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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

Mark Titterington

Alex Turk

Episode 73

Food Systems Podcast 73

In this edition of the Food Systems Podcast, Alex Turk talks to Mark Titterington about his involvement with the...see more Forum, what have been the most significant changes he has seen in recent years, and what is next for the Forum and him personally. Discussions range from, the inclusion of the new partners to the Call to Action, and the work in progress on Financing the Transition. Tune in to listen to Mark’s insights on what has inspired him and gives him hope for the future of sustainable agriculture.

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Monday, Aug 04, 2025

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Food Systems Podcast

Jacques Naudé

Episode 72

Food Systems Podcast 72

In this edition we talk to Jacques Naudé, founder of Joseph’s Dream in Portugal, who were awarded a diploma...see more of recognition in the recent Land and Soil Management Award. We discuss with Jacques how the project is bringing new life to abandoned lands through the use of permaculture, organic agriculture, and holistic land management. Anchored in a cooperative model with a strong social commitment, the project revitalises degraded soils and contributes to rural regeneration.

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Tuesday, Jul 01, 2025

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Food Systems Podcast

Lodovica Freyberg

Episode 71

Food Systems Podcast 71

In this edition of the Food Systems podcast we are joined by Lodovica Freyberg, from the San Giorgio Soil...see more Regeneration Project who were awarded a diploma of recognition in the recent Land and Soil Management Award recognising their pioneering water management and reforestation techniques in the challenging environment of drought-affected Sicily. She explains how they are blending traditional knowledge with modern ecological practices to build resilient agricultural systems capable of reducing flood risks while actively fighting desertification.

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Tuesday, Jul 01, 2025

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Benedikt Bösel

Episode 70

Food Systems Podcast 70

In this edition we are joined by Benedikt Bösel, CEO and Founder of Gut & Bösel, the winner of...see more the recent Land and Soil Management Award. We discuss the regenerative approach that Benedikt and his team are taking and the broader policy debate on how to scale regenerative agriculture going forward.

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Thursday, Jun 26, 2025

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Jeppe Bruus

Episode 69

Food Systems Podcast 69

Recorded at the Forum for the Future of Agriculture’s Regional Event in Copenhagen, Jeppe Bruus, Minister for the Green...see more Transition, Denmark, joins us to discuss the work happening in Denmark to drive the transformation of the agri-food system. We share his thoughts from the conference and ask him some questions ahead of the Danish Presidency of the European Council.

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Tuesday, Jun 03, 2025

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

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