national and global food security? How do cyber-attacks play a role? What are the conflicts in the grain industry that prevent us from moving forward? Dr. Molly Jahn and Col. John Hoffman, two of the most sought-after food security experts in the world, provide their recommendations for real solutions to this growing problem.  About the guests: Dr. Molly Jahn is a professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where she holds appointments in the Department of Agronomy, the Nelson Institute, and the Global Health Institute. She is currently on an interagency personnel agreement from UW-Madison to work as a program manager at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). She is also appointed Joint Faculty at the US Department of Energy Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) where she chairs the Scientific Advisory Committee of the Energy and Environmental Sciences Directorate and sits on the Lab Director's SAC.  Col. John T. Hoffman is a senior research fellow with the Food Protection and Defense Institute (FPDI), a U.S. Department of Homeland Security Center of Excellence at the University of Minnesota. Col. Hoffman has extensive experience in developing, operating, hardening and sustaining extensive cyber systems.  Episode topics: Current global food security measuresImplications of cyber threats on food securityCyber-attack preparedness and current limitationsAction steps for the grain industryTo find more helpful resources, be sure to visit the GEAPS website and the membership page.   Grain Elevator and Processing Society champions, connects and serves the global grain industry and its members. Be sure to visit GEAPS' website to learn how you can grow your network, support your personal professional development, and advance your career. Thank you for listening to another episode of GEAPS' Whole Grain podcast.

Carin Smaller, Executive Director of the Shamba Centre for Food & Climate, joins Kopi Time to talk about global food security. As per the United Nations, after three decades of steady decline, the number of people who suffer from hunger began to increase again in 2015. Current estimates show that nearly 690 million people are hungry, or 8.9 percent of the world population. Compounding this trend is the high frequency incidences of natural disasters, pandemics, and wars that are pushing millions more into hunger. If recent trends continue, the number of people affected by hunger would surpass 840 million by 2030.   Ms Smaller begins by going over the state of global food security for the remainder of this year and 2023, both with respect to the price and availability. She then sheds light on the various dimensions of structural food security, touching on income inequality, climate change, distributional bottlenecks, and insufficient global coordination. But there is some glimmer of hope, with initiatives like Ceres 2030 estimating the funds and work required to end global hunger by the end of this decade, galvanizing official donors, private philanthropies, and multilateral organisations. We go over promising technologies, recent developments in global trade rules, and state of resource mobilisation that reflect some degree of resolve to deal with this crisis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Chorley asks how food fraud is affecting what we eat. He hears from Professor Chris Elliott from the Queen's Institute for Global Food Security in Belfast, Ron McNaughton, head of the Scottish Food Crime and Incidents Unit at Food Standards Scotland and Dr Terry McGrath the Chief Technical Operator of Bia Analytical, a company who test spices.PLUS Danny Finkelstein and David Aaronovitch discuss Starmer's plan and Civil Service groupthink. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

