Is the future of farming hands-free? with Kit Franklin
For some, the concept of hands-free farming is terrifying; for others, the prospect is game-changing and exciting. But, is fully autonomous farming really possible?In this episode we chat with Kit Fra...
28 Juli 202139min
Commercialising biologicals: from research to startup, with Jacqueline Heard and Nancy Schellhorn
Just because something can be done, doesn’t mean it should be. In agtech, this is a reminder that no matter how cutting edge the science or technology, when it comes to commercialization, functionalit...
14 Juli 202140min
Bonus episode: Capitalism for good, feat. David Lee from AppHarvest and Impossible Foods
Can capitalism be a force for good? David Lee left the traditional corporate world to work for some of the most bullish startup companies in agrifood tech, including Impossible Foods and AppHarvest, w...
7 Juli 202128min
Biologicals: snake oil or science? with Jarrett Chambers and Shane Thomas
Farmers are under pressure to shift toward lower chemical intensity production. Biologicals are touted as one possible solution, promising natural, chemical-free alternatives to inputs such as fertili...
30 Juni 202142min
India's farmer protests: what they mean for innovation in agriculture
Agriculture in India has been thrust onto the international stage as the world watched and celebrities tweeted about the tens of thousands of farmers camped out in Delhi to protest against governmenta...
16 Juni 202132min
Bonus Episode: The five forces shaping the future of food and ag, with Sarah Nolet
We’d all like to be able to predict what the next big technological disruption or trend will be. But while we can't exactly do that, we can look at signals happening today, and use them to drive our t...
9 Juni 202134min
Sustainable supply chains: eliminating waste and unlocking business opportunities
Agrifood value chains are known for their efficiencies: they’ve been optimized to grow, process, and deliver massive amounts of safe food all over the world. But efficiency is no longer enough. Consum...
2 Juni 202139min
Toyota's lean system comes to the farm, with Jana Hocken
Jana Hocken is a dairy farmer and “lean farming” consultant. After an international career in engineering and lean manufacturing at Toyota, Jana moved to a farm in New Zealand with her husband. At the...
19 Maj 202139min
