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    Feb 18 2021
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  • Busting food and farming myths - Rob Paarlberg on a scientific approach to food policy

    Busting food and farming myths - Rob Paarlberg on a scientific approach to food policy
    Feb 10 2021
    In a world where food and farming are highly polarized issues, Rob Paarlberg's approach is to follow the evidence. This has earned him great respect, but also means his well-researched views tend to land him in no-man's land between traditional industry views and the new food movement.For instance, Rob supports modern commercial farming and the use of fertilizers; however, he's not a blanket supporter of 'Big Ag'. He is highly critical of the state of animal welfare in modern American livestock production, but he's not against eating meat. As an author and Associate in the Sustainability Science program at the Harvard Kennedy School, Rob is renowned for debunking the popular myths about food and farming.In his latest book, "Resetting the Table: Straight Talk About the Food We Grow and Eat, Rob argues that food policy, rather than farm policy, should be the focus for reform when it comes to the American food system.In this episode, Rob discusses his latest book and: •Why returning to the 'old ways' of farming is not sustainable •How US farm subsidies make food more, not less, expensive •The cause of the obesity epidemic in America (and the food policies that could actually make a difference). •Why the agriculture industry needs to improve its treatment of animals (and the relatively low costs involved).For insights and resources, visit our website.

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  • How can big companies like Coca-Cola impact the sustainability of our food system?

    How can big companies like Coca-Cola impact the sustainability of our food system?
    Jan 27 2021
    There's always going to be some skepticism about the motives of 'Big Food' companies. But, for reasons such as risk management, consumer pressures, and more, the Coca-Cola Company is becoming more focused on the sustainability of its supply chain.While Coca-Cola doesn't deal directly with farmers, its interest in how products are sourced and grown is increasing. In this episode Ulrike Sapiro, Senior Director of Global Water Stewardship and Sustainable Agriculture at the Coca-Cola Company, discusses: •The role Coca-Cola can play in taking- and instilling- ownership of sustainability outcomes in its supply chain. •The role of pre-competitive collaborations in catalyzing and piloting sustainability projects in countries such as Brazil, Australia and India. •How Coca-Cola is investing in innovation and new technology to find sustainability solutions. •For more insights and links from this episode, visit our website. You can also follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

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  • What it's REALLY like to work in an agtech startup

    What it's REALLY like to work in an agtech startup
    Jan 13 2021
    If you're looking at a career in agtech, chances are you're going to spend time working with startups. But what's it like to work IN an agtech startup? A fast-paced environment, no red tape, significant responsibility, and a big vision may come to mind. But there can be downsides, too, such as long hours and setbacks due to the inevitable trial and error that comes with bringing new innovations to the world.The agtech industry is increasingly drawing top talent from all different industries and backgrounds. This episode explores why there are opportunities for everyone- from engineers to electricians to artists- to use their skills within high-growth agtech startups that focus on building the food supply chains of the future.So, whether you're just starting on your career path or mid-way through, tune in to learn if working in an agtech startup is right for you. Featuring: •Soroush Pour - Head of Engineering at Vow and 15th employee at Plaid (Visa recently tried to acquire Plaid for $5b+) •Alissa Welker - Farmer Acquisition and Engagement at Steward and 60th employee at Farmers Business Network •Kerryn Thomas - Head of Operations at Goterra and former electrical technician in the mining and concrete industries.For more links and resources from this episode, visit our website.

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  • Breaking into agtech when you're not from a farm and "don't look the part"

    Breaking into agtech when you're not from a farm and "don't look the part"
    Dec 16 2020
    How do you get a career in agriculture or agtech, when you're not from a farming background? In this episode, we meet four women who've become agtech leaders, despite not having grown up on a farm. At the intersection of two largely white and male dominated industries (agriculture and tech), they have succeeded despite, as they say, 'not looking the part'. You'll hear how they first got their foot in the door (from scoring discounted tickets to conferences, to setting up their own networking events, to making elevator pitches to gain on-farm experience), and what challenges they've had to overcome to thrive. This episode is for employers looking for talent, as well as anyone looking to get into agtech and agriculture who isn't sure where to start!On the podcast: •Rayali Banerjee - Communications Manager, Syngenta Australia and New Zealand •Cass Mao - Program Manager, Farmers2Founders and Venture Partner, Tenacious Ventures •Samantha Wan - Wool Business Specialist, Elders •Amy Wu - Writer and Creator, From Farms to IncubatorsThis is episode has been brought to you by the AgThentic Group in collaboration with Future Farmers Network.For links from the episode and to find agtech job listings, visit our website.

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    34 mins
  • Scaling up Soil Carbon Markets - feat. guests from Cargill, Nori and more!

    Scaling up Soil Carbon Markets - feat. guests from Cargill, Nori and more!
    Dec 2 2020
    The race is on globally to scale carbon markets, where farmers can sell the carbon they sequester in their soil to buyers who want to offset emissions. But right now, the space is often confusing for buyers, sellers, and the intermediaries working between them. And further, both public and private market schemes have been criticized for inefficiencies and high costs to participate.But the game is changing as new technologies and business models seek to lower barriers to entry and improve transparency, and the demand side continues to explore, driven by consumer and regulatory pressures. But with all this activity, what will it take to scale up and deliver worthwhile returns for farmers?In this panel discussion, you'll hear a variety of perspectives - from those developing new technologies and carbon market methodologies, to organizations helping farmers operate within existing emissions trading schemes.Today's guests: •Aldyen Donnelly - Co-Founder and Director of Carbon Economics, Nori. •Sam Duncan - Founder, FarmLab •Matt Schmitt, Senior Director of Commercial Carbon, Cargill •Dave Moore - Chief Operating Officer, Green CollarThis episode is an edited version of a live AusAgritech event, organized by the AgThentic Group, Sprout X and Platfarm.Check out our insights and more on our website.

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    41 mins