The war in Ukraine has exacerbated a global food crisis with hundreds of millions of people going to bed hungry every night. A recent UN-brokered deal with Russia and Ukraine to allow Ukrainian grain to leave the Black Sea is offering some relief, but the problem goes well beyond that. Samantha Power, administrator for the U.S. Agency for International Development, joins Nick Schifrin to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Welcome back to the Hunger Hunt Feast Podcast! In today's episode, Zane talks with electrical engineer and author Tristan Scott!  Tristan is an electrical engineer whose passion for health developed from his struggle to recover from Post Concussive Syndrome and he found that an animal-based diet helped him reduce inflammation, but Tristan has taken his expertise even further. Listen in as Tristan talks about his book "Bitcoin and Beef" which he wrote to address the current problems with the increasing wealth gap and decreasing health stemming from an over-centralized system. In his book, he addresses the fallacies about a negative environmental impact of both the raising of beef and bitcoin mining. For more resources, or to get in touch, check out the links below!  -- Episode Specific Links:  Ritchie, Hannah, and Max Roser. 2020. "CO2 and Greenhouse Gas Emissions." Our World in Data. https://ourworldindata.org/emissions-by-sector  Energy Mix https://ourworldindata.org/energy-mix#:~:text=Despite%20producing%20more%20and%20more,in%20the%20last%2010%20years The United States Environmental Protection Agency. 2014. 2014 NATA: Assessment Results.  https://www.epa.gov/national-air-toxics-assessment/2014-nata-assessment-results 2021. Overview of Greenhouse Gases. November 19.  https://www.epa.gov/ghgemissions/overview-greenhouse-gases#methane. 2021. Sources of Greenhouse Gas Emissions. July 27.  https://www.epa.gov/ghgemissions/sources-greenhouse-gas-emissions. 2021. Understanding Global Warming Potentials. October 18. https://www.epa.gov/ghgemissions/understanding-global-warming-potentials. Buis, Alan. 2019. "The Atmosphere: Getting a Handle on Carbon Dioxide." Global Climate Change. October 9. https://climate.nasa.gov/news/2915/the-atmosphere-getting-a-handle-on-carbon-dioxide/ Oxford Martin Programme on Climate Pollutants. 2017. Climate metrics under ambitious mitigation. Oxford: Oxford Martin School. https://www.oxfordmartin.ox.ac.uk/downloads/academic/Climate_Metrics_%20Under_%20Ambitious%20_Mitigation.pdf Bigelow, Daniel P., and Allison Borchers. 2017. Major Uses of Land in the United States, 2012. U.S. Department of Agriculture. https://www.ers.usda.gov/webdocs/publications/84880/eib-178_summary.pdf?v=6159.2 Matlock, Terry. 2021. Corn planted acreage up 2% from 2020: Soybean acreage up 5% from last year. June 30. Accessed November 10, 2021. https://www.nass.usda.gov/Newsroom/2021/06-30-2021.php U.S. Department of Agriculture. 2015. USDA Coexistence Fact Sheets Soybeans. Washington D.C.: U.S. Department of Agriculture. https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/coexistence-soybeans-factsheet.pdf Mottet, Anne, Cees de Haan, Alessandra Falucci, Giuseppe Tempio, Carolyn Opio, and Pierre Gerber. 2017. "Livestock: On our plates or eating at our table? A new analysis of the feed/food debate." Global Food Security 1-8. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2211912416300013.  Araujo, Joana, Jianwen Cai, and June Stevens. 2019. "Prevalence of Optimal Metabolic Health in American Adults: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2009-2016." Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders 46-52. https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/full/10.1089/met.2018.0105. OECD. 2019. State of Health in the EU Germany Country Health Profile 2019. OECD. https://www.euro.who.int/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/419459/Country-Health-Profile-2019-Germany.pdf Open Secrets. 2018. Client Profile: Bayer AG. https://www.opensecrets.org/federal-lobbying/clients/summary?cycle=2018&id=D000042363 2021. Client Profile: PepsiCo Inc. https://www.opensecrets.org/federal-lobbying/clients/summary?cycle=2020&id=D000000200. 2020. Commercial Banks: Top Contributors to Federal Candidates, Parties, and Outside Groups. https://www.opensecrets.org/industries/contrib.php?cycle=2020&ind=F03 Good Jobs First. 2021. Violation Tracker 100 Most Penalized Parent Companies. https://violationtracker.goodjobsfirst.org/parent-totals 2021. Violation Tracker Industry Summary Page. https://violationtracker.goodjobsfirst.org/industry/financial%20services. Office of Public Affairs. 2020. "Goldman Sachs Charged in Foreign Bribery Case and Agrees to Pay Over $2.9 Billion." The United States Department of Justice. October 22. https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/goldman-sachs-charged-foreign-bribery-case-and-agrees-pay-over-29-billion Jones, Katie. 2020. "How Total Spend by U.S. Advertisers Has Changed, Over 20 Years." Visual Capitalist. October 16. https://www.visualcapitalist.com/us-advertisers-spend-20-years/ Bank of America. 2021. Annual Report. Bank of America Corporation. https://about.bankofamerica.com/annualmeeting/static/media/BAC_2020_AnnualReport.9130a6d8.pdf  Carter, Nic. 2021. "How Much Energy Does Bitcoin Actually Consume?" Harvard Business Review. May 5. https://hbr.org/2021/05/how-much-energy-does-bitcoin-actually-consume Connect with Tristan: IG: @tristan_health  or @bitcoinandbeef Twitter: @bitcoinand_beef Connect with Zane: ReLyte Electrolytes by Redmond Real Salt: https://shop.redmond.life?afmc=Zane Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zanegriggsfitness Follow me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ZaneGriggs QUICK EPISODE SUMMARY Get to know Tristan Scott What led Tristan to an Animal-based diet When Tristan became passionate about Bitcoin Why everyone should be paying attention to Blockchain A look into the environmental impact of beef and Bitcoin The importance of regenerative farming The real hurdle we face in the agriculture world The business side of junk food  How much energy should a monetary system take? What you need to control a population

Photo:  Bengali famine, 1943. The Japanese conquest of Burma cut off India's main supply of rice imports 2/2:  #Ukraine: Global food security at risk. Matthieu Favas, Economist https://www.economist.com/briefing/2022/05/19/a-world-grain-shortage-puts-tens-of-millions-at-risk?frsc=dg%7Ce Matthieu Favas is The Economist's Finance Correspondent. He covers finance with a global remit, notably fintech, alternative assets, trade finance, development finance, soft commodities, insurance and market infrastructure

Photo:  Goats are an important part of the solution to global food security because they're fairly low-maintenance and easy to raise and farm. 1/2:  #Ukraine: Global food security at risk. Matthieu Favas, Economist https://www.economist.com/briefing/2022/05/19/a-world-grain-shortage-puts-tens-of-millions-at-risk?frsc=dg%7Ce Matthieu Favas is The Economist's Finance Correspondent. He covers finance with a global remit, notably fintech, alternative assets, trade finance, development finance, soft commodities, insurance and market infrastructure

The Russian conflict in Ukraine is already causing hunger there, and as Ukraine and Russia are huge grain exporters, the crisis will be far reaching. Food prices everywhere are expected to rise, and there's fear that the war could affect food supplies in some of the poorest parts of the world. Tim Lang, Emeritus Professor of Food Policy at City University of London, and Dr Hannah Ritchie, Head of Research at the website Our World in Data, join us to discuss food security. Lead is highly toxic to humans and other animals. One source of lead in the environment is the bullets and shot used to hunt wild game, and new research shows that lead shot has a significant effect on birds of prey such as eagles, buzzards and vultures across the whole of Europe. One of the study's authors, Professor Debbie Pain, explains the research. Many of us have spent the past two years anxiously following Covid graphs, but from next month the government is cutting funding to several surveillance programmes. Mass free testing will also end, though the Office for National Statistics survey will continue. Given that case numbers are rising, is reduced monitoring wise? Professor Adam Kucharski from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine discusses how important surveillance has been in the pandemic. The last crewed mission to the Moon was half a century ago, and no one has made that one small step since. But a new NASA programme aims to change that, and tonight is the rollout of Artemis I, the first stage on a journey to return humans to the moon, including the first woman on the moon and the first person of colour on the moon. BBC science correspondent Jon Amos paints a picture of what we'll see tonight.