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In recent conversation with Mariangela Hungria, we explored the story of a woman who has dedicated her life to making agriculture safer, smarter, and truly science-led. From leading research at Embrapa to becoming Brazil’s first World Food Prize in 2025, her journey is a powerful reminder of what determination and clear vision can achieve. She cautions against shortcuts in innovation, urging that only science-based solutions should reach farmers a message as bold as it is necessary. We can’t wait for you to hear her thoughts, her journey, and her vision for the future of BioAg. Watch the full podcast now on our YouTube channel. https://lnkd.in/gU22chtU #BAWDigest #Podcast #Interview #Researcher #BioAg #Agriculture #Farmer #LinkedIn Roger Tripathi, Adrian Percy, Adrian Ferrero, Giuseppe Natale, Giuseppe Colla, Carlos Ledó Orriach, Carlos Goulart, Suresh Prabhu , Amy O'Shea, Klaus Berend Karel Bolckmans Piyatida (Tung) Pukclai Suresh Malhotra, Dmytro Yakovenko Terry Stone Jesus Yañez Jennifer Lewis KRK REDDY Carlos Ledó Orriach Carlos Rodriguez-Villa Förster Karel Bolckmans Sandeepa Kanitkar Luca Bonini Venkatesh Devanur Himanshu Pathak A.G. Kawamura IBMA - International Biocontrol Manufacturers Association BioAgri Input Producers Association “BIPA” ABISOLO SOUTH AFRICAN BIOPRODUCTS ORGANISATION (SABO) Agricultural Retailers Association ICAR- Indian Council of Agricultural Research

Introducing KanTalks🎙️by Mane Kancor! In this podcast episode, we explore the realities of mint farming in India and the hardships faced by mint farmers. Featuring insights from Dr. Geemon Korah (CEO & Executive Director), Mr. Kamal Rangan (Head of Essential Oils Division), and Mr. Mathew Jacob (Agri Division Head), we delve into issues faced by small-and medium-scale farmers-from water scarcity 💧to pest management 🐛 and from price volatility 📉 to limited market access 🚚. The podcast also highlights our sustainability and traceability initiatives and how they empower farmers, creating a self-sustaining model. Tune in to understand their journey and our efforts to drive sustainable change. 🌱 #KanTalks #MintSustainability #MintFarmers #FarmersOfIndia #Agriculture #ManeKancor #MANE Dr Geemon Korah, Mathew Jacob, Kamal Rangan, Shashikant Nayak (He/Him) Nikhil Bhatia, Pratap Vallikkaden, Joe Joy, Jinoj Kurian, Leeba K Thomas, Lakshmy Kaliyarmattom Ravindran, Jose George, Joby Joseph A P, Ramaraj Rao , Rohit Parab, Karthik Aithal Y N, Kurien Paul, Vishnu Radhakrishnan, Shruthi Rajagopal, Johaan Thomas, Loui J. , Elsa K Martin, Martin Jacob, ANITHA ANILKUMAR, Mathew Varghese, Kuriakose Vinay Thomas, Jijo Joseph, Bijo Varghese, Lakshmikanthan A Jeffin John, Karishma Maria Raphael, Rajive Agarwal, Dr. Devendra Kumar

📻Samir Mirza, Manager, #ClimateSmartAgriculture, Syngenta Foundation India (SFI) speaks to RJ Anuja Mulay of Radio Nagar Awaj Tumcha on the:- ✅ impact of #ClimateChange on farmers, ✅ need for farmers to adapt better practices, ✅ effectiveness of the N-Balance tool, and ✅ the benefits of yield-optimized agronomic advisory. Radio Nagar 90.4 FM run by Snehalaya (Official) is the first community radio station in Ahmednagar that broadcasts in Marathi and reaches over 400,000 listeners. Environmental Defense Fund in India (EDF) along with Syngenta Foundation India (SFI) works to scale #ClimateSmartAgriculture (CSA) across Maharashtra and develop a curriculum to enhance the understanding of climate change impact on agriculture and promote climate-resilient local solutions. (To listen to the full interview, download the Radio Nagar 90.4 FM App: https://lnkd.in/dQYaYZrw) Meanwhile, here's an excerpt from the interview 👇

The world is not on track to end hunger and malnutrition by 2030 - and we cannot transform agrifood systems without investment. It was a pleasure doing this podcast with Danielle Nierenberg at Food Tank. You can watch my interview and read the Q&A below on how we can attract investment at scale, and what can we learn from the energy transition to drive the transition towards sustainable, resilient and inclusive agrifood systems. 👉 Listen here: https://lnkd.in/eXucVqkN and read Q&A here https://lnkd.in/e4wU2NkN

We are proud to share that the CEO of IRFT Gaynor Pais, was featured on the Soil Sense Podcast 🎙️, alongside Syngenta’s Subhadra Gupta, discussing the challenges and opportunities of farmer engagement and Regenerative Agriculture Practices in India. 🌱 The episode explores: ✔ Building farmer networks across India ✔ Soil health and climate resilience ✔ Capacity-building through participatory methods 🔗 Listen here: https://lnkd.in/dCm-Nn_K #SoilSensePodcast #Sustainability #ClimateSmartAgriculture #FairTrade #Leadership

