Seedling Sessions: Agriculture Innovation

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Seedling Sessions: Agriculture Innovation Podcast

Welcome to Seedling Sessions: Innovations in Agriculture, a podcast from the Agri-EPI centre and hosted by Thomas Slattery. Join us as we delve into the world of agritech and sustainable agriculture, exploring the latest insights, developments, and breakthroughs from industry pioneers, researchers, and innovators. Our conversations aim to bridge the gap between cutting-edge agricultural technology creators and beneficiaries, fostering relationships among researchers, startups, investors, and farmers. Together, we'll uncover the potential of technology in driving sustainable and productive farming practices, transforming the way we approach food production for a better future. 

  1. Exploring Biodiversity in UK Farming: How can biodiversity-friendly farming practices support business sustainability

    15/12/2023

    Exploring Biodiversity in UK Farming: How can biodiversity-friendly farming practices support business sustainability

    With mounting pressures to improve on-farm biodiversity, farmers will want to ensure their businesses are secure and that they see financial benefits from this work. In the final episode of this mini-series, Tom and Emily explore potential funding mechanisms that allow farmers to make biodiversity investments viable and rewarding, and reflect on the future of biodiversity on UK farms.They ask:How are subsidy programs and incentives shifting to motivate nature-friendly farming practices?Can em...

    50 min
  2. Exploring Biodiversity in UK Farming: How farmers can use technology to help measure, monitor, and enhance biodiversity on the land they steward

    13/12/2023

    Exploring Biodiversity in UK Farming: How farmers can use technology to help measure, monitor, and enhance biodiversity on the land they steward

    If farmers are going to improve biodiversity on their land, they need to be able to measure it. Emerging technologies offer new promise for monitoring this in ways that are more affordable and comprehensive than ever before, addressing a major barrier to management and improvement. In this episode, Tom and Emily explore some of these innovations.They ask:Why do we need to monitor biodiversity levels on farm?Why do traditional monitoring techniques sometimes fall short?What technologies can he...

    31 min
  3. Exploring Biodiversity in UK Farming: Why is On-Farm Biodiversity Important

    11/12/2023

    Exploring Biodiversity in UK Farming: Why is On-Farm Biodiversity Important

    Biodiversity plays a critical role in the health and function of farms, yet it has declined significantly in recent decades. In this episode, hosts Thomas Slattery and Emily Laskin explore the complex relationship between biodiversity and agriculture.They ask:Why does biodiversity matter, and what functions does it serve on farms?How did we end up deprioritising biodiversity?What farming practices can help to enhance biodiversity, and will these differ across different farms?Should improving ...

    34 min
  4. Exploring Biodiversity in UK Farming

    05/12/2023

    Exploring Biodiversity in UK Farming

    Dive deep into the heart of sustainable agriculture with our new series where we explore the world of biodiversity in farming. Each episode is a journey through innovative technology, challenges, and the future of nature-friendly farming. 🔍 Episode 1: We kick off with the intricate and complex relationship between biodiversity and farming, delving into its importance and the role it plays in sustainable agriculture. 🌾 Episode 2: Explore the practical aspects - how farmers can use te...

    2 min
  5. Unearthing the Power of Digital MRV in Agri-Food Systems

    28/09/2023

    Unearthing the Power of Digital MRV in Agri-Food Systems

    In this episode of Seedling Sessions, host Thomas Slattery welcomes Eoghan Finneran co-founder of Farmeye, a company that has developed a digital measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) platform for natural capital in agriculture. They discuss the origin story of Farmeye, the importance of ground truth data, and the role of technology in driving sustainable and regenerative farming practices. The guest shares their background in agricultural research, education, and advisory services, ...

    41 min
  6. Harnessing Technology for Sustainable Grazing

    31/08/2023

    Harnessing Technology for Sustainable Grazing

    In this episode of Seedling Sessions host Thomas Slattery is joined by Johannes Scheibe, the co-founder of Ruumi, to discuss the progress Ruumi has made since their last conversation on the podcast in October of last year.Ruumi is a technology company on a mission to build a future where farming enriches the Earth, and they're doing this by creating infrastructure for the global sustainable farming transition. In their previous conversation, they learned about Ruumi's origins in Berlin, where...

    46 min
  7. LATAM AgTech: Understanding Regional Nuances for Growth

    11/08/2023

    LATAM AgTech: Understanding Regional Nuances for Growth

    In this episode of the podcast, Thomas Slattery interviews Mark Jarman, founder of AgriTIERRA, a consultancy that bridges the gap between Latin American (LATAM) and UK markets, particularly in the agritech and digital agri-food sectors. Mark shares his journey from working with a UK innovation center to starting his own consultancy in Bogota, Colombia. We discuss the opportunities and challenges for UK agritech companies in the LATAM region and the importance of understanding the diverse agri...

    42 min
  8. Transforming Ideas into Products: A Deep-Dive into Product Development Consultancy and Agri-Tech Innovation

    26/07/2023

    Transforming Ideas into Products: A Deep-Dive into Product Development Consultancy and Agri-Tech Innovation

    Ever thought about how a simple idea transforms into a tangible product? Let our guest, Zane van Romunde, Associate Director at eg Technology, enlighten you about this fascinating process. We delve deep into the world of product development consultancy, focusing on its critical role in agri-tech. Zane touches upon how innovative technology is revolutionizing community health, animal welfare, and environmental conservation, and how early-stage companies can gain by aligning with consultancies ...

    33 min
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Welcome to Seedling Sessions: Innovations in Agriculture, a podcast from the Agri-EPI centre and hosted by Thomas Slattery. Join us as we delve into the world of agritech and sustainable agriculture, exploring the latest insights, developments, and breakthroughs from industry pioneers, researchers, and innovators. Our conversations aim to bridge the gap between cutting-edge agricultural technology creators and beneficiaries, fostering relationships among researchers, startups, investors, and farmers. Together, we'll uncover the potential of technology in driving sustainable and productive farming practices, transforming the way we approach food production for a better future. 

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  • Creator
    Agri-EPI - Accelerating Agriculture Innovation
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    41
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2024 Seedling Sessions: Agriculture Innovation
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