CrowdFarming

What the Field?! A podcast by CrowdFarming

Science EN ↓ 55 episodes

Welcome to CrowdFarming's podcast, where we delve deep into the roots of sustainable living, organic agriculture, and regenerative farming practices. Join us as we explore the interconnectedness of our food systems and the planet. Through engaging conversations with leading experts, passionate farmers, and eco-conscious innovators, we cultivate insights into how to nurture the earth while feeding our communities. Discover the secrets of soil health, the power of regenerative organic agriculture, and the beauty of biodiversity as we sow the seeds of change together. Whether you're a seasoned ga...

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The digitalization of agriculture 06.06.2022 24:41

We talk to Leandro Sabignoso, CEO and founder of Auravant, about what benefits the digitalization of the agricultural sector brings. From the use of satellite imagery to robots in the fields, Leandro gives us a glimpse of what modern agriculture could look like. Can the digitalization of agriculture help fight climate change? What are the tools that can help farmers improve their resource manageme...

Bee happy 23.05.2022 31:51

We talk to world-renowned beekeeper Gilles Fert, author of "Raising Honeybee Queens" and expert on all things honey. He shares his wisdom on a number of bee-related subjects with us: Why do most beekeepers end up losing 30% of their bee colonies? Can everyone become a beekeeper? How many bees does it take to produce a gram of honey? How come bees are sometimes fed with sugar water? Why...

Myths and truths of the agrofood industry 09.05.2022 36:50

We talk to the legendary Guy Singh-Watson, farmer and founder of Riverford Organic Farmers. With his help, we tackle some of the most controversial topics in our industry: What does "local" even mean and is shopping locally really always better? Is plastic truly so bad? Are pesticides and herbicides the great evil of agriculture? What alternatives are there on a social level when runnin...

Good avocado, bad avocado 25.04.2022 29:52

We talk to Iñaki Hormaza, Research professor for subtropical fruit cultivation, about all things avocado! He helps us shed a light on the factors to be considered when it comes to condemning (or not) the "green gold" and discuss the best alternatives to its more problematic aspects. What does the avocado business have to do with Mexican cartels? Which are the social implications of avoc...

In the beginning there were oranges 05.04.2022 48:41

We grill the co-founders of CrowdFarming, Juliette Simonin and Gonzalo Urculo, on how they became start-up founders and their path to where they are today. How did everything start? Did mom and dad help? Is CrowdFarming inclusive enough? What kind of metrics make an impact? Does having investors mean selling your soul to the dark side? We dare you to find company directors that bare it all so publ...