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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 now link underneath each podcast to listen or watch the podcasts directly on this website.

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Food Systems Podcast

Shari Rogge-Fidler

Episode 68

Food Systems Podcast 68

Shari Rogge-Fidler, CEO of the Farm Foundation and a farmer herself, joins us to discuss the sentiment among US...see more farmers facing shifting policies and market uncertainties, the Foundation’s priorities for the year, and the insights she hopes to bring back from her visit to Europe.

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Friday, Apr 04, 2025

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Viorel Gutu

Episode 67

Food Systems Podcast 67

As the FAO celebrates its 80th anniversary, we speak with Viorel Gutu, Regional Representative for Europe and Central Asia,...see more who took part in our Annual Conference on April 1. We discuss the resilience of agri-food systems in the face of global challenges, and how stronger public-private cooperation can help address these challenges.

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Monday, Apr 07, 2025

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John Clarke

Tassos Haniotis

Episode 66

Food Systems Podcast 66

In this episode, we sit down with Tassos Haniotis, former Director at DG AGRI and Senior Guest Researcher at...see more IIASA, and John Clarke, former Head of EU delegation to the WTO and the UN in Geneva, to explore the latest geopolitical shifts and their impact on global trade. We discuss what 2025 might hold for the rules-based order and how key policy developments could reshape international markets.

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Wednesday, Mar 19, 2025

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Food Systems Podcast

Mike Massimino

Episode 65

Food Systems Podcast 65

In this special episode, we talk with former NASA astronaut Mike Massimino, who will be a keynote speaker at...see more our Annual Conference on April 1. After two missions to the Hubble Telescope and four space walks to make critical repairs to the telescope, Mike explains how seeing the earth from space gave him a unique perspective on the fragility of the planet and a better understanding of its important role in keeping us alive and fed. He explains how growing food in space is a particular challenge, but he highlights that it demonstrates similar issues to growing food in areas of the world where resources, such as water, are limited. This is an inspiring discussion with someone who has experienced the awe and beauty of the planet from the frontier of space.

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Thursday, Mar 06, 2025

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Kathryn Bartlett

Episode 64

Food Systems Podcast 64

In this episode, we talk with Kathryn Bartlett, a soil scientist at Anglo-American, who is working on unpicking the...see more interactions between polyhalite and soils. She explains the importance of building up this understanding of interactions to unlock new and innovative crop nutrient solutions as part of a global need to improve soil health/ performance that enhances crop nutrient use efficiency and land management practices. She also shares her special message on World Soil Day.

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Wednesday, Dec 04, 2024

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Food Systems Podcast

John Baffes

Petr Havlík

Tassos Haniotis

Episode 63

Food Systems Podcast 63

In this episode of the Food Systems Podcast, hosted by Mark Titterington, a panel of experts—John Baffes (World Bank...see more Senior Agriculture Economist), Petr Havlik (Program Director at the International Institute for Applied Systems), and Tassos Haniotis (Special Advisor for Sustainable Productivity at the Forum's Advisory Council)—discuss critical challenges and opportunities in agriculture and food markets. The conversation focuses on the need for updated policies to address shifting dynamics caused by global shocks such as the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical tensions, and climate change.

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Tuesday, Nov 19, 2024

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Stefania Avanzini

Episode 62

Food Systems Podcast 62

We talk with Stefania Avanzini, Director of One Planet Business for Biodiversity (OP2B), an action-oriented business coalition for the...see more protection and restoration of biodiversity within the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). Stefania discusses OP2B’s mission to transform agriculture by enhancing soil health, promoting biodiversity, and advancing sustainable farming practices. She highlights the need for collaboration between agribusinesses, governments, and farmers to scale these efforts, emphasizing that while significant investments have been made, more unified action and political support are essential for achieving large-scale impact.

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Thursday, Nov 07, 2024

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Ann Tutwiler

Episode 61

Food Systems Podcast 61

Mark Titterington talks with Ann Tutwiler, Chair of the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition, former Director-General of Bioversity International...see more and member of the Forum for the Future of Agriculture Advisory Council. Ann explains how she is convinced that agriculture must show that it is a system that is contributing towards the environment, improving nutrition and resilience to climate change, and also reducing the contribution of agriculture to greenhouse gas emissions.

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Monday, Sep 30, 2024

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Jörg-Andreas Krüger

Episode 60

Food Systems Podcast 60

In this episode, Mark Titterington talks with Jörg-Andreas Krüger, President of NABU. They discuss NABU’s new strategic partnership with...see more the Forum and the synergies and alignment of NABU's initiatives with the recently published Call to Action. Jörg-Andreas also highlights the need for a good agricultural system which has a good balance between the income for farmers, the production of good quality food and also the maintenance of ecosystems.

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Wednesday, Jul 24, 2024

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

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