
117 episodes

Farm Gate ffinlo Costain
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5.0 • 21 Ratings
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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
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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
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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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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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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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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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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Customer Reviews
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.
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 👍💪🏼
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….