393 episodes
Investing in Regenerative Agriculture and Food Koen van Seijen
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4.9 • 82 Ratings
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We talk to the pioneers in the regenerative food and agriculture space to learn more on how to put our money to work to regenerate soil, people, local communities and ecosystems while making an appropriate and fair return.
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314 Sowmya Balendiran - How to turn seaweed farming into an industry? Start by farming 1000 football fields of tropical seaweed in Indonesia
A conversation with Sowmya Balendiran, co-founder and chief business officer at Sea6 Energy, about regenerative aquaculture, how to restore the oceans and use them more to reduce the pressure on land systems, get fossil fuel use down drastically, like in fertiliser, plastics, and in food of course. Sowmya is one of the pioneers who helped create the first signs of a tropical seaweed industry. What do you do if you have to invent both sides of the business? How do you grow seaweed industr...
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313 Jay Albany - Despite the graveyard of D2C companies, it can work in the world’s most remote city
A conversation with Jay Albany, CEO of Dirty Clean Food, about what it takes to build a successful direct-to-consumer business- basically buying from regen farmers and delivering to consumer, restaurants, etc.- in the regen space and in the most remote city on the planet. Despite all challenges of B2C, Jay makes a passionate case for the contrary. A deep dive full of golden nuggets of direct-to-consumer companies, what works and what doesn't, but also a long conversation on the power of trans...
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312 Maarten van Dam – How to fund the transition of the first pioneers in regenerative agriculture
A conversation with Maarten van Dam, founder of Schevichoven Regenerative farm, about numbers when transitioning from conventional to regenerative agriculture and keeping records on inputs, prices, and machinery. Maarten is keeping a lot of records of their pioneering farm transitioning from a mono dairy farm to a diverse agroforestry system.Remember the Dutch farming protests? What do we miss when we talk about the transition from conventional to regenerative? We miss numbers numbers numbers...
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Fireside Chat with John Kempf & Koen van Seijen @ Groundswell '24
Ever wondered how podcasting can transform the field of regenerative agriculture? This fire side chat with John Kempf and Koen van Seijen, hosts of the most followed and longest existing podcasts in the regenerative agriculture and food space, was recorded live at Groundswell 2024.This is an intimate conversation where we dive deep in the the long-term dedication needed to engage an audience genuinely, the nerve-wracking journey of publishing the initial episodes and the relentless effort req...
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311 Henk Mooiweer - If you can get paid now by Nestlé, Shell and Microsoft to change grazing practices, why wait?
A conversation with Henk Mooiweer, co-founder of Grassroots Carbon, about the current state of carbon markets, high quality soil carbon removal credits, how this company manage to sell 5 million dollars’ worth of them, and where the market is going. Why did Nestlé, Microsoft and Shell start buying? Why does Henk argue that now is the time to sign up as a rancher and not wait to sell your carbon later? Where is the science in all this regen grazing? What about methane? And why is this actually...
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310 Jason Hayward-Jones - Corporates paying for low carbon grains and why virtual twins are key in gaming and Scottish whiskey
A check-in interview with Jason Hayward-Jones, founder & director at REGENFARM Ltd., and Sustainable Agriculture Specialist at Cefitra, about why corporations are suddenly paying for low-carbon grain, the revolutionary impact of digital twins and satellite technology on sustainable farming practices and, finally, why it is connected with gaming and Scottish whisky. This podcast is part of the AI 4 Soil Health project which aims to help farmers and policy makers by providing new tools powe...
Customer Reviews
Fantastic resource
Just a fantastic resource for anyone working in the sector. The segments on transition finance for Regen were filled with good ideas.
The best climate - regenerative ag podcast!
I've been a loyal listener of Koen's podcast for years now, but it just hit me—I've never left a review. It’s an absolute gem in the world of sustainable investing. With insightful discussions, expert guests, and a deep dive into the transformative potential of regenerative practices, each episode offers invaluable knowledge for investors seeking to make a positive impact while generating returns.
His passion for the subject shines through, making each episode both informative and inspiring. He’s not afraid to ask the questions we are all asking inside our heads.
Whether you're a seasoned investor or new to the concept of regenerative agriculture, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone looking to align their investments with their values and contribute to a healthier planet.
Koen’s podcast has been a constant companion during my afternoon strolls in the woods to my favorite “thinking spot” - a small lake. I'm convinced it's fueled investment in the regenerative space.
Ecosystem builders like Koen are the unsung heroes in the impact space. They do the heavy lifting that often goes unacknowledged, yet we wouldn't all be here without them.
So on behalf of all of us in the regenerative community: thank you Koen for sticking with it and to Grantham Foundation for funding ecosystem building podcasts such as this one! Wherever I see leveraged investments and neglected climate solutions, I see Grantham.
Better financing needed to have better ag
Perspectives I don’t find anywhere else. Thoughtful questions. Interesting speakers. John Kempf episode is especially good.