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Welcome to Food Systems Podcasts, the series about creating a sustainable food system.

Regularly we release new episodes of Food Systems where we interview politicians, civil society representatives, thought leaders, scientists, activists, farmers, business leaders and many others with ideas and actions on how we can deliver a safe, plentiful, and above all sustainable food system that works for everyone. Each Food Systems episode is 20-30 minutes long, perfect for your commute or lunch, and will deliver new insight and ideas right to your ears.

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From July 2024 onwards some of the Food Systems podcasts are also being recorded on video and you can use the ‘Listen or Watch Now’ link underneath each podcast to listen or watch the podcasts directly on this website.

You can also listen through your favourite podcast app including iTunes, Spotify and Podbean.

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Food Systems Podcast

Michael Werz

Mark Titterington

Episode 96

Food Systems Podcast 96

In the latest Food Systems Podcast episode, Michael Werz, Senior Fellow, Council on Foreign Relations, discusses how global instability,...see more conflict and climate change are making resilient food systems central to future geopolitical stability. Speaking with guest presenter Mark Titterington, he warns that food is increasingly being weaponized in conflicts and that fragile supply chains, export restrictions, and fertilizer dependencies threaten global security. Michael calls for stronger multilateral cooperation, greater leadership from Global South nations, and urgent reforms to trade, agricultural policy, and food governance to build a more resilient and equitable global food system.

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Friday, May 15, 2026

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Food Systems Podcast

Barry Cowen

Rose O’Donovan

Episode 95

Food Systems Podcast 95

In this episode of the Food Systems Podcast, from the Forum for the Future of Agriculture, we're diving into...see more one of the most critical moments for European agriculture in a generation. As the EU shapes the future Common Agricultural Policy beyond 2027, we're facing a fundamental question: Can we afford the ambition we're claiming to pursue? Rose O'Donovan is joined by Barry Cowen MEP who brings his perspective on the negotiations happening right now in Brussels - and some concrete proposals for how Europe can actually deliver on its agricultural ambitions.

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Thursday, May 07, 2026

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Food Systems Podcast

Jessica Agnew

Tassos Haniotis

Episode 94

Food Systems Podcast 94

In this edition of the Food Systems Podcast, Tassos Haniotis discusses trends in productivity growth in the agriculture sector...see more globally with Jessica Agnew, Director of the GAP Initiative and Managing Editor of the Global Agricultural Productivity (GAP) Report, Virginia Tech. They also discuss the importance of productivity growth in agriculture to meet increasing demands for food, fiber, fuels, and feed in a sustainable manner and how policy decisions - such as R&D funding levels and emission reduction targets -significantly impact productivity outcomes.

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Monday, Apr 13, 2026

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Food Systems Podcast

Justin Rose

Alex Turk

Episode 93

Food Systems Podcast 93

In this edition of the Food Systems Podcast, Alex Turk talks to Justin Rose, President, Worldwide Agriculture & Turf,...see more Small Agriculture and Turf Care, Europe, Africa, and Asia, Deere & Company. The discussion highlights how agricultural data, owned and controlled by farmers, can act as a “second crop” by improving efficiency, reducing costs, and enabling better decision-making through platforms and AI-driven tools like precision spraying.

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Tuesday, Apr 07, 2026

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Food Systems Podcast

Janez Potočnik

Rose O’Donovan

Episode 92

Food Systems Podcast 92

In our first podcast of 2026, we discuss with the Forum for the Future of Agriculture Chairman Janez Potočnik...see more what's on the Forum's agenda for the new year ahead and get an update on some details about the Annual Conference taking place at the Square in Brussels on April 14th.

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Friday, Jan 23, 2026

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Food Systems Podcast

Stientje van Veldhoven

Alex Turk

Episode 91

Food Systems Podcast 91

In this edition of the Food Systems Podcast, Alex Turk talks to Stientje van Veldhoven, Vice President and Regional...see more Director for Europe, World Resources Institute (WRI) and former Minister for the Environment and Housing in the Netherlands. During the discussion they reflect on the outcomes of COP30 in Belém and explore how WRI Europe is working to accelerate progress on sustainable land use, climate action and food system transformation.

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Tuesday, Dec 09, 2025

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Food Systems Podcast

Jurgen Tack

Rose O’Donovan

Episode 90

Food Systems Podcast 90

In this edition of the Food Systems Podcast, Rose O’Donovan talks to Jurgen Tack, the Secretary General of the...see more European Landowners’ Organization (ELO) about the Forum’s recent report on financing the transition to a more resilient and sustainable agri-food system. The conversation explores tensions, new approaches to public and private financing, the potential of nature credits, and ongoing debates around the future of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).

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Monday, Nov 24, 2025

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Laura van Schöll

Erik Meers

Alex Turk

Episode 89

Food Systems Podcast 89

On November 25, the Forum will host a webinar on the policy side of nutrient management. Ahead of that,...see more this Food Systems podcast episode takes a look at efficient nutrient management and recycling, exploring how EU-funded projects like NutriBudget and ReNu2Cycle are helping to scale closed-loop nutrient systems for smarter nutrient management, to minimise negative impacts on environment and human health, and ensure sustainable food production. Find out more about the upcoming webinar or register at https://forumforag.com/events/2025-aligning-policy-practice-and-innovation-for-sustainable-agriculture

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Thursday, Nov 13, 2025

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Dave Hughes

Alex Turk

Episode 88

Food Systems Podcast 88

In this edition of the Food Systems Podcast, Alex Turk talks to Dave Hughes, Head Technology Identification and Evaluation...see more for Crop Protection, Syngenta. They discuss innovation focus and progress, and deep dive into digital technologies, biological pest control and genomic techniques, highlighting the importance of innovation for Europe.

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Friday, Nov 07, 2025

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