#WTFWednesday… a perfect time to ask “Where’s The Farmer?” 👩🏽🌾 🇪🇹 In this episode, we’re heading to Ethiopia: a country at the heart of humanity’s (and coffee’s ☕️) origins, and one to watch when it comes to agricultural innovation. While attending the UN Food Systems Summit +4 Stocktake in Addis Ababa, our Founder & CEO Christine R Gould visited Joytech PLC Farm: a 100-hectare operation employing over 1,400 staff (75% women). With climate-controlled greenhouses, seamless cold chain logistics, tissue culture labs, advanced seed propagation, hydroponics, and fertigation systems, Joytech is leveraging technology to produce safe, nutritious food for local communities while exporting year-round to global markets. We also chatted with local agritech startups who have developed solutions like biofertilizer pellets to improve yields sustainably, poultry feed that ensures eggs are higher in Omega3s to combat malnutrition, and virtual tree replanting and smallholder and pastoral empowerment. The big takeaway: With world-class science, inclusive job creation, and a vibrant startup culture, Ethiopia is showing how agricultural innovation can connect East African soil to global tables. 👉 Watch the full episode and share your reflections: youtube.com/@GIGAfutures And don’t miss all of our ‘WTF: Where’s The Farmer?’ video episodes, where we uncover the bold people and brilliant technologies shaping the future of food, all over the world. #WTF #WheresTheFarmer #FoodSystems #AgrifoodInnovation #Ethiopia #UNFSS25 #AgriTech #LeapfrogMarkets #FarmerCenteredInnovation #FutureOfFood #GIGAfutures #GIGAstudios | Takele Teshome | Arnon Carmel | 🚀 Startups driving change: from biofertilizers and poultry innovations to tree replanting and smallholder empowerment

Our Journey: From Near Shutdown to Serving 2000+ Farmers 🌱 Every startup has its share of hurdles, but some journeys truly test your grit. Ours did. We began with a simple but powerful mission: make soil testing easier, faster, and affordable for farmers. For two years, we hustled tirelessly — experimenting, building, and failing. 💡 We tried devices, but affordability became a barrier — both for us and for farmers. 💡 We shifted to satellite imagery, only to fall short and face failure again. 💡 At one point, shutting down felt like the only option. But then came a moment that changed everything. Our team came back with a breakthrough: 70% accuracy in soil analysis. Their belief that “we can make this better” gave us the push to hold on a little longer. We validated, tested, and even sought certifications. The response? “Not authorized.” Another setback. Instead of giving up, we turned to the people who matter the most — farmers themselves. We asked them to compare our reports with lab reports. The feedback was clear: our solution worked. That validation from the ground gave us the confidence to go all in. 🌾 Today, iAvenue Labs proudly serves 2000+ farmers in Chhattisgarh. - 43% of them have reported improvements in yield quantity and quality. - Not a single negative feedback on our reports or data-backed advisory. That’s what happens when human knowledge meets data. It doesn’t just improve practices — it transforms lives. We know the journey is far from over. Farmers still need greater awareness and behavioral change when it comes to soil and input practices. And that’s exactly what we’re working on every single day. Because building the future of farming isn’t about quick wins — it’s about resilience, trust, and impact. #agritech #indianagriculture #sustainablefarming #sustainability #soilhealth #soiltest #precisionfarming #iavenuelabs #organic #precisionagriculture #agriculture

What makes a farm a great place to work?   In agriculture, reputation travels fast. A farm that values its people, develops their skills, and celebrates their contributions is far more likely to attract — and keep — the best talent.   In a recent episode of Farm of the Future: Solving Staffing in Ag, Chris Manley NSch joins host Iory Hughes to explore why leadership is about more than management. It’s about how you show up every day, how you listen, and how you create an environment where people feel valued.   The payoff? ✔ Stronger, more motivated teams ✔ A reputation as an employer of choice ✔ The ability to attract people into farming who may not come from traditional agricultural backgrounds, but bring fresh skills and perspectives   Good leadership doesn’t just strengthen individual farms — it strengthens the whole industry.   Search RASE Farm of the Future wherever you get your podcasts to listen to the full episode 🎧   #FarmOfTheFuture #Agriculture #SolvingStaffingInAg Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust Innovation for Agriculture

🌿 Cow-Based Economy: Blending Tradition with Innovation 🌿 The cow has always been a cornerstone of India’s culture and economy. Today, it offers sustainable solutions for the future: ✅ Panchagavya Research – milk, curd, ghee, dung & urine with proven health, agricultural & industrial value. ✅ Sustainable Growth – natural healthcare, organic farming, livestock protection & rural empowerment. ✅ Innovation & Policy – collaboration is key for global leadership in cow-based industries. 🌏 From tradition to science, the cow is more than a symbol—it’s a foundation for health, economy & sustainability. #CowBasedEconomy #Panchagavya #SustainableDevelopment #OrganicFarming #AgriInnovation #RuralEmpowerment #SelfReliantIndia #Sustainability #AgriBusiness UNNATI 9 GROUP®

🤠𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲, 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 – 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱, 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀: 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝟲𝟯,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘀 🐑 “𝘞𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘴, 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘰𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘴.” - Ian Haggerty Episode 3 of the DMSF-supported podcast series from Investing in Regenerative Agriculture and Food highlights the Haggerty family’s transformation of marginal land in Western Australia into a vibrant, resilient landscape through soil health, livestock integration, and community collaboration. Their methods reveal practical, scalable models that connect people, place, and nature. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀:   • How the Haggertys learned from adversity to rebuild soils and community well-being   • Why integrated animals, microbiome health, and diverse crops boost farm resilience   • The realities of supply chain, markets, and scaling regenerative success   • Collaboration and education: connecting rural practices to wider impact Discover how large-scale regeneration works—and why everyone’s contribution matters. 🔗 See the link to our episode summary in the first comment.  👂 Stream the podcast anywhere you listen—including directly from our website. Jessica Villat, Lucía López Marco, José Jáuregui, Antonella Ilaria Totaro, Klaus Ackerstaff, Mea L., Teresa Steele-Rika #RegenerativeAgriculture #DMSF #IRAF #SoilHealth #AnimalIntegration #FarmResilience #Sustainability