117 episodes

The regenerative agriculture podcast, in search of practical solutions for ecological security.
Produced by 8.9ha: https://www.8point9.com
With financial support from Our Sankalpa
Farming news, Regenerative farming, agroecology, land use, natural capital, land news

Farm Gate ffinlo Costain

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    • 5.0 • 21 Ratings

The regenerative agriculture podcast, in search of practical solutions for ecological security.
Produced by 8.9ha: https://www.8point9.com
With financial support from Our Sankalpa
Farming news, Regenerative farming, agroecology, land use, natural capital, land news

    Wheat from the Chaff: Adaptation, Sitka & Buried EA report

    Wheat from the Chaff: Adaptation, Sitka & Buried EA report

    Phil Carson (Nature Friendly Farming Network) and ffinlo Costain (8point9.com) chew over the week’s news.



    SHORT PICKS

    Adapting to climate change needs our "urgent, unswerving attention" says National Trust

    Cities and regions lead the way on real food and climate action

    Forestry leaders must improve public perception of Sitka



    LONGER CONVERSATIONS

    Buried Environment Agency report shows toxic sludge is being spread on UK farmland

    Landmark ruling has far-reaching implications for UK’s polluted rivers

    Conflict over land will increase unless global demand is reduced

    Scientific censorship is often self-inflicted and it’s on the rise



    POLICY

    Efra Committee criticises incoherent approach to food policy across government






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    8.9 Newsweek: Peak nitrogen, comic-comms & FiPL

    8.9 Newsweek: Peak nitrogen, comic-comms & FiPL

    Features interviews with:

    John Willis from Planet Tracker,

    Chris Uttley from Stroud District Council,

    And Tom Munro from Dorset National Landscape.

    More land news at 8point9.com


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    • 30 min
    Wheat from the Chaff: UPFs, peak nitrogen and a new Secretary of State

    Wheat from the Chaff: UPFs, peak nitrogen and a new Secretary of State

    Phil Carson (Nature Friendly Farming Network) and ffinlo Costain (8point9.com) chew over the week's news.

    PHIL'S PICKS

    Higher consumption of UPFs increases the risk of cancer and long-term heart conditions

    https://8point9.com/higher-consumption-of-upfs-increases-the-risk-of-cancer-and-long-term-heart-conditions/

    Investigating the “halo effect” of food claims

    https://8point9.com/investigating-the-halo-effect-of-food-claims/

    Nitrogen fertiliser production outstrips global needs and exceeds planetary boundaries

    https://8point9.com/nitrogen-fertiliser-production-outstrips-global-needs-and-exceeds-planetary-boundaries/

    FFINLO'S PICKS

    Diverse forests hold huge carbon potential if well managed

    https://8point9.com/diverse-forests-hold-huge-carbon-potential-if-well-managed/

    #GetFairAboutFarming petition hits 75,000 signatures

    https://8point9.com/getfairaboutfarming-petition-hits-75000-signatures/

    THE BIGGER STORIES

    Ruth Chambers, Green Alliance, New Defra Secretary

    https://8point9.com/ruth-chambers-green-alliance-new-defra-secretary/

    Patrick Holden, A farmer’s view, New Secretary of State

    https://8point9.com/patrick-holden-a-farmers-view-new-secretary-of-state/

    AIC calls for independent committee to boost sustainable food security

    https://8point9.com/aic-calls-for-independent-committee-to-boost-sustainable-food-security/

    The Wildlife Trusts lists the UK’s Government’s broken promises to nature

    https://8point9.com/the-wildlife-trusts-lists-the-uks-governments-broken-promises-to-nature/


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    • 1 hr 4 min
    8.9 Newsweek: New Defra Secretary & sustainable agri-food investment in Brazil

    8.9 Newsweek: New Defra Secretary & sustainable agri-food investment in Brazil

    Interviews with:

    Ruth Chambers from the Green Alliance.

    Patrick Holden from the Sustainable Food Trust.

    And Leonardo Gava from the Climate Bonds Initiative


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    • 35 min
    Wheat from the Chaff: Forest ecosystem collapse

    Wheat from the Chaff: Forest ecosystem collapse

    Phil's choices

    UK must double fruit and veg production to divert from “bleak” future

    https://8point9.com/uk-must-double-fruit-and-veg-production-to-divert-from-bleak-future/



    Genetic discovery promises high-iron vegetables and cereals

    https://8point9.com/genetic-discovery-promises-high-iron-vegetables-and-cereals/



    Milestone reached in evidencing sustainability credentials of Welsh upland farms

    https://8point9.com/milestone-reached-in-evidencing-sustainability-credentials-of-welsh-upland-farms/



    ffinlo's choices

    Government communication hampering avian flu control measures

    https://8point9.com/government-communication-hampering-avian-flu-control-measures/



    Free comic book features flood management

    https://8point9.com/free-comic-book-to-engage-young-people-around-flood-management/



    Government complacent over rural mental health

    https://8point9.com/government-complacent-over-rural-mental-health/



    Main conversations

    Landmark report shifts focus from food system emissions to fossil-fuel reliance

    https://8point9.com/landmark-report-shifts-focus-from-food-system-emissions-to-fossil-fuel-reliance/



    Historic herbivore densities could be substantially higher than thought

    https://8point9.com/historic-herbivore-densities-could-be-substantially-higher-than-thought/



    Experts predict “catastrophic ecosystem collapse” of UK forests within 50 years

    https://8point9.com/experts-predict-catastrophic-ecosystem-collapse-of-uk-forests-within-50-years/


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    • 52 min
    8.9 Newsweek: Report offers fossil fuel focus for food systems & British Pasture Leather

    8.9 Newsweek: Report offers fossil fuel focus for food systems & British Pasture Leather

    In 8.9 Newsweek:

    Interviews with Patty Fong from the Global Alliance for the Future of Food & Sara Grady from British Pasture Leather.

    And a discussion about Patty's new report, Power Shift -Why we need to wean industrial food systems off fossil fuels.




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    • 48 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
21 Ratings

21 Ratings

Sevenhens7 ,

One of the Best

Farm Gate is a fabulous podcast - not just because of the subject matter (which is fascinating and important) but also the delivery from both the host and guests. Questions are pertinent and intelligent, and the responses are considered and meaningful. An absolute pleasure to listen to, and so encouraging to hear from the pioneers and change makers making a difference in the complex and challenging world we live in. Thanks to all.

lozeh1983 ,

Best podcast around

Farm Gate just keeps delivering, brilliant host and important topics discussed in an engaging, positive and solutions-focused way. Love it. I just wish there was an episode for each of my daily dog walks! Keep it up Ffinlo 👍💪🏼

EceniRising ,

Insightful, Inspiring, Educational

Just listened to the episode on Regenerative Agriculture and wish the entire podcast could be about this - so inspiring, thoughtful, and encouraging. Clearly looked at the issues and offered real world solutions.
Also fairly impressed that they were able to talk to the ‘Conservative Environmental Network’ without falling about laughing (or weeping) at the irony. But the interviewer kept their cool and it was useful to hear how the ruling class justifies itself to itself.
All round, really good stuff….

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