After many high hopes, we need to answer these questions: What is likely to get in the way? From our farmer's perspective, what are the barriers to change?

Episode Host, Ben Williams from Leprino Foods also discusses the broader challenges to food system transformation with Charlie Curtis of the Cool Farm Alliance and outlines how, once we have broken down the barriers to change, we must leverage the agriculture sector to really make progress.

This discussion is with the very talented Helen Brookes from UK Agri-Tech Centre and Steve Dunkley from HSBC who collectively have significant experience in delivering impactful programmes supporting farmers. Most importantly we get to hear from farmers themselves on what they see as the major barriers to change.

Think of this episode as a call to action for the supply chain - join us to find the solutions. Together we can change the world!

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This Episode was published on: 8 August 2024

What’s the big deal on regenerative agriculture?
Why are our soils so important?
Does regenerative agriculture mean a step back in time or can we adopt more recent innovation?

Episode hosts, Helen Brookes from UK Agri-Tech Centre & Ben Williams from Leprino Foods discuss these questions and hear from famers that have utilised products and seen some interesting results whilst building their soils ability to yield great grass and sequester more carbon.

We get to discuss the Leprino soil carbon programme with Timac-Agro and hear about an amazing soil bioactivator from Sylgen Animal Health.

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This Episode was published on: 5 August 2024

Efficiency, bloody efficiency! Everyone says you should be more efficient, but very few have told you how to make that happen.

Episode hosts, Helen Brookes from UK Agri-Tech Centre & Ben Williams from Leprino Foods are joined by the very talented Michael Blanche of Pasture Pod, the team from Dairy Insights and Fedden-USP to discuss one such pilot programme that has helped 10 farms see a £1 million reduction in their collective cost of production in just 12 months.

Importantly we hear from one of the farmers as to why they embarked on such a programme.

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This Episode was published on: 1 August 2024

You’d think we’d have covered all things feed when discussing soy but there is more to feeding cattle than meets the eye.

'From discussions on synthetic amino acids to magic beans and methane inhibitors, episode hosts Helen Brookes from UK Agri-Tech Centre & Ben Williams from Leprino Foods, alongside guests from ADM and Perfekt Cow, unpack the ups and downs of seeking feeding perfection from farmers and those at the coal face of getting the best yield with the inputs available.

Is it all as simple as we make out?

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This Episode was published on: 29 July 2024

Somebody had a bright idea, but was it a good one, can it be delivered and is soy really the ‘best feed’?

In this episode, our hosts Helen Brookes from UK Agri-Tech Centre & Ben Williams from Leprino Foods are joined by guests from Wynnstay, Massey Feeds and Trouw Nutrition and Farmers to discuss the art of the possible, the bold steps that are being taken on farm, and who you should you talk to about what if you are under pressure to reevaluate what you are feeding your livestock.

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This Episode was published on: 25 July 2024

Music by Pavel Bekirov

UK Agri-Tech Centre and Leprino have teamed up to discuss a variety of issues in the sector and are joined by a series of special guests.

In this episode, our hosts Helen Brookes from UK Agri-Tech Centre & Ben Williams from Leprino Foods hear from household names Heart with Smart (Pizza Hut Restaurants) and Dominos on what is driving the sustainability agenda. Is it the consumer or is it something else?

Highlighting the rapid need for change and the consequences of inaction, Helen and Ben are also joined by the Future Food Movement to talk about the roles consumers may play in the future and why we are seeing the targets and goals on climate set by the businesses facing the consumer.

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This Episode was published on: 23 July 2024

Music by Pavel Bekirov

Welcome to Let's Talk Agri-Tech, the UK Agri-Tech Centre's new podcast series.

Join us as we delve into the dynamic world of agri-tech and sustainable agriculture, exploring the latest insights and breakthroughs from industry pioneers, researchers and innovators.

Through conversation, this podcast aims to accelerate agri-tech ambitions, bridge the gap between cutting-edge agricultural technology creators and beneficiaries, and foster relationships among researchers, businesses, funders and farmers.

Together, we'll uncover the potential of technology to address market gaps and improve the resilience, adaptability and sustainability of global agri-systems.

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This Episode was published on: 22 July 2024

Music by AudioCoffee(Denys Kyshchuk)